Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday said that there was no discrimination of players based on region in the national team selection, but admitted that luck could play a part in the process. “If you perform, no one on earth can keep you out; your performance must do the talking. Sometimes, luck also plays its part. That isn’t exclusive to J&K. Whether it’s a boy from Delhi or Mumbai, you will find plenty of instances where a player deserved an opportunity, but didn’t get it, and someone else was picked instead.
“No, there is certainly no discrimination,” Dhawan told reporters at a press conference when asked whether there was discrimination of players from Jammu and Kashmir as they do not get many opportunities. That is simply part and parcel of this game,” he said.
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday said that there was no discrimination of players based on region in the national team selection, but admitted that luck could play a part in the process.
The tournament, dedicated to identifying and nurturing emerging cricket talent across the country, is scheduled to commence in the first week of March next year, beginning in Srinagar and culminating with a grand finale in Dehradun. “If not while playing for the national side, the IPL will offer that platform. Then you play the Ranji Trophy, you play the Duleep Trophy.
Dhawan said the league provides a huge opportunity for youngsters to realise their dreams and also play alongside international cricketers. Another former cricketer, Aakash Chopra, who is the League Commissioner, said while luck does play a role, the competition is fierce. There is a lot of cricket that is happening,” he said. He said ultimately, the players have to go out there, score runs, take wickets, and continuously prove themselves.
