Published: Dec 07, 2022, 08:13 AM (IST)
Edited: Dec 07, 2022, 08:17 AM (IST)
Dhaka: India batter Shikhar Dhawan gave a hilarious reply to a reporter’s question left everyone in splits during the pre-match press conference ahead of the second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Tuesday. India have lost to Bangladesh in the first ODI.
At the start of the press conference, Dhawan was bemused by a reporter’s question and upon clarification, the southpaw came up with a extremely funny reply that will leave you in laughter.
The reporter told Dhawan, “Of course you’d be looking to make a fresh start…” Dhawan didn’t hear the question and looked bemused. “You will be looking for a new start tomorrow,” the reporter repeated.
In response, Dhawan said, “Yeah, of course I can’t do an old start” followed by a big laugh leaving everyone in the room in splits. “Yes, it’s going to be a new start. We are looking forward to it. We are in a positive and good space,” added the India opener.
Shikhar Dhawan said that it’s not for the first time that they have lost the first game of the series and the team knows how to bounce back, adding that the side is confident of making a strong comeback against Bangladesh in the must-win second ODI.
During the first ODI on Sunday, Bangladesh were 136/9 in 39.3 overs in their chase of 187 but lower-order batters Mehidy Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman stitched an unbroken 51-run stand for the last wicket and guided their team to the victory.
“Of course, we’re very, very confident about tomorrow’s game. This is not the first time we have lost the first game in a series. This is quite normal, we know how to bounce back from these situations,” Dhawan said.
“Yes, of course, Bangladesh are playing good cricket as well. But, if you see the last match, it was quite interesting. It was a low total and in the end, they pulled the game from us, which doesn’t happen very often. Credit to them for playing well.
“In the team meeting, we analysed where we need to improve. Surely, we will create more impact in the coming games. We are very positive and in a good space, we are looking forward to it,” he added.
