Shikhar Dhawan Wants To Become More 'Impactful' For World T20

Dhawan, who was named in the playing XI for 1st T20I, is making a comeback to the national squad after an injury layoff. The star opner has not been in good for with the bat lately as he has managed to score just 272 runs in 12 innings at a below-par strike-rate of 110.56

Shikhar Dhawan Wants To Become More 'Impactful' For World T20/ Photo: AFP

Guwahati: India senior opener Shkhar Dhawan's plan to return to form were washed out on Sunday after the first T20I between India and Sri Lanka was abondened without a ball being bowled due to damp pitch. The Southpaw will now get a second chance to prove himself when the hosts will take on Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Indore on Tuesday. Dhawan, who was named in the playing XI for 1st T20I, is making a comeback to the national squad after an injury layoff. The star opner has not been in good for with the bat lately as he has managed to score just 272 runs in 12 innings at a below-par strike-rate of 110.56. However, Dhawan is hoping to become a more "impactful" player and help tea, India win the World T20 in Australia, later this year. "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. "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 added. In Dhawan's absence, KL Rahul scored a lot of runs opening the batting along with Rohit Sharma, putting pressure on the left-hander. Asked about his mindset, the 34-said: "I am always positive. I always take things in a positive manner. 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." "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," he added.