Veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan is at the moment out of reckoning within the nationwide set-up because the likes of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad are forward of him within the race. Therefore, Dhawan will thus be seen in a brand new position In the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, which is slated to start on August 30 in Pakistan, as he will probably be a part of Star Sport’s professional panel within the event.

Shooting a promo for the Asia Cup and upcoming ODI World Cup at house, Dhawan shared a particular message for the Rohit Sharma-led facet, asking them to not lose to Pakistan in any of the tournaments. The 37-year-old additionally said that World Cup is essential however he expects India to win it.

“It has at all times been the case of ‘Whether or not you win the World Cup, do not lose to Pakistan’ (laughs). But successful the World Cup can be necessary and by god’s grace hopefully we’ll,” Dhawan stated within the video.

However, Star Sports later deleted the portion the place Dhawan requested the nationwide workforce gamers to not lose to Pakistan. A clarification about the identical shouldn’t be but made public however it’s broadly believed that the organisation have most likely uploaded the mistaken video because it regarded like a promo for the World Cup relatively than Asia Cup.

Dhawan shares his expertise of enjoying towards Pakistan

Speaking about his expertise of enjoying towards Pakistan, Dhawan said that there’s at all times a whole lot of stress to carry out towards the Asian rivals. He added saying that the depth is usually too excessive however fortunately for him, India had been on the successful facet majority of the occasions Dhawan was a part of the squad. 

“There’s undoubtedly pleasure but in addition a whole lot of stress. There’s undoubtedly a satisfying feeling enjoying towards them when the match ends. Whenever I’ve performed Pakistan, now we have gained largely. The depth on the sphere can be excessive, however there’s additionally some mild chat with them,” Dhawan was quoted as saying by KhelNow.

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