India vs Sri Lanka: No competitors for the opening slot – Shikhar Dhawan forward of 1st ODI

Ahead of the first ODI versus Sri Lanka on Sunday, Shikhar Dhawan, India’s captain on the tour, has stated that there was no competitors within the crew for the opening slot.

While Shikhar Dhawan is certain to open for India, it will likely be attention-grabbing to see who accompanies him when he walks out within the center at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Indian crew is spoiled for decisions with Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson additionally within the squad.”I have interacted with all the younger colleagues, I have seen their nature and their skills in the nets. We guys have a great vibe in the team, it has been one month here. We are looking forward to tomorrow’s game,” Dhawan stated throughout a digital press convention.”This series is important, any series we play for India is important. Even if there is no World Cup in the coming months or not, it does not matter. Every player wants to give his best. There is competition for the opening slot. I want my team to do well in this series. If we perform well, then further doors will open,” Shikhar Dhawan stated in a digital press convention on the eve of the match.Further, the southpaw additionally talked in regards to the similarity and distinction between Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid, who has travelled with the crew as a head coach for the two white-ball collection.”They both have their own qualities, they both are positive people. I have spent a lot of time with Ravi bhai. Ravi bhai and Rahul bhai have different styles of motivating people. I enjoy playing under both of them.”Talking about Suryakumar Yadav, Dhawan stated, “Suryakumar Yadav is a great player. He has performed well in domestic and international matches. He is a very talented player, I am sure he will do well. He is in great touch.”Asked in regards to the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, the India skipper stated, “They both share great chemistry, they have won so many matches for us. Even Rahul Chahar is a great spinner. We have good spinners in this squad. I am sure you will see them doing well and taking a lot of wickets in this series.””I have had no chat with Ravi Bhai or Virat so far, I am sure that Rahul Dravid would have interacted with them. This is a good series to try players in,” stated Dhawan whereas replying as to whether he has had any interactions with crew’s common head coach and captain, Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli, respectively.Also Read | India in Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan-led younger India eye potential whitewash over hosts in limited-overs collection