Monday, November 18, 2024
Advertisement
  1. You Are At:
  2. News
  3. Profile

Shikhar Dhawan 260x260 image

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan

Height: 1.8 m DOB: December 5, 1985

Shikhar Dhawan is a stylish and aggressive left-handed opening batsman and can also bowl right-arm off break. Dhawan, who was born in Delhi, plays for the India national cricket team. He also represents Delhi in domestic tournaments and plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. Dhawan is married to Ayesha Mukherjee.

Read More

NEWS

India vs Sri Lanka

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan roars back in return with blazing 190

Cricket | Jul 26, 2017, 04:18 PM IST

Shikhar Dhawan scored a scintillating hundred against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle to swell India's total on Day 1.

India's Tour of Sri Lanka

Shikhar Dhawan or Abhinav Mukund should not feel the burden of pressure: Virat Kohli

Cricket | Jul 20, 2017, 08:07 PM IST

Sri Lanka are a team in transition but Kohli expects them to put up more than a fight in the upcoming tour which features a series of Test and ODI matches and a one-off Ttwenty match.

India's Tour of Sri Lanka

Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri call on Team India to maintain No. 1 Test spot

Cricket | Jul 20, 2017, 08:55 PM IST

Pointing out that Lanka has a great track record at home, Shastri insisted that they are not going to take things for granted and would try to perform to the best of their abilities.

India vs Sri Lanka 2017

Shikhar Dhawan replaces Murali Vijay in India's Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

Cricket | Jul 17, 2017, 04:54 PM IST

The 31-year-old Shikhar Dhawan returns to the Test team after playing his last match against New Zealand in October 2016.

A file image of Shikhar Dhawan.

I've come back as much stronger player now, says Shikhar Dhawan

Cricket | Jun 29, 2017, 05:45 PM IST

Opener Shikhar Dhawan said he has worked on his game while he was out of the Indian team.

Shikhar Dhawan works out in the gym.

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya flex muscles before third ODI

Cricket | Jun 28, 2017, 02:23 PM IST

India, who lead the five-match series 1-0, will take on West Indies in the third ODI on Friday in Antigua.

Dwayne Bravo with former Indian skipper MS Dhoni

Dwayne Bravo plays host to ‘brother from another mother’ MS Dhoni along with Kohli and Dhawan

Cricket | Jun 26, 2017, 02:47 PM IST

Dwayne 'DJ' Bravo hosted a special dinner for his close friends in Team India at his residence in Trinidad.

Ajinkya Rahane in action against West Indies in 2nd ODI.

I was hungry for runs, says Ajinkya Rahane

Cricket | Jun 26, 2017, 12:08 PM IST

Opener Ajinkya Rahane struck his third ODI hundred and laid down the foundation for India's 105-run win against West Indies in Port of Spain.

Team India celebrates a wicket against West Indies.

India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: Ajinkya Rahane, Kuldeep Yadav shine in India's 105-run win

Cricket | Jun 26, 2017, 04:18 AM IST

Riding on Ajinkya Rahane's 103 off 104 balls, India pilled up a massive 310/5 and then restricted the West Indies to 205/6 to romp to a 105-run win and take 1-0 lead in 5-match series.

Yuvraj Singh during practice session

India vs West Indies: All eyes on Yuvraj Singh as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Cricket | Jun 24, 2017, 02:47 PM IST

After first ODI being washed out due to bad weather conditions, Virat Kohli's men will be hoping for a complete game in the second match against West Indies.

Virat Kohli reacts after rain stopped play at the Queen's

India vs West Indies: Relentless rain forces washout of 1st ODI

Cricket | Jun 24, 2017, 01:10 PM IST

India vs West Indies: Invited to bat, India were 199/3 against the West Indies when rain stopped play in the first ODI at Queen's Park Oval.

A file image of Ajinkya Rahane.

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli says Ajinkya Rahane will open in all five ODIs

Cricket | Jun 23, 2017, 11:27 AM IST

West Indies are currently ranked ninth at the ICC ODI rankings and they are still uncertain of a spot in the 2019 World Cup but Virat Kohli said that his side cannot take any team lightly.

India captain Virat Kohli and Pakistan captain Sarfraz

ICC Champions Trophy XI: Sarfraz Ahmed pips Virat Kohli to become captain

Cricket | Jun 20, 2017, 03:41 PM IST

The jury comprising the likes of former English captain Michael Atherton, Sourav Ganguly and Ramiz Raja selected four Pakistanis, three Indians, three Englishmen and one Bangladesh player are included in Team of the ICC CT 2017.

Shikhar Dhawan of India celebrates his century during the

Shikhar Dhawan reveals his love for 'ghazals' in candid chat show

Cricket | Jun 12, 2017, 03:31 PM IST

In a candid chat show with Vikram Sathye, India's leading opener Shikhar Dhawan talks about his inspiration and his connect with Sufi music.

Shikhar Dhawan reacts after slamming a hundred against Sri

Shikhar Dhawan fastest to 1000 runs in ICC tournaments, breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record

Cricket | Jun 12, 2017, 10:48 AM IST

Opener Shikhar Dhawan took just 16 innings to reach the 1000-run mark, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who took 18 innings to complete the milestone.

A file image of R Ashwin and AB de Villiers.

India vs South Africa, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Key Battles to watch out for

Cricket | Jun 11, 2017, 12:14 PM IST

India vs South Africa: Here's a look at some of the key battles to watch out from during the high-octane match.

Shikhar Dhawan raises his bat after his hundred.

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan smashes 10th ODI hundred, joins elite club

Cricket | Jun 09, 2017, 02:38 PM IST

Shikhar Dhawan notched up his tenth ODI hundred in India's second group fixture against SL in ICC Champions Trophy 2017 at Kennington Oval, London. The Delhi batsman brought up his third century in the prestigious ICC event.

Shikhar Dhawan, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Yuvraj Singh

April Fool’s Day: Yuvraj Singh gets the better of Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Shikhar Dhawan

Other Sports | Apr 01, 2017, 07:37 PM IST

Two Indian cricketers and IPL teammates at Sunrisers Hyderabad, Yuvraj Singh and Shikhar Dhawan, shared a laugh on April Fool’s day with Dhawan at the receiving end of a prank orchestrated by Yuvraj. Yuvraj is

Karun Nair to replace Shikhar Dhawan for third Ind-NZ test

Karun Nair to replace injured Shikhar Dhawan for third Ind-NZ Test

Cricket | Oct 06, 2016, 08:53 AM IST

Promising opening batsman Karun Nair will release injured Shikhar Dhawan for the third match of the three-Test home series against New Zealand, starting on October 8 in Indore

Shikhar Dhawan

Hit by Trent Boult’s bouncer, Shikhar Dhawan taken to city hospital for x-ray

Cricket | Oct 02, 2016, 05:37 PM IST

Opener Shikhar Dhawan, whose left thumb was today hit by a bouncer from Trent Boult in the third over of India’s second innings today, was taken to a city hospital for x-ray. Dhawan got out

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement