Shikhar Dhawan seems to play in the same vein as Virender Sehwag

[JaFanatic]

Bengaluru: Å®ake hay while the sun shines All sportspersons are likely to have heard at least distorted versions of this popular idiom. In India, no other idiom perfectly captures the situation of a young Indian cricketer trying to break into the Indian team. When given an opportunity, all young cricketers are aware that there never might be another one. As a result, when a chance that eludes millions of aspiring players is afforded to a relatively young player, the onus is on him to make it big. Shikhar Dhawan, for one has certainly made hay while the sun is shining. He is also rather fortunate that the sun finally did decide to grace Mohali with some light after rain had kept it out on the first day of the third Test. Replacing Virender Sehwag in the third Test, the pressure on Dhawan was enormous. It was imperative that he not buckle under the weight of expectations and keep a calm head above his shoulders. Dhawan seems to be stitched from the same cloth as Sehwag. He seems to play in the same vein as Sehwag, also seems to possess a degree of temerity that was ViruÃÔ cornerstone. Moreover, he is also from Delhi. Despite being a left-hander, his style of play inexplicably resembles that of Sehwag and not Gautam GambhirÃÔ. With a frolicking hundred on debut, one that came in a mere 85 deliveries, he has certainly set the benchmark for himself as well as for other aspiring openers. Sehwag too announced his arrival in Test cricket with a swashbuckling ton on debut at Bloemfontein in 2001. While it is still too early to say if Dhawan will emulate the successes of Sehwag, India is sure to gain from his exploits. Shikhar Dhawan has waited in the wings for a considerable length of time, biding his time for the right moment. With the right moment occurring in the third Test, Dhawan has made it big with a swashbuckling century. DhawanÃÔ ton on debut is the fastest by any debutant in Test cricket history. At 27, Dhawan might feel a tad unfortunate at having to make his debut at a rather advanced age. But, going by the ton that he has scored, it is clear that he is in the Indian team to stay. When he was on 98, perilously close to his maiden Test hundred, Dhawan threw caution to the winds as he stepped down the track in an attempt to whack Peter Siddle to the fence. Although his attempt went in vain, his cavalier attitude when he was so close to a milestone is yet another likeness to Sehwag. While Dhawan might feel secure in the knowledge that his place in the Indian team is secure for the fourth Test, what he needs to bear in mind is that he will need more than just one scintillating knock to remain in the squad. But, right now, Dhawan can take a moment for himself and revel in the glory that is his. Take a bow, Shikhar Dhawan!

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130316/sports-cricket/article/shikhar-dhawan-seems-play-same-vein-virender-sehwag

[Needforspeed]

Unfortunately he is now out of cricket for 6 weeks. The good news: Other than the 4th test, only IPL is there.

[JaFanatic]

Unfortunately he is now out of cricket for 6 weeks. The good news: Other than the 4th test' date=' only IPL is there.[/quote'] but this guy has raised his bar with an epic test debut will miss him in ipl

[I6MTW]

He will be back in may for IPL.

[The Outsider]

Ye lo, after one innings comparison with Sehwag have started. Paagal log hain apne media waale. :wall:

[Texan]

I think this is just one innings. I doubt if he will play with the same freedom in future. Not everybody can play like Sehwag and not everybody should attempt it either.

[rkt.india]

Ye lo' date=' after one innings comparison with Sehwag have started. Paagal log hain apne media waale. :wall:[/quote'] one big inning started Sehwag's comparison with Tendulkar.:winky:

[gakgupta]

Sehwag is once in life time player........So easily Dhawan was compared to Sehwag

[SLICKR392]

Viru?

[I6MTW]

Sehwag is once in life time player........So easily Dhawan was compared to Sehwag

Just like Viv was a once in a life time player? Sehwag and Viv are aggressive players. They will come and go. But that doesn't mean they are special though. They are rare players.

[express bowling]

Dhawan plays with a straight bat and does not slice the balls generally. He also goes to the pitch of the ball. So, he should be decent against swing. ( Players like Raina, Yuvraj, Jadeja slice most pitched up deliveries and get out to swing ). He hooked and pulled decently too, albeit on a subcontinent pitch. He also had sufficient time while playing Starc and Siddle. His backfoot play on the off-side was not tested much but he has the ability to play shortish balls on the up on the off side off the front foot. This should hold him in good stead. His defense is good. He played spin well too. Overall, he looks quite promising although his evaluation won't be complete unless he plays outside the subcontinent. But his fearless attitude and high scoring rate are big pluses.

[deathmonger]

Dhawan plays with a straight bat and does not slice the balls generally. He also goes to the pitch of the ball. So, he should be decent against swing. ( Players like Raina, Yuvraj, Jadeja slice most pitched up deliveries and get out to swing ). He hooked and pulled decently too, albeit on a subcontinent pitch. He also had sufficient time while playing Starc and Siddle. His backfoot play on the off-side was not tested much but he has the ability to play shortish balls on the up on the off side off the front foot. This should hold him in good stead. His defense is good. He played spin well too. Overall, he looks quite promising although his evaluation won't be complete unless he plays outside the subcontinent. But his fearless attitude and high scoring rate are big pluses.

If he avgs 35+ as an opening batsman in SA,Eng and 40+ in Oz (pitches flatter there) I'll take it.

[express bowling]

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If he avgs 35+ as an opening batsman in SA' date='Eng and 40+ in Oz (pitches flatter there) I'll take it.[/quote'] Indians have traditionally played well in England. So, I would hope for a higher average than 35.

[deathmonger]

6 Indians have traditionally played well in England. So, I would hope for a higher average than 35.

The ones with the high averages in England are mostly middle order batsmen. Even Gavaskar averages 41. Other good ones are Shastri (50), D. Karthik (44) and some really old ones (50-60s). I wouldn't mind if he does a DK 2007 type role.

[vvvslaxman]

Delhi keeps supplying openers. Next in line is Unmukt chand who already has 116 k followers on facebook !!

[coffee_rules]

Ye lo' date=' after one innings comparison with Sehwag have started. Paagal log hain apne media waale. :wall:[/quote'] So, When he flops, he will be compared to Kambli!

[saneindian]

http://www.indiancricketfans.com/showthread.php?t=153302&highlight=shikhar Go though this thread.. where ever amits is, he can be proud of himself lol

[1983-2011]

lol, fuc.king media fa.ggots comparing a debutant to sehwag whos played over 100Tests with average near to 50

[Pagalpanti]

The article just says Dhawan's style of play resembles to that of Sehwag's. Where in the article are they comparing the 2? :WTF:

[bharat297]

Just like Viv was a once in a life time player? Sehwag and Viv are aggressive players. They will come and go. But that doesn't mean they are special though. They are rare players.

It wasn't simply Sehwag's aggression that made him a special player. I mean, Brendon McCullum is aggressive but (no disrespect to McCullum) the difference between Sehwag in his prime and McCullum is that Sehwag was such a natural timer of the ball. Sehwag's mentality and calm in all situations was something special. I hope he goes and plays County Cricket in England over the winter and works on his game.