Shikhar Dhawan or KL Rahul in ICC T20 World Cup? Kris Srikkanth makes huge statement

Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has made a huge statement that even if Shikhar Dhawan fires against Sri Lanka, he won’t even come close to a T20 World Cup berth. Srikkanth termed KL Rahul as .1 choice for opener’s slot and he also went on to say that re was comparison between two.

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comparison between KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan: Kris Srikkanth

Opener Shikhar Dhawan, who spent almost 2 months on sidelines due to injury, will look to get some runs under his belt and put himself in contention for ICC T20 World Cup. KL Rahul who replaced Shikhar Dhawan cashed in on opportunity and seems like he has virtually booked a seat for gala ICC T20 World Cup event in Australia. So, this will be a crucial series for Dhawan to get back into selectors' scheme of things.

Kris Srikkanth didn’t hesitate to claim that Shikhar Dhawan is where close to KL Rahul when it comes to selection for ICC T20 World Cup. Srikkanth shared that had he been in charge of selection, Shikhar Dhawan won’t be boarding flight to Australia.

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While speaking to a leading broadcaster, Kris Srikkanth said that runs against Sri Lanka don’t count. If he was chairman of selectors, he wouldn't pick Dhawan in T20 WC squad. He also said that re was competition between him and Rahul as latter was only one winner. 

Kris Srikkanth's statement seems to be coming on back of batting returns of duo lately. In last one year, Shikhar Dhawan has had a poor batting form especially in T20Is where he scored just 272 runs in 12 innings at an underwhelming trike-rate of 110.56 while in meantime, Rahul has amassed 356 runs in 9 innings at an impressive strike-rate of 142.40.

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On or hand, Shikhar Dhawan revealed he isn’t looking at his previous records and is going into new year rejuvenated to start fresh. Delhi lad promised to make an impact as he identified it as apt opportunity to grab a spot in World Cup squad.

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