Shikhar Dhawan should be back in the playing XI for the final ODI: Rohit Sharma

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed that veteran batter Shikhar Dhawan will be a part of the playing XI in the final ODI against the West Indies side. The ‘Hitman’ also added that the ‘Men in Blue’ will not mind losing a few matches and will like to try out some things.

Adding that it is important for India to look at the long-term goals, Sharma said that India will focus on the best team combination that they can field ahead of the 3rd rubber against the ‘Men in Maroon’.

“Shikhar should be back for the next game. We don’t mind losing a few games while trying out a few things. Because it is important to look at the long-term goals. We will see what works out well for the team combination for the final ODI,” said Sharma after the 3rd ODI between India and the West Indies.

Shikhar Dhawan has been in terrific form in ODI cricket

Talking about Shikhar Dhawan, the left-hander has been in excellent form in ODI cricket. In his last 9 ODI innings, Dhawan has scored 5 half-centuries. The left-hander has featured in 148 ODI matches for the Indian side and has plundered 6274 runs at an average of 45.80.

The 36-year-old has also scored 17 centuries and 35 half-centuries with the willow in hand for the Indian side in the ODI format of the game.

India produced a scintillating performance with the ball in the 2nd ODI against the West Indies. Even though the hosts could only post 237/9 on the board, the Rohit Sharma-led outfit was clinical with the ball.

Prasidh Krishna bowled a spell that he will remember for a long time. Krishna scalped 4 wickets in his 9-over quota, and also leaked runs at a miserly economy rate of 1.33 per over, as the West Indies were bowled out for just 193. Both these sides will meet in the final ODI of the series on 11th February 2022 in Ahmedabad.