India vs SL 2021: My idea as a leader is to keep everyone happy, says skipper Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan says he shares a good chemistry with legendary Rahul Dravid, who is the head coach for the series.

Handed captaincy for the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, Shikhar Dhawan’s idea of leadership is all about keeping the flock together and in a good state of mind. The left-handed opener was given the reins of the team after Virat Kohli and other key players were sent to England for the WTC Final against New Zealand and the five-Test series against the hosts. Sri Lanka’s limited overs tour, comprising of three ODIs and as many T20s, will begin on July 18 in Colombo. “It is a big achievement for me that I have become the captain of the Indian side. As a leader, my idea is to keep everyone together and happy – that is the most important thing,” Dhawan said on Star Sports show ‘Follow the Blues’. “We have got a lovely bunch of boys, great support staff, and we have worked earlier as well."