Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan
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At a Glance
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ProfessionSports
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Age27
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Source of earningsMatch Fees, IPL Deal, Endorsements
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EducationSchool
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Marital StatusMarried
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ChildrenNone
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ResidenceDelhi
Forbes India Lists
#39 Celeb 100 Rank 2013
#78 Money Rank#26 Fame Rank
Profile
Few players made as big a splash in 2013 as Shikhar Dhawan. The dashing opener has had a stellar year, averaging 54 in ODIs and scoring five centuries, leading India's charge to the No. 1 ranking. He was named player of the tournament in the ICC Champions Trophy and took his Test call-up with aplomb, hitting a 187 on debut against Australia. An outstanding fielder and natural athlete, Dhawan sums up the new-look India side. As captain, he also led Sunrisers Hyderabad to the semi-finals of the IPL.
Fast Fact: ?After years of grafting in the domestic circuit, Dhawan's meteoric rise on the global stage has brought him three endorsement deals.
