Shikhar Dhawan Profile: Family, Age, Career info, Records & Stats

Shikhar Dhawan Personal Information

Shikhar Dhawan’s life took a dramatic turn when he stepped onto the Test cricket stage in Mohali in 2012-13, stunning the cricketing world, including Australia’s team, by smashing the fastest century ever by a debutant. This milestone came after nine years of grinding in first-class cricket, a period when many had written him off. India’s opening batsmen, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, had long dominated, forming the country’s most successful Test opening pair, leaving little room for newcomers like Dhawan.

Born and raised in Delhi, Dhawan emerged as part of the city’s rich tradition of elegant batsmen, a legacy that grew strong in the 2000s. At the crease, he stood tall, his stance upright, though his hands could seem stiff when defending shots. His love for the cover drive became his signature, a stroke that reflected his flair. Those who shared the field with him in domestic matches often spoke of his bold confidence, which sometimes bordered on showmanship. Off the field, his ever-changing hairstyles and twirled mustache marked him as a vibrant, flamboyant character.

Dhawan’s talent had shone early, particularly during the 2003-04 Under-19 World Cup, where he was named Player of the Tournament after piling up 505 runs, including three centuries, at an average of 84.16. Yet, in the Ranji Trophy, his domestic performances were steady but not spectacular, with his batting average hovering in the mid-40s. Despite his flair, he struggled to make selectors take notice. Modest showings in the IPL and a handful of one-day internationals, combined with the success of India’s Test openers, made it seem as though Dhawan’s career might remain confined to domestic cricket and T20 leagues.

At the age of 27, with 81 first-class matches and 5,679 runs behind him, Dhawan’s fortunes changed. Sehwag and Gambhir hit a rough patch, opening the door for his Test debut. He seized the moment, delivering what many consider one of India’s finest debut performances, hammering 187 runs off just 174 balls to steer India to victory in a four-day Test. His brilliance didn’t stop there. Selected for the 2013 Champions Trophy, Dhawan carried his red-hot form forward, scoring centuries in India’s first two matches of the tournament.

Though his career faced challenges, with struggles during tours to England and Australia in 2014, Dhawan’s resilience shone through. He roared back to form in the 2015 World Cup, amassing 412 runs at an average of 51.50, helping India reach the semi-finals and cementing his place in the team’s story.

Full Name	Shikhar Dhawan
Date of Birth	December 5, 1985
Age	39 Years
Nationality	Indian
Birth Place	New Delhi
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Batting Style	Left handed Batsman
Bowling Style	Right arm Off break Bowler
Debut	October 20, 2010
Jersey No.	42
Father	Mahendra Pal Dhawan
Mother	Sunaina Dhawan
Sister	Shreshta Dhawan
EX Wife	Ayesha Mukherjee
Son	Zoravar Dhawan

Early Life

Shikhar Dhawan was born on December 5, 1985, in Delhi, India. Growing up in West Delhi’s Paschim Vihar, he played street cricket as a lively child. At 12, he joined Delhi’s Sonnet Club under coach Tarak Sinha, where his stylish batting began to take shape.

Family Background

Shikhar grew up in a Punjabi middle-class family. His father, Mahendra Pal, a businessman, taught him discipline. His mother, Sunaina, a homemaker, supported his cricket dreams. With his younger sister, Shreshta, Shikhar shared a close bond, and their modest household fueled his drive to succeed. He married to Ayesha Mukherjee but spearated after 8 years of marriage. Now he is relationship with Sophie Shine, an Irish product consultant based in Abu Dhabi.

Rise to Stardom

In 2012-13, Shikhar Dhawan debuted in Test cricket in Mohali, stunning Australia with the fastest century by a debutant, scoring 187 off 174 balls. At 27, after nine years in first-class cricket, he overcame doubts, as India’s openers, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, had dominated. A Delhi native, his flair for cover drives and confident persona—marked by changing hairstyles and a twirled mustache—made him stand out. Despite shining in the 2003-04 Under-19 World Cup with 505 runs, his Ranji Trophy average of mid-40s didn’t initially impress selectors. When Sehwag and Gambhir faltered, Shikhar, with 5,679 first-class runs, seized his chance, starring in the 2013 Champions Trophy with two centuries. After a dip in form in 2014, he bounced back, scoring 412 runs at 51.50 in the 2015 World Cup semi-final run.

