"Was Aware Of Their Plans": Punjab Kings Opener Shikhar Dhawan On Tackling Chennai Super Kings Bowlers In IPL 2022

Punjab Kings opening batter Shikhar Dhawan on Monday said that during his innings against Chennai Super Kings, he was aware of CSK's plans of bowling wide yorkers at him in IPL 2022. The opener also said that during his innings, attacking the shorter side of the field was in his mind. A 110-run stand between a returning Bhanuka Rajapaksa (42) and Shikhar Dhawan (88*), playing his 200th IPL game, along with a stroke-filled cameo from Liam Livingstone (19) at the end, powered PBKS to 187/4 in their 20 overs. Chasing 188, knocks from Ruturaj Gaikwad (30), Ambati Rayadu (78) and captain Ravindra Jadeja (21*) kept the team in contention despite the constant fall of wickets from the other end, but the Men in Yellow fell 11-short of what could have been their third victory this season.

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"During my innings, I had in my mind intentions to attack the shorter side of the field, though not a specific bowler. I have played against CSK many times. I was aware of their plans to bowl wide yorkers at me and I hit them to the longer side of the field and on the on-side as well," said Dhawan during a post-match discussion with pacer Arshdeep Singh.

Dhawan admitted that he had to play Sri Lankan pacer Maheesh Theeksana carefully at the start, but started attacking him as well when it was the right time.

About his innings, the batter said, "I love playing at Wankhede, the wicket was good. It was difficult to hit at the start. I maintained patience. Once I got set, one or two big overs