Destiny had different plan for me: Shikhar Dhawan post brutal 190 against Lanka

Galle  : Stylish Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, who made a memorable comeback to the Test team with a blistering century, said on Wednesday that he was satisfied with his performance against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the first Test at Galle.

 Dhawan smashed a career-best 190 during a brilliant Indian batting assault as India posted 399-3 on the first day of the Test match.

The left-handed batsman struck 31 boundaries in a blazing 168-ball knock and also stitched together a 253-run partnership with Cheteshwar Pujara

(144*) to take the visitors to a commanding position on the very first day itself.

"My plans were to go to Melbourne and enjoy time with my family and do training and get fit for the ODI series (vs Sri Lanka). I was in Hong Kong with family and from there I flew back to



India and joined the team. That was my plan but I think destiny had different plans for me. I am happy and thankful to God," said Dhawan at the press conference.

"I was happy to make a comeback into the Test team. Unfortunately Murali Vijay wasn't fit and I had a good run before this Test series and I just came with same mindset and same confidence, followed the same process in the nets and got myself ready for the Test series," he added.

When quizzed whether it was the wicket that was good or it was his style of play, the 31-year-old said, "The wicket was good. There was not much spin. But it has good bounce and pace. And I feel that I batted well too."

The Delhi lad however fell short of his maiden double ton in Tests as he got out at the stroke of Tea on his individual score of 190. It was Dhawan's fifth Test ton overall.