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"Was Leading Indian Team": With Big Shubman Gill Remark, Shikhar Dhawan Opens Up On Team India Exile

One of the most consistent players for India in white-ball cricket, Shikhar Dhawan finds himself on the sidelines, with younger players being preferred by the selectors in the national team. It isn't long ago that Dhawan led the Indian team on a tour of Sri Lanka. But now, he is struggling to even be a part of the squad in any of the three formats. In an interview, Dhawan opened up on his exile while also holding some words of appreciation for the man who eventually replaced him, Shubman Gill.

"Cannot Treat Shikhar Dhawan Like This": Harbhajan Singh Fumes Over PBKS Skipper Getting Overlooked From Team India

Shikhar Dhawan has been in brilliant form for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The PBKS captain scored a 56-run 86* against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday to help his team win the match by five runs. In the list of highest run-scorer's in the IPL 2023 so far, Dhawan (126) is only behind leader Ruturaj Gaikwad (149) in terms of run-tally. Dhawan, 37, however has not been picked in the Indian team since December 2022. Though he remains a fit player and is a great option for the left-handed opener's role, Dhawan has been overlooked by the Indian team management. Dhawan's former teammate and India spin great Harbhajan Singh is disappointed at the treatment meted out to him.

Sanju Samson Surpasses Ajinkya Rahane For This Massive Milestone

India batter and Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson became the highest run-scorer for his franchise in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday. He accomplished this landmark during his side's match against Punjab Kings at Guwahati. In the match, during a run chase of 198 runs, Samson scored 42 off 25 balls. His knock consisted of five fours and a six. Runs flowed from his bat at a strike rate of 168.00. His innings was ended by pacer Nathan Ellis, who dismissed him after Matthew Short caught him.

"Want To Keep The Intent, Aggression Going": Punjab Kings Captain Shikhar Dhawan After Win Over Rajasthan Royals

After winning the consecutive 2nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shikhar Dhawan said that he wants to keep the intent and aggression going in the upcoming matches also. With the help of Dhawan and opener Prabhsimran Singh's half-centuries, Punjab Kings put up a challenging target of 197 which Rajasthan Royals (RR) failed to chase down and suffered a 5 runs defeat in the thrilling last over at Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati. Punjab skipper scored 86 off 56 balls.

Twitter User Calls RR vs PBKS 'El Clasico Of Minnows'. Gets Brutal Reply From Rajasthan Royals Admin

Punjab Kings registered a five-run victory against Rajasthan Royals in a last-over thriller on Wednesday. Asked to bat first, PBKS posted a huge total of 197/4 in 20 overs with skipper Shikhar Dhawan smashing 86* off 56 balls. Later, Sam Curran defended 16 runs off the last over as RR were restricted at 192/7, despite a quick knock of 36 off 18 balls from Shimron Hetmyer. Both the teams have a history of delivering thrilling encounters over the years. In 2020, RR chased down 224 runs after Rahul Tewatia smashed 5 sixes in Sheldon Cottrell's over. It was followed by PBKS clinching a win by 4 runs in the final over in 2021.

Watch: PBKS Star Nathan Ellis Can Take 4-For, And He Can Do Bhangra Too with Arshdeep Singh

Punjab Kings edged past Rajasthan Royals by five runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Wednesday. Batting first, Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh's half-centuries guided the PBKS to a big total of 197/8. In reply, Rajasthan Royals kept up the fight till the last over with Dhurv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer indulging in some big hits. However, ultimately RR fell short by five runs. Another reason being RR's slow at the start was PBKS' new recruit Nathan Ellis dealing regular blows. The Australian pacer took four crucial wickets of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Devdutt Padikkal and Riyan Parag.

"Being In And Out Of Team India..." Ex-India Star's Huge Comment On PBKS Captain Shikhar Dhawan

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shikhar Dhawan has a point to prove in the ongoing Indian Premier League season. Dhawan, who has been in and out of the Indian team for the last two years, hit a match-winning 86 off 56 balls during his side's five-run triumph over Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday. Speaking ahead of the game between PBKS and RR, Irfan said that Dhawan's form will be crucial not only for the team, but also for the player's own confidence.

Twitter In Splits As Ravichandran Ashwin Revokes Memories Of Running Out Jos Buttler With Shikhar Dhawan Incident

Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stopped midway through his run-up, before staring at Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shikhar Dhawan for backing up too far at the non-striker's end. The incident reminded fans of the time when Ashwin had dismissed Jos Buttler for leaving his crease early at the non-striker's end. During IPL 2019, Ashwin, then playing for PBKS, had reignited the spirit-of-cricket debate by running out Buttler at the non-striker's end.

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"Was Leading Indian Team": With Big Shubman Gill Remark, Shikhar Dhawan Opens Up On Team India Exile

"Cannot Treat Shikhar Dhawan Like This": Harbhajan Singh Fumes Over PBKS Skipper Getting Overlooked From Team India

Sanju Samson Surpasses Ajinkya Rahane For This Massive Milestone

"Want To Keep The Intent, Aggression Going": Punjab Kings Captain Shikhar Dhawan After Win Over Rajasthan Royals

Twitter User Calls RR vs PBKS 'El Clasico Of Minnows'. Gets Brutal Reply From Rajasthan Royals Admin

Watch: PBKS Star Nathan Ellis Can Take 4-For, And He Can Do Bhangra Too with Arshdeep Singh

"Being In And Out Of Team India..." Ex-India Star's Huge Comment On PBKS Captain Shikhar Dhawan

Twitter In Splits As Ravichandran Ashwin Revokes Memories Of Running Out Jos Buttler With Shikhar Dhawan Incident