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'Bass Dhawan bhai jitna bada dil ho jaaye' - Fans react as Shikhar Dhawan says he has 'no regret' after Asian Games 2023 snub

Shikhar Dhawan had led the second-string teams of India on couple of occasions including the tours of West Indies and Sri Lanka, previously.

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The veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has opened up for the first time since he was not considered for the squad of Team India for the Asian Games 2023. Dhawan confessed the fact that it was quite shocking for him when he didn’t see his name in the Asian Games squad.

Apart from that, he also showed no regret and also came up with the hopes of making a comeback in international cricket for Team India very soon. Notably, Dhawan had been the skipper of India’s second-string teams on a couple of occasions on tours to play against the teams like Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

"When my name was not there (for Asian Games), I was a bit shocked. But, then, I was like they have a different thought process, you just have to accept it. Happy that Rutu (Gaikwad) will lead the side. All the young boys are there, I am sure they will do well," said Dhawan to PTI on being asked about his omission from the Asian Games 2023 squad.

"I still enjoy training and I still enjoy the game; these are the things in my control. Whatever decision is made, I respect that. I am yet to sit with the selectors and discuss his future while also confirming that he will be playing white-ball cricket in the domestic arena,” he added later.

“I have not spoken to any selector about my future” – Shikhar Dhawan

Apart from this, the 37-year-old also spoke about his regular visits to the National Cricket Academy. Furthermore, he also praised the facilities at NCA, extending his gratitude to the academy for shaping his international career.

"I have not spoken to any selector (about my future). I keep going to NCA. I enjoy my time there; the facilities are great. NCA has shaped my career and I am grateful for it. Also, I have to prepare for the IPL. I will be playing the Syed Mushtaq Ali and, hopefully, the Vijay Hazare as well," he said referring to the two domestic tournaments," he said.

Subsequently, the fans were also overwhelmed by this statement from the 2013 Champions Trophy-winning batter. They also appreciated and heaped praise on Dhawan for accepting the facts and facing the situation with an open heart and mind.

Here’s how fans reacted to Dhawan’s statement:

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