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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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MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah

India vs South Africa: Jasprit Bumrah glad to see MS Dhoni back in blue ahead of Durban ODI

Cricket | Jan 31, 2018, 05:05 PM IST

Bumrah claimed 11 wickets in six innings with a five-wicket haul in the recently concluded three-match Test series in South Africa.

India vs South Africa

Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar, Umesh enjoy wildlife safari in South Africa; see pics

Cricket | Jan 21, 2018, 12:30 PM IST

The players witnessed an entirely different side of South Africa as they took out time to explore the wildlife with their respective families.

Indian Blind Cricket World Cup victory

'Where there's a will, there's a way,' wishes Sachin Tendulkar on India's Blind Cricket World Cup win

Cricket | Jan 20, 2018, 11:04 PM IST

India's cricket fraternity hailed the blind cricket team after their memorable two-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Blind Cricket World Cup final.

Shikhar Dhawan

India vs South Africa: 'Hurt' Shikhar Dhawan aims to fight back in Johannesburg

Cricket | Jan 19, 2018, 06:43 PM IST

Opener KL Rahul, who replaced Dhawan in Centurion, lost his wickets cheaply for 10 and four runs in successive innings.

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Shikhar Dhawan's message for Shoaib Malik wins over Pakistani hearts

Cricket | Jan 19, 2018, 01:17 PM IST

Shikhar Dhawan's gesture touched the hearts of the Pakistani fans, who praised the Delhi batsman and even called him a "true gentleman".

India vs South Africa 2018 Test Series

2nd Test: Sunil Gavaskar questions Virat Kohli's selection, calls Shikhar Dhawan 'scapegoat'

Cricket | Jan 13, 2018, 05:33 PM IST

The visitors have made three changes to their playing XI for Centurion Test, KL Rahul has replaced Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma came in for Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel has been included in place of injured Saha.

Cheteshwar Pujara

Indian batsmen need to shake off lethargy if they dream to win series in South Africa: Sunil Gavaskar

Cricket | Jan 13, 2018, 12:39 PM IST

Gavaskar believes it’s difficult for India to win the series from this point but it’s not impossible.

Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul

KL Rahul, Parthiv Patel to replace Shikhar Dhawan, Wriddhiman Saha in Centurion, say reports

Cricket | Jan 12, 2018, 09:33 PM IST

According to reports, Kohli has decided to exclude wicketkeeper Saha from the playing XI that played in Cape Town.

india vs south africa 2018

India vs South Africa: Shikhar Dhawan to be replaced by KL Rahul in 2nd Test, say reports

Cricket | Jan 11, 2018, 12:06 PM IST

Shikhar Dhawan's poor performance in the first Test in Cape Town could see Lokesh Rahul making a return to the starting XI in the Centurion Test.

Shikhar Dhawan

'Positive and confident' India look forward to Centurion Test: Shikhar Dhawan

Cricket | Jan 10, 2018, 04:42 PM IST

In the first Test at Cape Town, the 32-year-old Delhi batsman lost his wicket for 16 runs in both of India's innings.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma go on New Year shopping in Cape Town; See Pics

Cricket | Jan 01, 2018, 04:10 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, who got married last month, went on a shopping date in Cape Town ahead of India's first Test against South Africa.

Indian cricket team

Team India practices indoors due to wet outfield in Cape Town; See pics

Cricket | Dec 21, 2021, 05:23 PM IST

Indian Cricket Team shared some of the pictures from the practice session ahead of the first Test, be held in Cape Town from January 5 to 9.

Shikhar Dhawan

After troubling Dhawan's family, Emirates Airline receives criticism from Pietersen, issues apology

Cricket | Dec 31, 2017, 02:51 PM IST

The airline left Pietersen's bags in Dubai when the cricketer boarded a flight to Melbourne, Australia, for the coverage of ongoing Big Bash League.

Shikhar Dhawan

Emirates Airline explains why it stopped Shikhar Dhawan's family from boarding flight to SA

Cricket | Dec 30, 2017, 02:41 PM IST

Although the Emirates Airline apologised for the inconvenience caused to Dhawan and family, it rejected the allegations made by the Indian batsman.

India tour of South Africa

Shikhar Dhawan's wife and kids not allowed to board flight to SA, opener hits out at Emirates airline

Cricket | Dec 29, 2017, 05:24 PM IST

Dhawan, along with his wife Aesha, kids and the entire Indian contingent, was on his way from Mumbai to Cape Town for Team India's 56-day tour to the Rainbow Nation, where they will play three Tests, six ODIs and three T20Is.

Shikhar Dhawan

India in South Africa: Opener Shikhar Dhawan doubtful for 1st Test in Cape Town

Cricket | Dec 28, 2017, 11:20 AM IST

Before Indian team's departure, Dhawan was seen entering the team hotel limping with his left ankle heavily strapped.

Shikhar Dhawan

Dhawan, Jadeja inspire young cricketers ahead of Under-19 World Cup

Cricket | Dec 27, 2017, 04:17 PM IST

India have reached the final five times, winning the tournament on three occasions.

virat kohli, anushka sharma, mumbai, reception

Watch video: Virat Kohli burns the dance floor with Shikhar Dhawan’s son Zoravar at Mumbai reception

Trending | Dec 27, 2017, 11:13 AM IST

Virat took little Zoravar in his arms and literally made themselves the centre of attraction when they started grooving.

anushka sharma virat kohli

This picture of Shikhar Dhawan’s son sleeping in Anushka Sharma’s lap is the best thing on internet today!

Celebrities | Dec 22, 2017, 04:42 PM IST

Amongst all, this picture of Anushka Sharma with little Zorawar is trending for all the right reasons.

India vs Sri lanka 2017

Ahead of South Africa tour, Shikhar Dhawan says batsmen learning from mistakes

Cricket | Dec 16, 2017, 04:39 PM IST

The southpaw was also all praise for his opening partner Rohit, who has led from the front in his first full series as captain.

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