India opener Shikhar Dhawan who had been in and out from the team since the 2019 World Cup has said that he has now shifted his focus from competing to contributing for the team.
“I feel 4-5 years back, it (worry of competition) used to. With time, a person gets matured. It’s good that we have so many openers in the side, but I shifted my focus from competition to contribution. (When) I contribute then I feel like I don’t have any competition,” said Dhawan in a chat with broadcasters.
Talking about his current form, the swashbuckling left-hander insisted about being happy with it. “I am in good rhythm and I am happy that I scored five fifties (in the last nine innings) or 70-80 runs. Missed out on centuries as well and I reflect on those things. But at the same time, I am very happy with the way I am batting and my impact on the game. I am very, very happy about it.”
Dhawan has been prioritised as the team’s first choice opener along with Rohit Sharma and has been given his favourite spot to play in the third ODI vs West Indies.
Further while speaking on his form, the opener said that he’s focusing on the going with the flow of the game instead of hundreds.
“I am always hungry about runs. At the same time, I make sure that I am not just focusing on hundreds, but on the flow of the game, what the game demands at a particular time. If I have to play a bit more of an aggressive role or have to stay on the wicket, have to focus on these things more,” said the Delhite.
Dhawan was down with COVID-19 during the first ODI vs West Indies and even after testing negative he missed the second ODI following his post-virus fitness.
“I was playing flute in my room (during isolation). I was enjoying the poetry as well, had a good off-time and I am fresh now,” he concluded.
