Shikhar Dhawan is an Indian left-hand opening batter who was born in New Delhi, India on 5 December 1985. Shikhar Dhawan has been a part of the Indian squad for almost a decade now. However, presently he is only seen as a consistent part of the ODI squad. Shikhar Dhawan played his last Test in 2018 and hasn’t been a part of the T20I format as well for the past 2 years. Shikhar Dhawan was the top scorer for India back in ICC World Cup 2015, Champions Trophy 2013, and 2017. He also won the Player of the Tournament award in ICC Champions Trophy 2013. Dhawan has the record of the fastest century on Debut in the tests that he achieved in 2013. Shikhar Dhawan is the only batter except Virat Kohli to score more than 6000 runs in the Indian Premier League and has played more than 200 matches in the tournament.
Shikhar Dhawan Early Life and Education
Shikhar Dhawan started off playing cricket at the age of 6 years. Dhawan attended St. Mark Senior Secondary School in the Meera Bagh area of Delhi. At the age of 12 years, Shikhar Dhawan joined Sonnet Club in Delhi and got coaching from Tarak Sinha along with his cousin. When Dhawan joined the club, he started off as a wicketkeeper batter but later dropped wicket keeping to focus more on his batting skills.
Shikhar Dhawan International Debut
Shikhar Dhawan Test Debut – 14 March 2013 against Australia
Shikhar Dhawan ODI Debut – 20 October 2010 against Australia
Shikhar Dhawan T20I Debut – 4 June 2011 against West Indies
Shikhar Dhawan Career
Shikhar Dhawan Domestic Career
Shikhar Dhawan started off his domestic career back in 1999 when he was picked in the Delhi Under-16 squad for the Vijay Merchant trophy. Dhawan smashed 755 runs in 9 matches including 2 centuries and ended up as the leading run-scorer of the tournament.
A year later in 2001, Shikhar Dhawan was picked up in the Under-19 squad of Delhi and smashed 282 runs in just 5 matches.
Shikhar Dhawan was picked up in the squad of the Under-19 Indian team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2004 and ended up as the highest run-getter of the tournament scoring 505 runs including 3 centuries.
Shikhar Dhawan made his first-class debut in 2004 for Delhi in a match against Andhra Pradesh and scored 49 runs in the match. In his debut season, Shikhar Dhawan smashed 461 runs in just 6 matches.
Shikhar Dhawan was appointed as the captain of the Delhi Ranji team in the 2007 season and smashed a century in his debut.
In 2007-08, Shikhar Dhawan played 8 matches and scored 570 runs including 2 centuries. Dhawan smashed 415 runs in the next season of the Ranji Trophy.
Shikhar Dhawan continued to be a part of the Delhi Ranji team for the years. In the 2012-13 Ranji season, Shikhar Dhawan scored 461 runs including 2 centuries.
Shikhar Dhawan International Career
Shikhar Dhawan made his International Debut in an ODI match against Australia on 20 October 2010. His debut didn’t go down well and got bowled on the second delivery of his innings.
In June 2011, Shikhar Dhawan made his T20I debut against West Indies and scored 11 runs debut.
Shikhar Dhawan was dropped from the squad after some average performances.
Shikhar Dhawan made a strong comeback in 2013 ad was picked up in the Indian squad for the test series against Australia. Shikhar Dhawan made his Test debut on 14 march 2013 and scored the fastest century on debut in test cricket. Dhawan scored 187 runs in the innings and won the Player of the match award.
Shikhar Dhawan was then picked up in the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 and smashed 363 runs in just 5 matches and ended up as the highest run-getter in the tournament.
Shikhar Dhawan then became a regular opener in all three formats for India. However, due to heavy competition for the opening slot in the Indian squad. He had to warm the bench for many matches.
Shikhar Dhawan was picked up in the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017. Dhawan made a blistering start in the tournament smashing 68 runs against Pakistan. He scored 338 runs in the tournament and won the gold bat.
In 2018, Shikhar Dhawan played his 100th ODI match against South Africa and scored his 13th century.
