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I matured as leader can take tough decisions: Dhawan
11/23/2022 10:39:26 PM
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NEW DELHI, Nov 23: Dithering and indecision is a thing of past for Shikhar Dhawan, who as the leader of the pack does not hesitate in taking decisions which individuals may despise but are beneficial for the Indian team.
The left-handed batter is getting ready to lead India in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting Friday.
It won't be the first time that Dhawan will wear the captain's hat as he has led a second-string Indian team in the past and enjoyed good results against Sri Lanka (3-2), South Africa (2-1) and West Indies (3-0).
The Delhi batter says his decision-making has improved over time, courtesy his presence of mind.
"As you play more, you get confident in the decisions you take. Earlier, there used to be instances where I would give an extra over to a bowler out of regard (for him). But now, as I have matured, even if someone is feeling bad, I will take a decision that will help the team," Dhawan told ESPNCricinfo.
Further talking about leadership skills, Dhawan said the key is to maintain balance and earn the players' faith. He is hardly seen feeling any pressure and keep the environment around him happy.
"When you play music on a string instrument, if the string is too loose, it won't sound right, or if it's too tight, it will break. So it is a question of creating a balance. (As a captain) creating that balance is very important.
"You need to understand when to pull the string tight and when to leave it a bit loose. That is an art. It is a matter of timing. At this stage I also understand when to say things to the players and how much to say.
"If a bowler gets hit, it's important to know when to speak to him. I will not do it when they are hot in the head, but instead approach them later and speak with care. It also depends on the level you are leading at.
"If it is at the IPL, most players are mature, so you need to consider if you have to pull the string or not. At Ranji, you have to, at times, show firmness, because a youngster at that level is like a kaccha ghada (an unbaked clay pot), so you have to be firm to mould him. Finding that balance is the key," he explained his philosophy.
The 36-year-old was recently handed the captaincy of IPL side Punjab Kings, which has been struggling to reach the play-offs.
In season 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022 the side came close to making the play-offs but fell short of one or two wins.
"We can learn from our past and improve on our mistakes. Other than that, I won't dwell much on anything else and neither will I want my team to do that. There is no need of dragging back the past baggage," he insisted.
So how does he plan to make a difference there?
"I will make sure that the support staff and I create an environment where the players are comfortable. I want my boys to be themselves while also understanding their responsibilities. I want us to be relaxed but also focused.
"We are playing the IPL. We are living our dream. And when you are living your dream, it should be full of happiness and not stress. With love you can conquer anything. The (IPL) trophy is not a challenge too far out of our reach," he said.
And he feels he can be that lucky charm for Punjab Kings as the IPL team he was part of have played finals -- Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabd and Delhi Capitals.
He was also part of Deccan Chargers but that team did not qualify for title clash. The same side had been rechristened Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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