Shikar Dhawan is an Indian professional cricketer who played for Delhi in domestic matches and currently playing for team Delhi capitals in Indian premier leagues. He is left handed opening batsman and right arm off spin bowler.
Shikhar Dhawan Biography, Lifestyle, Wiki, Height, Weight, Age, Salary, Net Worth, Income, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, House, Cars, Records, Awards & Facts
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Biography/Wiki
Full Name
Shikhar Dhawan
Nickname
Gabbar, Jatt Ji, Daddy D
Profession
Cricketer
Batting
Left Handed
Bowling
Right-arm off-spin
Jersey Number
- #25 India International Cricket Team
- #25 Delhi Domestic Cricket Team
- #25 Delhi Capitals (IPL)
Teams
- National Team – India International Cricket Team
- Domestic Team – Delhi Domestic Cricket Team
- IPL 2020 Team – Delhi Capitals (IPL)
Personal Life
Date of Birth / Birthplace
Shikhar was born on 5 December 1985 in Delhi, India.
Age
He is currently 35 years old (as in 2021).
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Caste
Kshatriya
Address
A bungalow in Delhi and Melbourne
Education
- School –
- St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School, Delhi
- College –
- Not Known
- Educational Qualification –
- 12th standard
Physical Statistics And More
Height (approx.)
- In feet – 5 feet 11 inches
- In centimeters – 180 cm
- In meters – 1.80 m
Weight (approx.)
- In Kilograms – 80 kg
- In Pounds – 176 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)
- Chest: 40 Inches
- Waist: 32 Inches
- Biceps: 16 inches
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Family & Relationship
Parents & Siblings
- Father – Mahendra Pal Dhawan
- Mother – Sunaina Dhawan
- Siblings – Shreshta Dhawan (Younger Sister)
Girlfriend & Spouse
- Shikhar Dhawa dated –
- Ayesha Mukherjee
Marital Status
Married
- Wife – Ayesha Mukherjee
- Children’s –
- Son – Zoravar Dhawan (born in 2014)
- Daughters – Rhea (Step-daughter), Aliyah (Step-daughter)
Career
Career Turning point
Dhawan was the leading run scorer in the 2004 under 19 world cup. By making a total of 505 runs in seven innings is still a record, With three centuries and one half century he was declared as a player of the tournament.
ODI Debut
Shikar Dhawan made his one day international debut against Australia on 20 October 2010 at Visakhapatnam. Shikhar Dhawan had an unfortunate debut as he was Out off the second ball off Clint McKay.
Test Debut
Shikar Dhawan made his test cricket debut against Australia on 14 March 2013. Where Shikhar made 187 runs and he reached the hundred in just 85 balls.
T20 Debut
Shikar Dhawan made his T20 debut against the west indies on 4 June 2011. Where Shikhar made only 5 runs in 11 balls.
IPL Debut
Shikhar made his IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils. He was selected for team Delhi Daredevils in IPL auction 2008 for 12 lacs and played his debut match in 2008.
Records
• Shikhar is the fourth person to hit 4000 fastest runs in one day internationals.
• He is the second person to take most catches in an innings.
• Shikhar is the fifth person to score most runs in the academic year by making a total of 689 runs in T20 matches.
• He is the ninth person to make a hundred in the hundredth match.
• He is eighth most nineties scorer in a career by making 6 nineties in one day international.
Shikhar Dhawan Salary
Shikhar Dhawan’s salary is 5.2 crore per year in the Indian cricket team and he has earned around 5.20 crore from IPL since 2021.
| Name | Shikhar Dhawan Salary |
|---|---|
| Monthly Income & Salary | Rs. 50 Lakhs + |
| Annual Income | Rs. 5.2 Crores + |
| Brand endorsement Fees | Rs. 10-15 Lakhs |
| Income Source | BCCI, IPL, Brands |
| Retainer Fee | NA |
| Test Fee | NA |
| ODI Fee | NA |
| T20 Fee | NA |
| IPL 2021 Fees | Rs. 5.20 crore |
| IPL Total Income | Rs. 19.14 crore |
Shikar Dhawan’s overall IPL Earnings :
| Year | Team | IPL Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | Rs. 5.20 crore |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals | Rs. 5.20 crore |
| 2019 | Delhi Capitals | Rs. 5.20 crore |
| 2018 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs. 5.20 crore |
| 2017 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs. 12.50 crore |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs. 12.50 crore |
| 2015 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs. 12.50 crore |
| 2014 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs. 12.50 crore |
| 2013 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs. 1.38 crore |
| 2012 | Deccan Chargers | Rs. 1.38 crore |
| 2011 | Deccan Chargers | Rs. 1.38 crore |
| 2010 | Mumbai Indians | Rs. 12 lacs |
| 2009 | Mumbai Indians | Rs. 12 lacs |
| 2008 | Delhi Daredevils | Rs. 12 lacs |
| Total | Rs. 19.14 crore |
Shikhar Dhawan Net Worth
Shikhar Dhawan has an estimated total Net worth of Rs. 98 Crores ($ 14 Million) in 2021, and His main source of income is Brand Endorsements and playing cricket.
| Name | Shikhar Dhawan Net Worth |
|---|---|
| Net Worth (2021) | $14 Million |
| Net Worth In Indian Rupees | Rs. 98 Crores |
| Personal Properties | Not Known |
| Investments | Not Known |
Shikhar Dhawan Cars And Bikes Collection
Shikhar Dhawan has a lot of luxury Cars collection including :
- Mercedes GL350 CDI
- Mercedes Benz C43
- Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa
- Royal Enfield
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shikhar Dhawan
• Shikhar completed his studies at St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School, Delhi
• He is a great tattoo lover, his arms are covered with multiple tattoos and designs.
• He tied a knot with former kickboxer Ayesha Mukherjee in 2012 at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
• He started playing cricket after watching his cousin who used to play for the sonnet club.
• With multiple failures and deselections, he wanted to quit cricket.
• His haircut and royal mustache make him one of the most attractive cricketers on the Indian cricket team.
• His wife Ayesha is Bengali- British girl who hails from Australia.
• Both of them meet on Facebook and fall in love.
• He made a century on his debut match on just 85 balls in test cricket.