In June 2021, Shikhar Dhawan was appointed as the captain of the Indian team for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka where he completed 6000 runs in one-day cricket.
Shikhar Dhawan has also been appointed as the captain of the ODI series against West Indies in July 2022.
Shikhar Dhawan IPL Career
Shikhar Dhawan made his IPL debut in 2008 in the inaugural season and scored 340 runs in 14 matches while playing for Delhi Daredevils.
In 2009, Shikhar Dhawan was roped in by Mumbai Indians but didn’t get many chances in the next 2 seasons.
In 2011, he was picked up by Deccan Chargers and remained with the squad for 2 seasons ending up as the leading run scorer for them in both seasons.
Shikhar Dhawan was then bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013 and remained with the franchise till 2018.
In 2019, Shikhar Dhawan was roped in by Delhi Daredevils for 5.20 crores.
In 2020, Shikhar Dhawan smashed 2 centuries in 2 matches and became first batter to achieve the record.
In TATA IPL 2022, Shikhar Dhawan was bought by Punjab Kings for a whopping amount of 8.25 crores and ended up as the highest run scorer for the team. Shikhar Dhawan also became the only second batter to score more than 6000 runs in IPL history.
Shikhar Dhawan Stats
In Tests, Shikhar Dhawan has played 34 matches and scored 2315 runs including 7 centuries and 5 half centuries with the highest score of 190 runs in an innings.
In ODIs, Shikhar Dhawan has played 149 matches and scored 6284 runs including 17 centuries and 35 half centuries with the highest score of 143 runs in a match.
In T20Is, Shikhar Dhawan has played 68 matches and scored 1759 runs including 11 half-centuries with the highest score of 92 runs in a match.
In IPL, Shikhar Dhawan has played 206 matches and scored 6244 runs including 2 centuries and 47 half centuries with the highest score of 106 runs in a match.
Shikhar Dhawan Records
· Fastest century on Test Debut
· Most centuries in 2013
· Fastest Indian player to score 1000, 2000 and 3000 ODI runs.
· Highest run-getter in Champions Trophy
· Most runs in T20I in a calendar year
Shikhar Dhawan Family
Shikhar Dhawan was born to Mahendra Pal Dhawan and Sunaina Dhawan in 1985. He has a younger sister named Shreshta. Shikhar Dhawan got married to Aesha Mukerji in 2012 and the couple was blessed with a son named Zoravar in 2014. Shikhar Dhawan also adopted Aesha’s daughters from her previous marriage. However, the couple decided to end their marriage in 2021.
Personal Information
Shikhar Dhawan Full Name: Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan Nickname: Gabbar
Shikhar Dhawan Height: 180 cm
Shikhar Dhawan Birthplace: Delhi, India
Shikhar Dhawan Date of Birth: 5 December 1985
Shikhar Dhawan Age: 36 years
Shikhar Dhawan Nationality: Indian
Shikhar Dhawan Religion: Hinduism
Shikhar Dhawan School: St. Mark Senior Secondary School, Delhi
Shikhar Dhawan Marital Status: Divorced
Shikhar Dhawan Favorite Cricketer: Sachin Tendulkar
Shikhar Dhawan Jersey Number: 25
Shikhar Dhawan Batting style: Left-hand bat
Shikhar Dhawan Favorite Shot: Cut Shot
Shikhar Dhawan Hobbies: Yoga, table tennis
FAQs
1. When did Shikhar Dhawan make his International Debut?
Shikhar Dhawan made his International Debut in an ODI match against Australia on 20 October 2010.
2. How many runs Dhawan has scored in IPL?
In IPL, Shikhar Dhawan has played 206 matches and scored 6244 runs including 2 centuries and 47 half centuries with the highest score of 106 runs in a match.
3. Is Shikhar Dhawan married?
Shikhar Dhawan got married to Aesha Mukerji in 2012 and the couple was blessed with a son named Zoravar in 2014. However, the couple decided to end their marriage in 2021.
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