If I do well in the IPL, I can get into T20 World Cup side: Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan is looking forward to another IPL. Dhawan knows his batting will be watched by selectors ahead of the T20 World Cup. But he tells TOI getting picked or dropped doesn’t worry him. Excerpts from a chat. Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals… and finally the Punjabi lands in Punjab… Yes. I am happy to be part of Punjab Kings. I am a Punjabi boy, so of course, the connection is already strong. Like Delhi, Punjab is also home. From childhood, I have been fond of Punjabi songs. Being from a Punjabi family, I also speak the language. I believe the connection with the fans is already there. At the same time, it’s a good opportunity for both me and the team to make a strong statement in the IPL. We have a balanced team. We are going to have a great season.

Image credit: Shikhar Dhawan's Twitter handleWhat’s the white-ball perspective you’re carrying right now? We have two very important back-to-back ICC tournaments… The T20 World Cup is coming. I know that if I do well in the IPL, I can get into the side. I am a very process-driven person. I don’t set goals. Till the time, I am enjoying my game – and when I am saying enjoying my game, I mean from a fitness, game, and mindset perspective – If I am enjoying on all these fronts, it works best for me. And I’m in that space right now. So, I’m making sure my process is very strong, and I automatically achieve all that I need to. I am confident of doing well in the IPL. And if I do that, I will have a chance to make the World Cup squad. Maybe I will, maybe I won’t – time will tell. But I won’t allow any of that to affect my state of mind.

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