Opening batsman and occasional wicket-keeper, known for his aggressive style and impressive performances in international cricket tournaments.
Shikhar Dhawan is a name synonymous with aggressive batting and exceptional cricketing skills. As a left-handed opening batsman, he has made a mark in the cricketing world with his fearless approach and incredible records.
Dhawan's career has been studded with numerous achievements, including being the leading run-scorer in the 2013 and 2017 Champions Trophy tournaments, where he was awarded the Golden Bat in both instances. He was also the top scorer for India in the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dhawan has played for Punjab Kings and has achieved the rare feat of scoring two back-to-back centuries. He was awarded the Player of the Tournament in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2018 Asia Cup, where he was the top scorer of the tournament.
Shikhar Dhawan was born on December 5, 1985, in Delhi, India, to Sunaina and Mahendra Pal Dhawan, into a Punjabi family. He completed his schooling at St. Marks Senior Secondary Public School in Meera Bagh, Delhi. Since the age of 12, he trained at Sonnet Club under the guidance of coach Tarak Sinha, who has trained 12 international cricketers.
Dhawan made his One Day International (ODI) debut against Australia in October 2010 at Visakhapatnam. His Test debut came against the same opposition in March 2013 at Mohali, where he scored the fastest century by any batsman on Test debut, ending his innings with 187 runs from 174 balls.
In August 2013, Dhawan recorded the then-second-highest individual score in a List A match when he scored 248 runs off 150 balls for India A against South Africa A at Pretoria. During the 4th ODI against South Africa in Johannesburg, he became the first Indian and ninth overall to score a century in his 100th ODI game.
Shikhar Dhawan's impressive records and achievements have made him a household name in the cricketing world. His aggressive style of play and fearlessness on the pitch have inspired countless young cricketers, and his legacy is set to continue for years to come.
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