Published: Jun 24, 2013, 05:40 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 24, 2013, 05:40 PM (IST)
Shikhar Dhawan was the highest run-scorer at the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 © Getty Images
By Mona Parthsarathi
New Delhi: Jun 24, 2013
His talent was unquestionable, but Shikhar Dhawan‘s success can be attributed to the fact that he has started to value his wicket a lot more, feels former India batsman VVS Laxman.
“I have known him for many years. He is a talented and skillful player. He has done really well for Delhi, North Zone and now Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL. He made an impressive debut against Australia. The only change that I see in him is that he values his wicket even more,” Laxman told PTI Bhasha over phone.
“He is not giving away his wicket easily which has helped him to convert good starts into big knocks. He has learnt to respect his wicket,” Laxman commented.
Laxman also lavished praise on skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for keeping the focus on the tournament despite the disturbing developments back home.
“Credit goes to Dhoni and his team. The manner in which they focussed on the game forgetting about the developments back home is really commendable. He has remained calm throughout, which is a fantastic thing.”
The Hyderabadi also praised Dhoni for instilling confidence in youngsters like Ravindra Jadeja.
“He made some good tactical moves throughout the tournament including in final. Apart from this, I appreciate the way he is instilling confidence among young players and Ravindra Jadeja is a classic example of that. Dhoni has identified his talent and encouraged him to produce his best. Now Jadeja is doing wonders for team India,” Laxman concluded.