Shikhar Dhawan Teams

Teams
Indian Cricket Team	Punjab Kings
India Green	India B
India Under-19s	North Zone
India Red	India Blue
Delhi	Indian Board President’s 11
India Emerging Players	Rest of India
Delhi Capitals	Mumbai Indians
Sunrisers Hyderabad	India Masters
India Seniors	Delhi Under-16s
UWI Vice Chancellor’s XI	Deccan Charges
India A	Mumbai A

Debut of Shikhar Dhawan

Format	Date
Test Matches	14 March, 2013 (IND vs AUS)
ODI Matches	20 October, 2010 (AUS vs IND)
T20I Matches	04 June, 2011 (WI vs IND)
FC Matches	16 November, 2004 (Andhra vs Delhi)
List A Matches	09 January, 2005 (Delhi vs J+K)
T20 Matches	03 April, 2007 (Delhi vs Himachal)

Shikhar Dhawan Stats by Tournament

Tournament	Mat	Inn	Runs	100s	50s
Indian Premier League	222	221	6769	2	51
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup	7	7	74	0	0
Asia Cup	4	4	79	0	1
ICC Champions Trophy	9	9	623	1	1
ICC Cricket World Cup	10	10	537	1	1

Shikhar Dhawan Stats in every Format

Format	Mat	Inn	Runs	100s	50s	H.S
ODIs	167	164	6793	17	39	143
TESTs	34	58	2315	7	5	190
T20Is	68	66	1759	0	11	92
T20s	334	331	9797	2	70	106*
LISTAs	302	298	12074	30	67	248
FIRSTCLASS	122	202	8499	25	29	224

List of Shikhar Dhawan Awards

Awards

Player of the Tournament in ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2004

Golden Bat in ICC Champions Trophy 2013

Named in ICC World ODI XI 2013

CEAT International Player of the Year 2013

Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2014

Player of the Match in ACC T20 Asia Cup 2016 Final

Golden Bat in ICC Champions Trophy 2017

CEAT International Batter of the Year 2018

Recipient of the Arjuna Award in 2021 by the Government of India

Shikhar Dhawan: Along the Years

Year	Age	Achievement
2004	18	Played in ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2004
2004	18	Made Ranji Trophy debut for Delhi
2005	19	Made List-A debut for Delhi
2007	21	Made T20 debut for Delhi
2008	22	Won Ranji Trophy 2007-08
2008	22	Bought by Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) for INR 12 lakhs
2008	22	Made IPL debut against Rajasthan Royals
2009	23	Traded to Mumbai Indians
2010	24	Finished as Runner-up in IPL 2010
2010	24	Made ODI debut against Australia
2011	25	Bought by now-defunct Deccan Chargers for INR 1.38 crores
2011	25	Made T20I debut against West Indies
2013	27	Made Test debut against Australia
2013	27	Scored maiden Test century against Australia
2013	27	Retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad
2013	27	Played in ICC Champions Trophy 2013
2013	27	Scored maiden ODI century against South Africa
2013	27	Won ICC Champions Trophy 2013
2014	28	Played in ACC Asia Cup 2014
2014	28	Played in ICC World T20 2014
2014	28	Finished as Runner-up in ICC World T20 2014
2015	29	Played in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
2015	29	Scored maiden Cricket World Cup century against South Africa
2015	30	Finished as Runner-up in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015-16
2016	30	Played in ACC Asia Cup 2016
2016	30	Won Asia Cup 2016
2016	30	Played in ICC World T20 2016
2016	30	Won IPL 2016
2017	31	Played in ICC Champions Trophy 2017
2017	31	Finished as Runner-up in ICC Champions Trophy 2017
2018	32	Played in ACC Asia Cup 2018
2018	32	Won ACC Asia Cup 2018
2018	32	Traded to Delhi Capitals
2019	33	Played in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
2019	33	Ruled out of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 due to injury
2020	34	Scored maiden IPL century against Chennai Super Kings
2020	34	Scored second IPL century against Punjab Kings
2020	34	Finished as Runner-up in IPL 2020
2022	36	Bought by Punjab Kings for INR 8.25 crores
2023	37	Appointed as Punjab Kings’ skipper
2024	38	Retired from international and domestic cricket

                                               

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