Plagued by injuries in 2019, opener Shikhar Dhawan is aiming for a fresh start in the new year and wants to become a “more impactful” batsman in his quest to help India lift the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.<\/p>\n
Dhawan did not have a very good 2019 as he was in and out of the team because of injuries.<\/p>\n
The left-handed opener was ruled out midway from last year’s ICC ODI World Cup after sustaining a thumb fracture. Injuries continued to haunt Dhawan as he missed the home T20 series against the West Indies in December after hurting his knee during a Ranji Trophy match.<\/p>\n
“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’.<\/p>\n
“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,” he said, elaborating on his goal for 2020.<\/p>\n
The ICC T20 World Cup will be hosted by Australia from October 18 to November 15 this year.<\/p>\n
Asked how difficult it was for him to be in and out of the team, the 34-year-old dasher from Delhi said: “I am always positive, I always take things in a positive manner.<\/p>\n
“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. ”<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“I am really looking forward to this series. It’s a good opportunity for me to come and express myself and score big runs,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I am always developing my game, developing new shots. I always make sure that I do my preparation well and come on the ground and enjoy myself.”<\/p>\n
The first T20 of the series against Sri Lanka was washed out without a ball being bowled here on Sunday night.<\/p>\n
The second match will be held in Indore on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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