Yesterday, when Himachal Pradesh Ranji team was bowled out for a mere total of 36, Captain Rishi Dhawan would have been the man who would be hurt with this epic downfall. Even after continuous tries, Himachal team has not been able to climb the spot in Ranji Trophy table as from past many years they are just showcasing their case in Group C. From past many years, players from this group have been knocking the doors of Indian team but never have earned limelight due to being in Group ‘C’. Hardly we see any Indian player coming from Group C but Rishi Dhawan broke that jinx and cruised into Indian team this year when he toured Australia with the Indian team. He did not have a pleasing tour there and was dropped thereafter.
Again he went to domestic cricket, showed his class and now is again knocking the doors of the Indian team. Yesterday, his team earned an unforgettable record of being bundled out on a total of 36 runs. It brought disappointment to the team, especially the hard-working captain. A hurt captain he retaliated back with a 7 wicket haul to dismantle the Hyderabad team to bundle them out on a score of 126. Though this total if the compared to the first innings total is quite a high but we have always seen that team batting second are able to get a handy lead despite difficult conditions as they analyze the situation well. Surely, Himachal Pradesh will also score big score in third innings of the game. Rishi Dhawan with this performance has noot just counted to his team but ahs also sent a timely reminder to selectors. The all-rounder is on the top spot for his team in both the departments of the game as he has 163 runs and has scalped 14 wickets till now. One again like an alone ranger, he is carrying the team on hs shoulders with just one expansion, a call from the
Between all this game of rise and fall, Rishi Dhawan once again emerged as the hero with his superlative performance not just countered his team but also sent a timely reminder to the selectors. Currently, the all-rounder is on the top spot for his team as he has scalped 14 wickets in 4*matches. He has also scored 163 runs with the bat which shows that he is not just a player, but a complete package performing the role of a player, a captain, a bowler, a batsman and a mentor. With Indian squad for England Test to be announced soon, we may see selectors at least discussing his name as he si a rare commodity who can contrive equally in both the de-aments at any point in time. Rest, sectors, and the captain has their own favorites which are difficult to be replaced.
With Indian squad for England Test to be announced soon, we may see selectors at least discussing his name as he is a rare commodity in Indian cricket. Though he could not cash upon his previous chance but he needs at least one more chance, this time in days cricket. Rest, the selectors and the captain have their own favorites that are difficult to be replaced.