BCCI congratulate Shikhar Dhawan on Afghanistan century
In Afghanistan's maiden Test outing, Shikhar Dhawan created history as he became the first Indian batsman to score a century before lunch on Day 1 of a Test match. The Indian opener eventually ended up scoring 107 (96) helping India finish the first day of action with a score of 347/6.
The previous record for the highest score by an Indian batsman was held by Virender Sehwag, who scored 99 not out against West Indies in Gros Islet. Dhawan is only the sixth batsman overall to get to triple figures in the first session.
“Scoring a century in the first session is an incredible feat. I congratulate Shikhar Dhawan for his fabulous innings. It was a special knock, befitting the special occasion,” BCCI Acting President CK Khanna said in a BCCI press release.
“With his stunning batting display, Shikhar Dhawan ensured it was an outstanding morning in Bengaluru. We had dignitaries from both the countries witnessing the game and many more following it across the globe,” Amitabh Choudhary, Acting Hon. Secretary of the BCCI, added.
“Shikhar Dhawan entertained everyone with his attacking batting. He batted fearlessly and put Afghanistan bowlers on the back foot. To bat with such a high strike rate isn’t easy, but Dhawan looked unstoppable,” Mr Rahul Johri, CEO, BCCI concluded.