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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.

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India tour of England

SEE PICS: Team India train hard ahead of T20Is against England

Cricket | Jul 01, 2018, 08:41 PM IST

With Bumrah being ruled out of the T20 series after sustaining a thumb injury, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will have to shoulder additional responsibility at the death overs.

India vs ireland

Ahead of 2nd T20I against Ireland, Virat Kohli and Co. enjoy a day out in Dublin

Cricket | Jun 28, 2018, 07:03 PM IST

Skipper Kohli, Pandya, Rahul, Dhawan and Karthik were seen enjoying a sunny day out ahead of the 2nd and last T20I of the two-match series which India lead 1-0. Take a look. 

Ireland vs India T20I

Shikhar Dhawan calls Dinesh Karthik a 'legend'. Here's why

Cricket | Jun 27, 2018, 06:28 PM IST

In the video, Dinesh Karthik is seen presenting the introduction to Team India's nets session on a mic.

Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay

Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay rise in ICC Test rankings following tons against Afghanistan

Cricket | Jun 19, 2018, 04:01 PM IST

Dhawan's knock of 107, during which he became the first player from India to complete a century before lunch on the opening day of a Test match, saw him gain 10 spots to reach a career-best 24th position.

India vs Afghanistan One-off Test

One-off Test: India dismiss Afghanistan twice in a day to win in two days

Cricket | Jun 15, 2018, 07:38 PM IST

Team India wrapped up the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Day 2 itself as a ruthless India side beat their opponents by an innings and 262 runs on their Test debut.

India vs Afghanistan, One-off Test: Enjoyed my battle with Rashid Khan, says Shikhar Dhawan

India vs Afghanistan, One-off Test: Enjoyed my battle with Rashid , says Dhawan

Cricket | Jun 14, 2018, 09:06 PM IST

Dhawan smashed his way to a 96-ball-107 and was especially severe on Rashid during his first session century as India finished the day at 347 for 6 on the first day of the historic one-off Test.

India vs Afghanistan One-off Test Day 1

India vs Afghanistan, One-off Test, Day 1: Afghanistan fight back after Dhawan, Vijay hundreds

Cricket | Jun 14, 2018, 07:00 PM IST

Dhawan became the first Indian batsman to score a century in the first session of a Test match joining the illustrious ranks of Sir Don Bradman, Victor Trumper, Majid Khan, and David Warner.

India vs Afghanistan Test match

One-off Test: Shikhar Dhawan becomes only Indian to smash hundred in first session of a Test

Cricket | Jun 14, 2018, 12:16 PM IST

Dhawan became the first ever Indian batsman to score a century in the first session of a Test match,  joining the illustrious ranks of Sir Don Bradman, Victor Trumper, Majid Khan, David Warner.

Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Gayle

Shikhar Dhawan reunites with 'Jamaican Daler Mehndi' Chris Gayle; Have a look!

Cricket | Jun 01, 2018, 01:55 PM IST

Gayle sported a turban, watching which Dhawan didn't hesitate to compare him with India's vibrant Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi.

Shikhar Dhawan India vs England 2018

Exclusive | India will look to create history by winning Test series in England: Shikhar Dhawan to IndiaTV

Cricket | May 31, 2018, 01:16 PM IST

Shikhar Dhawan has his eyes set on making an impact in England and states that the tour is important for India.

CEAT Awards

CEAT Awards: Virat Kohli bags International Cricketer of the Year

Cricket | May 28, 2018, 11:14 PM IST

Shikhar Dhawan was presented the International Batsman of the Year Award, while pace sensation Trent Boult won the International Bowler of the Year Award.

Shikhar Dhawan Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2018

IPL 2018: 'Gabbar is back': Shikhar Dhawan roars back in style

Cricket | May 11, 2018, 11:07 AM IST

Shikhar Dhawan rose to the occasion with a sublime innings that was laced with nine boundaries and four sixes. 

Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson

IPL 2018: Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson power Sunrisers Hyderabad into playoffs

Cricket | May 11, 2018, 10:37 AM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad outclassed Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets to consolidate their position on the top of the IPL 2018 Points Table at the Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, on Thursday.

Arjuna Award

Shikhar Dhawan, Smriti Mandhana nominated for Arjuna Award

Cricket | Apr 25, 2018, 06:47 PM IST

Dhawan is currently playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Sunrisers Hyderabad and has been a consistent performer across all three formats for India. 

IPL 2018

IPL 2018: Coach Tom Moody tells Sunrisers' top order to play 'natural game'

Cricket | Apr 19, 2018, 12:13 AM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has told his top order batsmen to play their natural game ahead of the match against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League in Mohali on Thursday.

IPL 2018 Shikhar Dhawan

IPL 2018: Shikhar Dhawan reveals what he wants to do after retiring from cricket

Cricket | Apr 15, 2018, 11:32 PM IST

Dhawan was asked about his interests other than cricket and he did have an answer prepared on what he would do after hanging up his helmet.

shikhar dhawan sunrisers hyderabad ipl 2018

IPL 2018: Shikhar Dhawan wants to continue with 'aggressive' style

Cricket | Apr 10, 2018, 10:59 AM IST

After being dropped on nought, Shikhar Dhawan blasted his way to a superb 77 and guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals.

Shikhar Dhawan

IPL 2018: Shikhar Dhawan powers Sunrisers Hyderabad to emphatic 9-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals

Cricket | Apr 09, 2018, 11:59 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad thrashed Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 11 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Shikhar Dhawan Shahid Afridi

'Zyada dimaag mat lagao': Shikhar Dhawan asks Shahid Afridi to stay away from Kashmir

Cricket | Apr 05, 2018, 04:33 PM IST

Afridi had earlier on posted a status on Twitter regarding Kashmir which has left the Indians angered.

Shikhar Dhawan

Family Man! Shikhar Dhawan surprising his kids at school will leave you swooning

Cricket | Mar 29, 2018, 01:24 PM IST

Dhawan took to Twitter to share a video showing him making a surprise visit to his son Zoravar's school and the reaction of the young lad seeing his father is just priceless.

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