'From the moment he came back Shikhar Dhawan launches big comment on Indian youth

Veteran Indian starter Shikhar Dhawan had nothing but reward for one of Team India's rising stars

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ahead of the second World Cup (ODI) against hosts Bangladesh on Tuesday.

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The senior batsman may be itching to make amends after an overall mediocre performance in the opener of the India-Bangladesh series.

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The Rohit Sharma led India side were stunned by an energetic Bangladesh side in the first ODI of the in-form 3 series on Sunday.

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Dhawan, who opened the innings for captain Rohit in the first ODI, only controlled to score seven from 17 balls at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.

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Sharing his views ahead of the Asian group decider, former substitute captain Dhawan praised all-rounder Washington Sundar.

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Addressing the media on the eve of the second ODI against the hosts

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senior batsman Dhawan claimed that Sundar has the ability to become a "high-quality" all-rounder for the two-time world champions.

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