India vs South Africa: T20 World Cup standby gamers can have a look at ODI sequence as preparation, says Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan stated that the ODI sequence between India and South Africa may function preparation for India’s standby gamers for the T20 World Cup. India will tackle South Africa within the first ODI on October 6 in Lucknow.

Shikhar Dhawan will lead a new-look India in ODI sequence towards South Africa. (Reuters Photo)

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Senior India batter Shikhar Dhawan said that the ODI sequence towards South Africa may function preparation for India’s standby gamers for the T20 World Cup.

Dhawan-led new-look India will tackle South Africa within the first ODI on October 6 in Lucknow. Deepak Chahar, Shreyas Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi are among the many standby gamers named for the 50-over sequence.

“Of course, it is very important because the more matches they (standby players) are going to play, they will be in better groove and better mindset. If the boys perform well, then obviously the confidence will help them. Who knows they might get a chance so they can look at this series as preparation,” Dhawan stated within the press convention on the eve of the primary ODI.

The India crew additionally consists of new faces like Mukesh Kumar and Rajat Patidar, who earned their maiden call-ups, alongside uncapped gamers like Rahul Tripathi and Shahbaz Ahmed. Dhawan, who led India through the excursions of Sri Lanka and West Indies, added that the publicity will assist the kids develop.

“If you look at the performance of our youngsters, the transition that happened shows their confidence. The more they play they will get more experience, their confidence level will increase. They will learn from mistakes. Even for me as well. Keeping 2023 (World Cup) in mind, the more matches I play will be beneficial for me.

“The crew is superb and with this crew we performed in West Indies and Zimbabwe. Most of the gamers are the identical, there are one or two new gamers. We share tuning. The new boys have introduced in new vitality. They have been doing properly in the previous few sequence,” Dhawan added.

The ODI sequence is a part of the World Super League, with factors up for seize to qualify for the 2023 World Cup. India have robotically certified for the showpiece occasion as they’re the hosts. South Africa, who’re positioned in eleventh spot within the Super League desk, would purpose to earn factors.

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