Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is celebrating his birthday on December 5. Known for his explosive batting,
Shikhar Dhawan has been a key player for the Indian cricket team. He was born in Delhi to Sunaina and Mahendra Pal Dhawan on December 5, 1985. Popularly known as “Gabbar,” Dhawan has achieved significant milestones in his cricketing career. He is admired for his aggressive playing style and has been a consistent performer in the international cricket arena. As he turns 37, fans and well-wishers are celebrating his achievements and wishing him the best for the future.
Personal Information of Shikhar Dhawan
Personal Information
Born
5 December 1985 (age 37)
Place of Birth
New Delhi, India
Nicknames
Mr. ICC, Shiki boy, Gabbar
Batting Style
Left-handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm off break
Role
Opening batter
International Information
National Side
India (2010–2022)
Test Debut (cap 277)
14 March 2013 vs Australia
Last Test
7 September 2018 vs England
ODI Debut (cap 188)
20 October 2010 vs Australia
Last ODI
10 December 2022 vs Bangladesh
ODI Shirt No.
42 (previously 25)
T20I Debut (cap 36)
4 June 2011 vs West Indies
Last T20I
29 July 2021 vs Sri Lanka
T20I Shirt No.
42 (previously 25)
Domestic Team Information
Years
Team
2004–present
Delhi
2008
Delhi Daredevils (squad no. 16)
2009–2010
Mumbai Indians (squad no. 16)
2011–2012
Deccan Chargers (squad no. 25)
2013–2018
Sunrisers Hyderabad (squad no. 25)
2019–2021
Delhi Capitals (squad no. 42)
2022–present
Punjab Kings
Career Statistics
Matches
Runs
Average
100s/50s
Top Score
Test
34
2,315
40.61
7/5
190
ODI
167
6,793
44.11
17/39
143
First-Class (FC)
122
8,499
44.26
25/29
224
List A (LA)
297
12,025
44.53
30/67
248
Bowling Statistics
Matches
Balls Bowled
Wickets
Bowling Average
Best Bowling
Test
34
54
0
–
–
ODI
–
–
–
–
–
First-Class (FC)
122
298
3
47.33
2/30
List A (LA)
297
272
9
27.66
2/22
Fielding Statistics
Catches/Stumpings
Test
28/–
ODI
83/–
First-Class (FC)
120/–
List A (LA)
147/–
Medal Record
Men’s Cricket
Representing India
Champions Trophy
Winner: 2013 England & Wales
Runner-up: 2017 England & Wales
T20 World Cup
Runner-up: 2014 Bangladesh
Asia Cup
Winner: 2016 Bangladesh
Winner: 2018 UAE
What are some of Shikhar Dhawan’s career highlights ?
Some of the career highlights of Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan include:
Scoring the fastest Test century by a debutant against Australia in 2012-13, with a century off just 85 balls and a total of 187 runs.
Emerging as the player of the tournament in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, scoring 363 runs in five games, including two centuries.
Holding the record for the fastest 2000 and 3000 ODI runs by an Indian batter.
Scoring 6793 runs in 167 ODI matches, averaging 44.11, with 17 centuries and 39 half-centuries.
Playing 217 IPL matches, amassing 6,617 runs with an average of 35.39, including 2 centuries and 50 half-centuries, and currently captaining Punjab Kings in the IPL.
These are just a few of the many achievements of Shikhar Dhawan’s illustrious cricketing career.
What is Shikhar Dhawan’s highest score in international cricket ?
Shikhar Dhawan’s highest score in international cricket is 143 runs, which he scored against Australia on March 10, 2019, at the Punjab Cricket Chandigarh in an ODI match.
Shikhar Dhawan net worth
As of 2023, Shikhar Dhawan’s net worth is estimated to be around $15 million to $25 million, depending on the source.
Dhawan’s primary source of income is his cricketing career, including his earnings from the Indian cricket team and the Indian Premier League (IPL). He also earns a significant amount from brand endorsements and investments.
Shikhar Dhawan cricbuzz
Shikhar Dhawan’s Cricbuzz profile provides information about his career, including his batting and bowling statistics in Test, ODI, T20I, and IPL matches.
As of November 19, 2023, Dhawan has played 34 Test matches, scoring 2315 runs with an average of 40.61, including 7 centuries and 5 half-centuries.
In 167 ODI matches, he has scored 6793 runs with an average of 44.11, including 17 centuries and 39 half-centuries.
The 68 T20 matches, he has scored 1759 runs with an average of 27.92, including 11 half-centuries. In 217 IPL matches, he has scored 6616 runs with an average of 35.19, including 2 centuries and 50 half-centuries.
Dhawan’s highest score in international cricket is 143 runs, which he scored against Australia on March 10, 2019, in an ODI match.
Format
Matches
Runs
Average
Centuries
Half-Centuries
Test
34
2315
40.61
7
5
ODI
167
6793
44.11
17
39
T20I
68
1759
27.92
0
11
IPL
217
6616
35.19
2
50
Shikhar Dhawan centuries
Format
Total Centuries
Test Centuries
ODI Centuries
International Career
24
7
17
Note: Data accurate as of January 2020.
Shikhar Dhawan family
Shikhar Dhawan was born on December 5, 1985, in Delhi, India, to Sunaina and Mahendra Pal Dhawan into a Punjabi Hindu Khatri family. He completed his schooling at St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School in Meera Bagh, Delhi. In 2008, Dhawan became engaged to Melbourne-based Aesha Mukerji, an experienced kickboxer, and later married her in 2012. They have a son named Zoravar, and Dhawan has also adopted Aesha’s daughters, Aliyah and Rhea. However, Dhawan and Mukerji ended their marriage in September 2021, and Dhawan was granted divorce on October 5, 2023, on grounds of “mental cruelty” by estranged wife Aesha Mukerji
Shikhar Dhawan divorce
A Delhi court granted Shikhar Dhawan divorce from his wife Aesha Mukerji on grounds of mental cruelty inflicted by her.
Dhawan and Aesha married in 2012 and have an 8-year-old son named Zoraver who is an Australian citizen. Aesha has two daughters from a previous marriage.
The court noted that Aesha subjected Dhawan to mental agony by forcing him to live separately from his son for years, as she refused to move to India from Australia
Dhawan alleged Aesha compelled him to make her the owner of properties he bought in Australia and pocketed sale proceeds.
While granting divorce, the court allowed Dhawan visitation rights to meet his son in India and Australia, and directed Aesha to bring the child to India for visits during school holidays.
Shikhar Dhawan father
His father’s name is Mahendra Pal Dhawan.
Shikhar Dhawan jersey number
Shikhar jersey number in T20I matches is 42, and it was previously 25