Who Is Shikhar Dhawan?
Shikhar Dhawan is an Indian International cricketer who plays as an aggressive left-handed opening batsman. Known for his dynamic stroke play and Batting style, Dhawan has scored over 5,000 runs for India in ODIs and T20s, including multiple centuries. He was the fastest Indian batsman to reach 1000 runs in ICC tournaments. Dhawan also captains the IPL side Punjab Kings and has achieved tremendous success over his career as a destructive batsman atop Inida’s batting line-up.
Wiki/Overview
Full Name | Shikhar Dhawan |
Nickname | Mr. ICC, Shiki Boy, Gabbar, Jatt Ji |
Profession | Cricketer(left-handed Batsman) |
Date of Birth | 5 December, 1985 |
Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
Age (as of 2023) | 38 |
Known for | Explosive Batting Style; fastest Indian Batsman to reach 1000 runs in ICC Championship; 5000 runs in ODIs and T20s |
Father | Mahendra Pal Dhawan |
Mother | Sunaina Dhawan |
Spouse | Ayesha Mukherjee (m. October 2012; div. October 2023) |
Education | 12th standard |
Alma Mater | St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School, Delhi |
Organization | N/A |
Residence | N/A |
Nationality | Indian |
Height | 5’11’’(approx.) |
Religion | Hindu |
Hair Colour | N/A |
Weight | 80kg(approx.) |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Earlylife
Young Delhi boy, bat in hand by twelve, trained by legendary Tarak Sinha’s touch. Wicket-keeping first, then runs unleashed, scoring his way to the blue of India’s dream. From schoolyard days to global fame, Dhawan’s journey began with passion’s early flame.
Career
Shikhar Dhawan has had an accomplished cricket career over 15 years. Having made his debut in 2004, he cemented his position as the first choice opening partner of Rohit Sharma in ODIs and T20 cricket for India with his trademark flamboyant batting style. Dhawan played a key part in India’s historic Champions Trophy triumphs in 2013 and 2017. He holds the record for the fastest Test century by a debutant.
Education
Shikhar Dhawan did not have a formal higher education degree beyond his schooling. He attended St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School in Delhi where he first trained as a cricketer in the youth teams. After strong domestic performances, Dhawan made his first-class debut for Delhi at the age of 17, focusing full-time on professional cricket then on.
Family and Affairs
Dhawan credits his father, Mahendra as his childhood role model and early mentor in cricket. His mother Sunaina offered encouragement too. Coming from a humble middle-class family, their unconditional support despite struggles enabled Dhawan to singularly focus on achieving excellence as a professional cricketer from a young age. He was married to Ayesha Mukherjee from 2012 to 2023 and also had a son, Zoravar Dhawan in 2014. The couple divorced in 2023 after facing a challenging relationship and allegations of mental cruelty.
Achievements
Some of Shikhar Dhawan’s major career achievements include:
• Over 23,000 international runs in 420+ matches across formats
• Fastest Test century on debut (85 balls)
• ICC Champions Trophy winner (2013, 2017)
• Quickest Indian to score 1000, 3000, and 4000 ODI runs
• Sixth highest run-getter for India in ODIs
• Most runs in a calender year for India in T20Is (689 runs in 2018)
• IPL record for most runs in a single edition (695 runs in 2020)
Appearance
Physical attributes such as height, weight, body measurements, eye color, and hair color are not publicly available.
Achievements
Standing tall at 1.8 meters (5’11’’), Dhawan cuts a lean yet athletic figure. Sun-kissed skin and a mischievous grin framed by a signature twirled moustache. Sharp eyes radiate both playful charm and steely determination. His toned physique speaks of dedication, while a spring in his step hints at the explosive energy he unleashes on the field.
Money Factor
Net Worth: | $15M |
Salary / Income: | $1.2M |
Trivia & Facts
Dhawan loves music and is a big fan of Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan. He even released a music video called “Dil Armaan” in 2020.
• He showcased his acting skills in a cameo appearance in 2014 Bollywood film, “Heropanti”, alongside Tiger Shroff.
• Dhawan is a dog enthusiast and often posts pictures of his pet poodles on social media.
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