I idolise MS Dhoni, want to become a finisher like him, says Shahrukh Khan

The selectors have also announced Shahrukh Khan and R Sai Kishore as stand-by players for the upcoming home series against West Indies. Shahrukh walked into the limelight after his stellar performances with the bat for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2021. The Tamil Nadu-born cricketer scored 153 runs from 11 matches for PBKS in the 14th edition of the cash-rich league. The right-hand batsman launched the ball 10 times over the boundary ropes in the last season of IPL at a strike rate of 134.21. 

Meanwhile, Shahrukh has stated that he idolises MS Dhoni, and wants to become a finisher like the former Indian captain. The right-hand batsman further added that he always put his team first and does not think about pressure while batting.

"When I go to the crease, I am mentally prepared and don't think about the pressure. I keep calm and play my game. I know how to shift gears as per match situations. I always want to get the job done for my team. I don't let the pressure hit me when I go to the crease. When you think about your individual performance rather than the team, then the pressure can be clearly seen on your face. And, I put my team first, not me. I don't think about myself. That's why I don't feel pressure," he added. 

"The path is clear now. I am very happy. I have managed to grab the attention of the selectors. If you had asked me a year back, I would have said I am not ready, but if you ask me now, I will say 'yes, I am prepared to don the India jersey'. I am ready now. I can say this with my head held high. It is a dream that I have been living. I am really excited to be a part of the team. Looking forward to learning a lot," Shahrukh added.