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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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We will look to win tomorrow: Shikhar Dhawan

Cricket | Feb 17, 2014, 12:59 PM IST

Wellington: At a loss of words to explain India's poor performance, batsman Shikhar Dhawan today conceded that New Zealand have turned the tables on his side in the ongoing second cricket Test but insisted that

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NZ tour a learning curve for young Indian team: Dhawan

Cricket | Feb 13, 2014, 04:00 PM IST

Wellington: India's opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan today said the current Test squad          will only get better with time as they gain in experience, and that the New Zealand tour has been another learning curve for

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Shikhar Dhawan sports Ghajini cut in New Zealand

Cricket | Jan 15, 2014, 01:01 PM IST

Napier: As Team India arrived in Napier for the first one day international against New Zealand here yesterday all eyes were on Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan. Shikhar Dhawan, who is on his debut tour of New

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Impressed with the attacking flair of Shikhar Dhawan: Chappell

Cricket | Jan 13, 2014, 04:25 PM IST

New Delhi: The Australian great Ian Chappel said he was impressed with the attacking flair of the Indian opener Dhawan, who, he felt could be a valuable addition to any side."I really like the look

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10 reasons why Dhawan can win games for India in South Africa

Cricket | Dec 08, 2013, 06:30 AM IST

New Delhi: Before we bring you the ten reasons for Dhawan to win matches for touring India on South African soil, here is the 11th  or and may the most important eason…….its his birthday today.

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Shikhar Dhawan enters top-10 of ICCs ODI batting rankings

Cricket | Dec 01, 2013, 04:16 PM IST

Dubai: Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday entered the top 10 of the ICC rankings for One-Day International (ODI) batsmen for the first time after moving up two places to ninth.Dhawan was rewarded for his

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South Africa suitable to my style of batting: Dhawan

Cricket | Nov 30, 2013, 05:54 PM IST

Mumbai: In-form India opener Shikhar Dhawan feels the conditions in South Africa are suitable to his aggressive style of batting and he is looking forward to play on the bouncy tracks during next month's tour

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Shikhar Dhawan becomes first batsman to hit 5 ODI tons in 2013

Cricket | Nov 29, 2013, 06:32 AM IST

New Delhi: Shikhar Dhawan is right now riding a speed train to stardom.  In the final match of the India West Indies ODI series played at Kanpur on Wednesday, Shikhar scored 119 runs and his

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Want to continue with this good habit of scoring tons, says Shikhar Dhawan

Cricket | Nov 28, 2013, 01:24 PM IST

Kanpur: Shikhar Dhawan has been in the form of his life since his comeback into the Indian team last March and the dashing opener wants to continue with the "good habit" of scoring centuries and

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Sachin Tendulkar's farewell Test: MCA decides ticket prices

Cricket | Oct 22, 2013, 09:25 AM IST

Mumbai: Mumbai Cricket Association today fixed the prices for the tickets to its member clubs and public at large for Sachin Tendulkar's farewell Test against the West Indies at Wankhede Stadium here next month.According to

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AFC Cup: East Bengal pin hopes on home advantage to create history

Football | Oct 21, 2013, 11:23 PM IST

Kolkata: A step away from creating an Indian history, city soccer giants East Bengal are banking on home advantage, as they play for the "country's pride" against holders Kuwait Sports Club in the AFC Cup

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Ponting throws light on Bhajji-Symmo incident in his autobiography

Cricket | Oct 23, 2013, 05:06 PM IST

New Delhi: Ricky Ponting, the former Aussie skipper and batting great is done with writing his autobiography ‘At the close of play'. Ponting has revealed some facts regarding ‘Monkey' episode between Harbhajan Singh and Andrew

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Know about Formula 1 car, the costliest equipment of sports

Other Sports | Apr 15, 2014, 10:35 PM IST

New Delhi: As the countdown of Indian Grand Prix going to be held at Gautam Budhh international Circuit, Greater Noida, has begun, many F1 drivers have arrived in the city to race on the circuit

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India may shuffle bowlers for 4th ODI

Cricket | Oct 21, 2013, 09:04 PM IST

New Delhi: As Australia snatched a win from India in the 3rd ODI because of poor bowling in the death overs, skipper MS Dhoni may shuffle his bowlers for the 4th ODI which will be

south african pacer steyn sustains hamstring

South African pacer Steyn sustains hamstring

Cricket | Oct 21, 2013, 08:45 PM IST

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Pace bowler Dale Steyn is doubtful for South Africa's must-win second test against Pakistan after sustaining a hamstring injury.South Africa media officer Lerato Malekutu says the team is “awaiting Steyn's medical

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World Cup playoff: Portugal faces Sweden

Football | Oct 21, 2013, 07:42 PM IST

Zurich: It will be Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Zlatan Ibrahimovic for a place at the World Cup.Portugal and Sweden were the first two teams drawn by FIFA on Monday for the European playoffs, though the pairing

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Indian Super League: IMG-R to launch IPL like football championship

Football | Oct 21, 2013, 07:31 PM IST

New Delhi: IMG-R are set to launch their new football tournament -- Indian Super League.The championship will foster local talent and feature international stars and will feature eight city-based teams. The league will kick-off in

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Indian Grand Prix: Top foreign drivers support race

Other Sports | Oct 21, 2013, 07:24 PM IST

Greater Noida: The MRF Challenge 2013, which will be the lone support race for the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix here this weekend, has again attracted an impressive line-up of foreign drivers. The field includes

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Hockey India League: 59 overseas players sign up for auction

Hockey | Oct 21, 2013, 09:37 PM IST

New Delhi: A total of 59 overseas players, including 27 Olympians, have signed up for the Hockey India League (HIL) players mini-auction here Nov 18 for the next two editions.HIL chairman Narinder Batra Monday said:

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French Open: Saina India's best bet

Other Sports | Oct 21, 2013, 09:38 PM IST

Paris: Saina Nehwal will be India's best bet as most of her compatriots face tough draws at the $200,000 French Open Super Series which kicks off on Tuesday at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin.Fourth seed