Delhi Capitals’ batsman Shikhar Dhawan praised Prithvi Shaw for his brilliance in the first match of the season against the Chennai Super Kings.
“It was lovely to watch Prithvi bat so effortlessly and timing the ball so nicely. He went through a bad patch earlier and has come back as a champion,” Dhawan said.
Shaw smashed 72 runs off 38 balls to help DC in winning the contest against Chennai Super Kings. The 21-year-old had suffered a lean patch since the Australian tour. The 21-year-old was dropped from the team after that and then he revived his form. Shaw scored 827 runbs in Vijay Hazare Trophy, including a double century to kead Mumbai to the title win.
“He did so well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scored so many centuries and a double century as well. And now, he has brought the same form in IPL. I am so happy to see him perform that well,” said Dhawan, who himself scored 85 runs off 52 balls against Chennai Super Kings.
“We are missing Shreyas Iyer, and I am glad that his surgery went well. But I am very happy for Rishabh Pant. He is a young Captain and it’s a great thing that he has got a win in his first match as Captain. He was very calm and composed while leading the side. He made good changes as well and I am sure that with experience, he’s only going to get more refined,” said Dhawan.
