'I pray that he keeps performing': Shikhar Dhawan's father

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan's father Mahendra Pal Dhawan on Sunday lauded his son's career-best knock of 137 against South Africa in the ongoing World Cup and expressed hope that the Men in Blue continue their winning streak.

"It is a very good thing. Last time he wasn't able to score a century, this time he did it; but the most important thing is that India has won. I pray that he keeps performing and taking the team forward," Mahendra Pal Dhawan told ANI.

"The way India has played against South Africa, we hope that it continues playing like this," he added.

India today crushed South Africa by 130 runs in a Pool-B game at Melbourne to register their second consecutive victory of the tournament. This was also the first time India won against South Africa in the World Cup.

Opting to bat first, the Men in Blue posted 307 for 7. In reply, South Africa were bundled out for 177 in 40.2 overs. Shikhar Dhawan was adjudged man of the match.