Shikhar Dhawan made a big statement on BCCI: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan said that domestic cricket is mandatory but at the same time he said that the players should also get rest. Shikhar Dhawan supported the BCCI’s decision to make domestic cricket mandatory for all players, but also urged to adopt a balanced approach so that the players would not feel tired.
India admission to semi -finals
The players, who retired from cricket last year, are present as one of the four ‘tournament ambassadors’ of the ongoing Champions Trophy here. India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets on Sunday to enter the semi -finals. After watching the match, Dhawan also went to the Indian dressing room. Talking to the media during the match, he was asked whether the BCCI had done the right job for the players to participate in the Ranji Trophy.
In response, the 39 -year -old former opener said, ‘This is a very good decision. I just want to say that we should not put much burden on the players. But people will keep an eye on it. It is a good thing that the players played domestic cricket, as Virat did, and the stadium was completely filled. But along with this they should also get rest.
It is mandatory to play domestic cricket.
The BCCI directive came after a disappointing performance of India’s tour of Australia, in which the team lost 1-3 and also lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. Following the board’s instructions, players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal played at least one match for their state teams before the Champions Trophy.
Praise old friend Rohit
Dhawan praised Rohit who is still in good form. Captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 20 in the match against Pakistan, but Dhawan saw its positive side. He said, “He was out but he created so much enthusiasm that other players took advantage of it.”
