India, March 25 -- Just when his post-match interview with former India spinner Murali Kartik was about to end, Ashutosh Sharma put his hands up and announced, "I want to dedicate this Player of the Match award to my mentor Shikhar paaji. He's not here... Thank you," Ashtosh was unable to complete the sentence. He didn't need to. Shikhar Dhawan and those watching the broadcast knew exactly what he was trying to say.

Delhi Capitals mentor Kevin Pietersen may have got the immediate credit - Ashutosh himself came up with a switch hit gesture to thank Pietersen - for Ashutosh Sharma's brilliance against Lucknow Super Giants, but the right-handed batter ensured Dhawan's contribution behind his rise was not forgotten.

Like a true mentor, Dhaw...