Good to make home cricket obligatory however gamers must be rested too: Shikar Dhawan

Dubai: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has backed the BCCI‘s resolution to make domestic cricket obligatory for all gamers however has additionally urged for a balanced strategy to make sure that there isn’t any burnout. The affable swashbuckler, who referred to as time on his profession final 12 months, is right here as one of many 4 occasion ambassadors of the continued Champions Trophy. India defeated Pakistan by six wickets on Sunday to place one foot within the semifinals. Dhawan attended the match and even paid a go to to the Indian dressing room after the triumph.

Whereas talking to the media on the sidelines of the sport, he was requested whether or not the BCCI has executed the precise factor by making it necessary for gamers to point out up in Ranji Trophy video games every time attainable.

“It is an excellent resolution. My solely factor is that gamers shouldn’t be overloaded, that is all. However individuals will monitor that,” he stated.

“It is a good factor that present gamers ought to play home as effectively — like how Virat performed (for Delhi a couple of weeks again) and the stadium acquired packed. On the identical time, they need to be rested sufficient.”

The BCCI’s diktat got here after India’s horror Check tour of Australia by which the group was overwhelmed 1-3 and misplaced the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the primary time in a decade. Following the Board’s instruction, the likes of Rohit Sharma, Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal performed at the least a match for his or her state groups earlier than the Champions Trophy. Dhawan lauded Rohit, who has regarded in pretty first rate kind thus far. The skipper was dismissed for 20 within the recreation towards Pakistan however Dhawan noticed the optimistic facet of it.

“He acquired out, however he created that vitality and others capitalised,” he stated.

The 39-year-old retired in August final 12 months, saying that he was content material with no matter he managed to realize in his profession which started in 2013. He performed 34 Assessments, 167 ODIs and 68 T20 Internationals for India, scoring over 10,000 runs throughout codecs.

Requested if he misses the motion now that he’s not a part of it, Dhawan was fast to answer.

“Nahi foremost kuch miss nahi kar raha, foremost maze mein hun (I do not miss something, I having enjoyable). I realised my full potential and I’m grateful to the almighty for giving me such an extended profession,” he stated.

On whether or not India-Pakistan matches have misplaced the aggressive edge over time, Dhawan stated, “Depth is there. Earlier Pakistan dominated, however now India dominate. That is the distinction.”

He was additionally quizzed about Shubman Gill‘s potential as captain.

“Sure in fact, he’ll change into captain. He’s vice captain proper now, it’s fairly apparent that he will likely be captain some day,” Dhawan stated.