IPL 2022: Rishi Dhawan’s face-shield catches everyone’s attention | Cricket News

MUMBAI: Punjab Kings’ all-rounder Rishi Dhawan, who was taking part in his first Indian Premier League (IPL) match after a protracted hole of just about six years, grabbed everybody’s consideration by sporting a face-shield whereas bowling in opposition to Chennai Tremendous Kings on Monday.
The 32-year-old Dhawan was picked by Punjab Kings within the IPL 2022 mega public sale for Rs 55 Lakh after his spectacular efficiency within the home circuit with Himachal Pradesh. He led his workforce to the historic Vijay Hazare Trophy final yr.
On his IPL comeback, the seamer had a good outing with the ball for Punjab. He first cleaned up the in-form batter Shivam Dube (8) in his second over after which dismissed MS Dhoni within the final over of the innings, serving to Punjab beat CSK by 11 runs on Monday.

Regardless of Rishi ending his bowling spell properly with figures of 4-0-39-2, the dialog on social media primarily revolved round his protect. Many individuals even claimed that this was the primary occasion once they noticed a bowler sporting such an adjunct.
The seamer sported the gear for extra safety as he’s returning to motion after sustaining a severe damage in the course of the Ranji Trophy. In keeping with stories, he was struck on his face in his follow-through in the course of the home event and even underwent surgical procedure.
Few days again, Punjab Kings had shared a video on social media by which Dhawan might be seen practising with the gear. The skilled campaigner additionally opened about getting the possibility to take part within the IPL 2022 after that disheartening damage.

“I’m making an IPL comeback after 4 years so it was somewhat disheartening after I obtained injured within the Ranji Trophy. I needed to undergo surgical procedure ,which dominated me out of the primary 4 matches, however I am completely high-quality and out there for choice now. I have been coaching onerous and hope to have a powerful comeback,” Rishi had mentioned within the video.
His earlier look within the IPL was again in 2016 with the identical franchise Punjab Kings. He was a part of the Punjab squad, which had reached the finals within the 2014 version.

“It was completely a low section for me as a result of I might labored so onerous to make a comeback and I lastly obtained an opportunity within the IPL after 4 years. I carried out properly in home cricket. I attempted repeatedly for 3-4 years to make a comeback, so I used to be somewhat scared questioning whether or not I might miss out on taking part in because of my damage,” the seamer mentioned.
“However this occurs in cricket. Typically we’re pleased and different occasions we’re unhappy. My expertise has helped me notice that there can be ups and downs,” he added.