Shikhar Dhawan considers Murali Vijay 'like his wife' for comical reason

Indian batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay had been India's openers in Test cricket for a large part of 2014-2018. Both Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay have formed a formidable partnership at top and given India consistent starts more often than t. Recently, Shikhar Dhawan expressed his desire to open batting with Murali Vijay again and said that he is looking forward to meeting him and having a 'good laugh with him' soon.

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Shikhar Dhawan opens up on his equation with batting partner Murali Vijay

While speaking to R Ashwin in latest episode of Reminisce with Ash on Instagram, Shikhar Dhawan said that he has arguments with Murali Vijay on field over running between wickets and or things but y get sorted quickly. Murali Vijay was Shikhar Dhawan's opening partner in latter's debut Test where y stitched a massive 289-run opening stand against Australia in Mohali in 2013. Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay have opened toger in 24 Tests and have had some memorable stands over years.

While speaking to R Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan said that Vijay is a lovely character both on and off field. He added that he kws him very closely. He is a beautiful soul. Dhawan added that for everything, Vijay is a bit like 't like this, t like that' whereas he is a care-free character. Dhawan comically revealed that he tells Vijay that he is like his wife.

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Shikhar Dhawan furr said that sometimes, when y don't take a run, y have an argument but it gets sorted soon. He also pointed out that it's very difficult to understand Vijay. Dhawan added that you need to have a calm mind and patience to understand him. However, Shikhar Dhawan said that Vijay has a very dear personality and he loves opening batting with him.

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'Very kind of him': Ellyse Perry

During a recent Instagram live session, interviewer had asked Murali Vijay to pick two players with whom he would like to go for dinner. To which Murali Vijay took name of Australia women's cricketer Ellyse Perry and his opening partner Shikhar Dhawan. Murali Vijay had taken name of Ellyse Perry and added that he wants to have dinner with her as she is so beautiful.

Ellyse Perry also had a humble response to Vijay's request. During ar interaction on Sony Sports, when star Australian all-rounder was reminded about Vijay's dinner request, she went on to say that it was very kind of Tamil Nadu batsman and that she was flattered. Meanwhile, Perry also jokingly hoped that Test specialist would pay for date.

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