Shikhar Dhawan came into the limelight after an unpredictable run in the Under 19 World Cup of 2014. There, this stupendous batsman scored a total of 505 runs with three straight centuries. As a left-handed opening batsman, Shikhar has been consistent for a lengthy period in the Delhi-line up with Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir. Cricket experts have regarded him as an asset for having the capability to play and dig for massive run-scoring innings.
| Name | Shikhar Dhawan |
| Date of Birth | 5 December 1985 |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Height | 5 ft 9 Inches |
| Playing Role | Left Handed Batsman |
| ICC Rankings- | ODI - 16 T20 - 24 |
| Batting (Runs Scored) | |
| ODIs | 5688 |
| Tests | 2315 |
| T20 | 1588 |
Shikhar Dhawan’s international career has spanned over ten years now. Making his debut in a Test series against Australia in 2013, he scored the fastest century ever in a debut in just 85 balls and a staggering 187 runs. He also scored a massive 363 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy in the same year in just five games, scoring two centuries. He was also one of the top run-scorers in the 2015 World Cup, ending his run in the tournament with 412 runs.
Although the capability of Shikhar Dhawan’s left-side games is deemed to be scratchy and hurried, it is in striking contrast with his off-side playing. He has been regarded by many experts as a wild card for teams, with the ability to come through when the team requires it.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest score | Average | Strike Rate | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| Test | 34 | 58 | 2315 | 190 | 40.61 | 66.95 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 316 | 12 |
| ODI | 136 | 133 | 5688 | 143 | 45.14 | 94.02 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 710 | 69 |
| T20I | 60 | 59 | 1588 | 92 | 28.36 | 128.27 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 175 | 47 |
| IPL | 159 | 158 | 4578 | 97 | 33.17 | 124.78 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 524 | 96 |
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls Bowled | Runs | Wkts | BBM | Econ | Avg | Strike Rate | 5W | 10W |
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls Bowled | Runs | Wkts | BBM | Econ | Avg | Strike Rate | 5W | 10W |
| Test | 34 | 5 | 54 | 18 | 0 | 0/0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 136 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20I | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| IPL | 159 | 6 | 48 | 66 | 4 | 1/7 | 8.25 | 16.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The Indian Premier League has been very beneficial for the career of this game-changer. Dhawan got his first IPL break in the year 2008 when he was picked by the Delhi Daredevils, now named the Delhi Capitals. He was given the crucial spot of number 3 and has recorded the third-highest run score with 340 runs in just 14 matches. He was traded to Mumbai Indians the next year, and then to Deccan Chargers in 2011. Playing for the Deccan Chargers brought a significant change in Shikhar Dhawan’s career, helping him get back into his form again after two dismal seasons of IPL with the Mumbai Indians.
He also played for the Sunrisers Hyderabad for two subsequent seasons of the IPL but has returned to his home team, the Delhi Capitals, after 11 years.
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