The Gabbar of Indian Cricket- Quick Facts about Shikhar Dhawan

The Gabbar of Indian Cricket- Quick Facts about Shikhar Dhawan: The man with smashing Test and one-day performances has grabbed all our attention and expectations since the very first Test match of his. He has continued to be a match winner and a saviour for his team, one of the best openers in India Shikhar Dhawan is on fire once again. Here are 10 Facts about The Gabbar of Indian Cricket – Shikhar Dhawan 1. The decision to quit: Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images) Dhawan, the man who has been the reason for many wins that India has attained was about to quit this game after he was rejected for the national squad several times, it was his coach who motivated him and inspired Dhawan to fight back for his place when he had grown a doubt about himself. 2. His marriage had to wait: Shikhar Dhawan with his wife Ayesha and son Zoraver. (Photo Source: Shikhar Dhawan Facebook Page) He delayed his marriage to focus on his game even when his relationship with wife Ayesha was a long one. Dhawan focused on cricket when he should have and today not only with his game, but things have fallen in place for him off the field as well and the couple are not only happily married but are blessed with a son. 3. Ink Love: Shikhar Dhawan Tattoo. (Photo Source: Google) Dhawan got himself inked for the first time when he was 15, (of course his parents had no clue) since then he has had four tattoos and he loves them. He is probably the first inked Indian opener. 4. Analyst Dhawan: Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: AFP) After every performance, Dhawan writes down everything about what shots he played, what difficulties he faced, his strength and weakness and the feeling he had during his tenure at the crease. 5. Music: He has a liking for Sufi music and likes to put on his headphone on and relax to the voices of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and The famous Sufi duo the Wadali Brothers. 6. Bikes: Shikhar Dhawan Bike. (Photo Source: Google) It seems that sports and bikes go together, almost every cricketer in India has this love for bikes or rather speed. Dhawan falls in the list as well, owner of his much loved Enfield he bought a Suzuki Hayabusa back in 2010. 7. Under-19 wonders: Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo by MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP/Getty Images) In the 2003 U-19 world cup Shikhar Dhawan went on to score three centuries, winning the Man Of the Series award with a total of 505 runs to his name. 8. Opening Blast: Shikhar Dhawan. (© Getty Images) Dhawan caught everyone by surprise when he scored the fastest century ever by any player on his debut game against the Aussies. He went on to score 187 in that innings and is his highest test score till date, that was a daredevil debut for the Delhi dasher in test cricket. 9. First Class records: Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: AFP) Gabbar has 21 centuries in First Class cricket to his name and as many as 27 fifties in his first class cricket journey. Something which played a prime role in him getting ranked into the Indian team, though a bit late, but he is now a regular part of the national squad. 10. Disappointing One Day International Debut: Shikhar Dhawan ODI Debut with a duck. (Photo Source: AFP) With all his first class record, smashing IPL form, a record making test debut, it was a shocker when Dhawan got out on a duck in his very first One Day International game against Australia at Visakhapatnam in October 2010.

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