IPL 2022: Here's why Rishi Dhawan was wearing a safety shield while playing against Chennai Super Kings

Rishi Dhawan made his Indian Premier League comeback in yesterday’s match against Chennai Super Kings after 6 years and was able to impress with his bowling as he took two impressive wickets - Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni. 

The 32-year-old Punjab Kings’ all-rounder also grabbed attention for the safety shield which he wore while bowling and it turned into an interesting conversation on Twitter.

Check out netizens reactions:

Rishi dhawan decide to wear helmet after watching Dhoni's straight six against unadkat in last match. Fear of thala ???? pic.twitter.com/A7mr7MSbml

— Div???? (@div_yumm) April 25, 2022

Avengers are ready. Rishi Dhawan #IPL2022 #CSKvPBKS #PBKS #PBKSvCSK #SaraTendulkar pic.twitter.com/iEcAXXcsCS

— Cricket Star (@CricketStar24x7) April 25, 2022

Rishi Dhawan channeled his inner Cody Rhodes earlier tonight. pic.twitter.com/VVEEuOiEuR

— AJN (@LifeIsAnElation) April 25, 2022

So the mystery has been revealed, the real reason Rishi Dhawan was wearing this mask/shield was because he had anticipated himself bowling the last over to Dhoni! ????#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/SdEm2176Ky

— Kevin Rodrigues (@kevinbelieves) April 25, 2022

Rishi Dhawan : Big Fan of Krrish.#IPL2022 #IPL2022 #CSKvPBKS #PBKS #PBKSvCSK #SaraTendulkar pic.twitter.com/vyFKgwqhFP

— Cricket Star (@CricketStar24x7) April 25, 2022

According to various reports, Dhawan was wearing the face shield as he recently underwent surgery for the nose injury that he suffered during Ranji Trophy.

Punjab Kings shared a video where talking about the injury and missing out on the initial matches of the ongoing season, Dhawan said, "I am making an IPL comeback after four years so it was a little disheartening when I got injured in the Ranji Trophy. I had to go through surgery which ruled me out of the first four matches, but I'm totally fine and available for selection now."

What's more dangerous than a lion? ???? ???????????????????????? ????????????????. #SherSquad, tune in to this video to find out the reason behind @rishid100's initial absence & how he is all set for a roaring comeback now ????#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2022 #????????? #RishiDhawan pic.twitter.com/mnKKULSSrz

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 24, 2022

He added, "I tried continuously for three-four years to make a comeback so I was a little scared wondering whether I would miss out on playing due to my injury. But this happens in cricket."