NEW DELHI (India): Opening batsaman Shikhar Dhawan is hoping for a fresh start in the New Year and wants to win ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.
Dhawan did not have a very good 2019 as he was in and out of the team because of injuries.
The left-handed opener was ruled out midway from last year’s ODI World Cup last year due to thumb fracture.
Plagued by Injuries
Injuries continued to haunt him as he missed the home T20 series against the West Indies in December after hurting his knee during a Ranji Trophy match.
“Last year I had lots of injuries but that’s part and parcel of our work. It’s a new year and I am looking forward for a new start and it’s gonna go a long way,” Dhawan told bcci.tv.
“This year looking I am forward to score lots of runs for the team and for myself and be a more impactful player, win matches for my team and win the World Cup.”
The T20 World Cup will be hosted by Australia from October 18 to November 15 this year.
Asked how difficult it was for him to be in and out of the team, the 34-year-old said: “I am always positive. I always take things in a positive manner. Injuries are quite natural, so I just take it in my stride. I don’t make a fuss about it. I make sure that I always stay in a positive mindset and that helps things to heal very quickly.”
Dhawan, who is back in the Indian team for the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka, believes the ongoing rubber is a great opportunity for him to be back among runs.
“I am really looking forward to this series. It’s a good opportunity for me to come and express myself and score big runs,” said Dhawan.
