After being ignored by selectors, Shikhar Dhawan sends admirable message to India players

India is off to a victorious start in the 3-match ODI series against the West Indies after winning the Test series against them. It was a positive start for the team in preparation for the ICC ODI World 2023 in October. Team India won the first ODI against West Indies by 5 wickets after bowling out the Windies for just 118 runs. Rohit Sharma elected to bowl after winning the toss against WI.

3 things you need to know 

• West Indies were dismissed for 114 in 23 overs
• India won the 1st ODI  by 118/5 in 22.5 overs
• Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match in the first ODI between India and West Indies

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IND vs WI: Shikar Dhawan appreciates two-star performers

Shikhar Dhawan took to Twitter to express his admiration for two standout performers in the first ODI between India and the West Indies. He began by congratulating Kuldeep Yadav, praising his outstanding bowling in a tweet that stated,  

@imkuldeep18,well bowled brother. Congratulations for your superb spell of 4/6 in 3 overs. #WIvsIND

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 28, 2023

Dhawan then praised Mukesh Kumar for getting his first wicket in his debut ODI in another tweet. Dhawan was moved by Mukesh's performance and urged him to keep working hard and being committed in order to shine brightly in the future. 

Congratulations #Mukesh for your first wicket in Debut ODI. Keep shining with your hard work! #WIvsIND

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 28, 2023

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Will Shikhar Dhawan return to the Indian Cricket Team?

Despite hitting 6793 runs in 167 matches in one-day cricket for India,  Shikhar Dhawan has failed to impress the selectors recently after not being selected for the IND vs WI tour. The star batsman has failed to make a single appearance in the blue jersey since December 10, 2022, when he played against Bangladesh.

As Team India continues its tour of the West Indies, the spotlight is also on the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup in India in 2023. Young players are being given opportunities after in the current series, but Shubman Gill's recent performances have been disappointing. This has fueled speculation that Shikhar Dhawan, one of India's best batsmen, might return.

Despite missing the recent Test, ODI, and T20 series against the West Indies, Dhawan could return for the Asia Cup in August and even make the World Cup squad. Dhawan's experience as a successful batsman in ICC tournaments may be preferred over Gill's recent struggles.