New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan recently shared insights into his cricketing journey, recalling moments of resilience, sledging battles, and the camaraderie that exists beyond the field.

Dhawan revealed that he had always dreamt of playing for India despite injuries, manifesting such moments in his mind. He recounted playing through excruciating pain on multiple occasions, including the 2019 ICC World Cup.

"I always had a desire to play for my country even if I was injured. I used to dream about it, and I made it a reality," Dhawan said while speaking exclusively to ANI.

"I played for India three times with a broken hand, batting through pain with the help of medicines and painkillers," he added.

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