Colombo: Dhawan has the responsibility to win the series with the young players in a six-match series against Sri Lanka, which is the last chance to slots ahead of the T-20 World cup which is starting from October 17. Batsman Shikhar Dhawan said that his team management would certainly check out if skipper Virat Kohli or coach Ravi Shastri has any specific player in mind for ICC T20 World C“I haven’t had any specific discussion with Virat or Ravi Bhai. But I am sure they must have had some sort of discussion with Rahul Bhai and selectors and I am sure we would be conveyed that message," Dhawan told media persons on Sunday. He further said, “Whoever is playing this series, it is looking at T20 World Cup. Of course, if selectors, Ravi Bhai or Virat have some players in mind, we can mutually agree and play that player as this is a good platform. If you want to see someone before World T20, this is the only series you have," the veteran opener said.
“We have finalised my opening partner and the team as well, which we are going to disclose tomorrow." Like coach Rahul Dravid, the Indian skipper also said their focus is on winning the series but not to test every player's ability as by playing only series cant bloom the players.“No, we haven’t yet decided who and how many we will play," Dhawan replied to a specific question on how many among the six spinners in the squad could get a chance. “The goal is to win series and the best playing XI will play. Whoever is the best spinner will pay. There is no hard and fast rule that we need to play everyone," he said.
There is availability and chance for Kuldeep Yadav as well as Y. Chahal, but now the captain indicated that Rahul Chahar can be the x-factor for the team. “Of course they (Kuldeep and Chahal) share great chemistry. They have played so many matches, bowling really well. Even Rahul is a great spinner. We have a bunch of boys bowing well, they are on top of their game and you will see them bowling well," the skipper said. Having played a lot under Ravi Shastri’s coaching, Dhawan is also enjoying Rahul Dravid’s distinct style of devising strategies. “Ravi Bhai’s energy is a bit strong, whereas Rahul Bhai (Rahul Dravid) is very calm, composed, and strong as well, so everyone has their own way and I enjoy playing under both of them.
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