After Delhi Capitals’ (DC) registered a dominating win over Punjab Kings in IPL 2021 on Sunday, the veteran opener, Shikhar Dhawan, who played a match-winning knock of 92, was interviewed by DC teammate and off-spinner R Ashwin and the conversation had some hilarious moments.
Tweeting the video in which Ashwin can be seen complementing Dhawan on donning Orange Cap, Indian Premier League captioned it as: “Laughter galore, ft. Gabbar & Ashwin.” In the video, R Ashwin can be heard saying, “How was it (the game) Shikhar? The Orange Cap looks nice on you. Thank you so much. I guess all the colours look good on me”, and both players burst out laughing.
Laughter galore, ft. Gabbar & Ashwin 😂😂
Gear up for some fun as @ashwinravi99 interviews @SDhawan25 post @DelhiCapitals' win at Wankhede. 👌👌 – By @NishadPaiVaidya #VIVOIPL #DCvPBKS
Watch the full interview 🎥 👇https://t.co/aq6ll09nNG pic.twitter.com/QBdXvgK7Hm
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 19, 2021
Amused at Dhawan’s reply, Ashwin added, “This sense of self-appreciation has not gone away.”
Sunday’s match was DC’s last in Mumbai and Ashwin reminded the veteran opener that the team will now be moving to Chennai for their next match against Mumbai Indians.
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R Ashwin jokingly said, “We are moving to Chennai. I would like to see the Orange Cap turn into magenta, purple, and all,” Ashwin joked. Dhawan, prompt as ever with his replies, said: “Purple? You would like that!”
The banter followed what was a mesmerizing innings by Dhawan as he single-handedly took his team to a winning position while facing the Punjab Kings’ bowling attack and helped Delhi make short work of the 196-run target. He hit 13 fours and 2 sixes, taking just 49 balls for his 92.
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Earlier, Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul played a decent knock of 62 and Mayank Agarwal made 69 to take their team to a competitive 195 for 4. However, Dhawan’s innings made sure that Delhi did not break a sweat in getting to the target.
