The opener said that he is under no pressure and would like to carry forward his domestic form to the international level.
Dhawan said he also observed Sachin Tendulkar batting at the nets, and could learn a few things by merely watching the senior batsman train.
Dhawan was given the news of his debut on Wednesday morning by coach Duncan Fletcher and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Talking about opening the innings with the Chennai right-hander, the left-handed Dhawan said coordination between the two will be very important if they are to form a successful partnership.
