Former India wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya has heaped praise on Musheer Khan, hailing his “strong mindset” and predicting a bright future for the young batter in the Indian team. Khan’s impressive 181 for India B against India A in the ongoing Duleep Trophy has caught the attention of Dahiya, who believes the youngster has the potential to become a valuable asset for the national side.
Dahiya highlighted Khan’s consistency as a key factor in his success. “He started off from where he left the last season. He scored runs in the Ranji Trophy semifinal and final and then a hundred on the opening day of domestic cricket in 2024,” Dahiya said.
The former wicketkeeper also praised Khan’s transformation from a left-arm spinner to a batsman, attributing it to his hard work and dedication. “Agar aap mehnat se kisi cheez ke peeche pad jaaye, shiddat se kisi cheez ke peeche pad jaaye to wo zarur milti hai (if you work hard for something, you will get it eventually),” Dahiya said.
Dahiya also spoke about the positive impact of senior players like Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma on budding talents in the Delhi Premier League (DPL). “Rishabh Pant played just a match but the time he spent with boys in the hotel and in the practice motivated them,” Dahiya said. “Ishant attended all the practice sessions and spent time with each of the boys. Unfortunately, he couldn’t play due to an injury.”
Dahiya believes that the guidance and support from experienced players like Pant and Sharma can help young players develop their skills and confidence. “All the boys praised Rishabh and Ishant because they never let them feel inferior to them. Instead, they felt a sense of belongingness and it calmed their nerves,” he added.
