Shikhar Dhawan is an Indian international cricketer renowned for his aggressive left-handed opening batting. Born on December 5, 1985, in Delhi, India, Dhawan has been a key player for the Indian cricket team, especially in the One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). His distinctive mustache and attacking play style have made him a fan favorite. Dhawan is also known for his quick scoring ability and has been a crucial part of India’s batting lineup in several ICC tournaments.
Biography
Shikhar Dhawan’s cricketing journey began at a young age in Delhi, where he was recognized for his talent early on. He made a name for himself in the Under-19 cricket world when he was the leading run-scorer in the 2004 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Dhawan made his first-class debut for Delhi in November 2004, and over the years, he developed into a prolific scorer in domestic cricket.
Dhawan’s international debut came in 2010 in an ODI against Australia. However, it was his Test debut in March 2013 against Australia in Mohali that truly announced his arrival on the international stage, where he scored the fastest century by any batsman on Test debut (85 balls). This innings established him as a key figure in the Indian batting lineup.
Sporting Achievements
Shikhar Dhawan’s sporting achievements are highlighted by numerous memorable innings for India, particularly in ODIs and T20Is. He has been part of several successful campaigns, including the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, where he was the tournament’s top scorer and played a significant role in India’s triumph.
Dhawan has scored over 10,000 runs in international cricket, including more than 20 centuries in ODIs, showcasing his consistency and importance to the Indian team. He has formed formidable opening partnerships, notably with Rohit Sharma, contributing to some of India’s biggest successes in limited-overs cricket over the past decade.
In addition to his international success, Dhawan has been a prominent figure in the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing teams like Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he has been among the top run-scorers in the tournament’s history.
Shikhar Dhawan’s journey from a young talent to a key player for India exemplifies his hard work, dedication, and resilience. As he continues his career, Dhawan’s contributions to Indian cricket, especially in ODIs and T20Is, cement his legacy as one of the country’s top batsmen.
Player Stats
Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| Tests | 34 | 58 | 1 | 2315 | 190 | 40.61 | 3458 | 66.94 | 7 | 5 | 316 | 12 | 28 | 0 |
| ODIs | 167 | 164 | 10 | 6793 | 143 | 44.11 | 7436 | 91.35 | 17 | 39 | 842 | 79 | 83 | 0 |
| T20Is | 68 | 66 | 3 | 1759 | 92 | 27.92 | 1392 | 126.36 | 0 | 11 | 191 | 50 | 19 | 0 |
| FC | 122 | 202 | 10 | 8499 | 224 | 44.26 | 14372 | 59.13 | 25 | 29 | – | – | 120 | 0 |
| List A | 302 | 298 | 23 | 12074 | 248 | 43.90 | – | – | 30 | 67 | – | – | 149 | 0 |
| T20s | 329 | 326 | 34 | 9645 | 106* | 33.03 | 7695 | 125.34 | 2 | 69 | 1090 | 224 | 133 | 0 |
Bowling
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 34 | 5 | 54 | 18 | 0 | – | – | – | 2.00 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 167 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20Is | 68 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| FC | 122 | – | 298 | 142 | 3 | 2/30 | 2/30 | 47.33 | 2.85 | 99.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 302 | – | 272 | 249 | 9 | 2/22 | 2/22 | 27.66 | 5.49 | 30.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 329 | 6 | 48 | 66 | 4 | 1/7 | 1/7 | 16.50 | 8.25 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |