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Watch: Mr. ICC Turns Up To Award India Star 'Fielder Of The Match' After Pakistan Thrashing. Not Record-Maker Virat Kohli

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan presented all-rounder Axar Patel with the 'Fielder of the Match' medal following India's thumping win over Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy match on Sunday. Following the win, India fielding coach T Dilip congratulated the team for their fielding performance and introduced three contenders for the medal: Shreyas Iyer, Axar and Ravindra Jadeja. Shikhar, who is in Dubai in his capacity as the tournament's ambassador, was then introduced by Dilip. He was welcomed warmly by his ex-teammates, particularly Jadeja and Hardik Pandya, who gave him a hug.

'Domestic Cricket Should Be Compulsory But...': Shikhar Dhawan On BCCI Rules

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has backed the BCCI's decision to make domestic cricket compulsory for all players but has also urged for a balanced approach to ensure that there is no burnout. The affable swashbuckler, who called time on his career last year, is in Dubai as one of the four event ambassadors of the ongoing Champions Trophy. India defeated Pakistan by six wickets on Sunday to put one foot in the semifinals. Dhawan attended the match and even paid a visit to the Indian dressing room after the triumph.

'Who Is She?' Shikhar Dhawan's Picture With Mystery Woman At Champions Trophy 2025 Breaks Internet

Former Indian cricket team batter Shikhar Dhawan found himself in the spotlight after he was spotted with a mystery woman during the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. Dhawan, who is currently serving as the official ambassador for the tournament, was spotted during the match between India and Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday. The explosive left-handed batter was enjoying the match with a mystery woman and their picture has gone viral on social media. Fans were left buzzing about the possible relationship between the two and a number of pictures and vides of them started making the rounds.

Champions Trophy: Shikhar Dhawan Backs Go-Getter India Star To Fulfill Jasprit Bumrah Void

The Indian team gears up for a thrilling adventure in Dubai as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign gets underway. While India have some of the finest batters in the world for the marquee event, they do seem to be short on bowling firepower. The absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who hasn't recovered since sustaining a back injury on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is bound to hurt the team but former India opener Shikhar Dhawan is confident to see other players stepping up.

How Shikhar Dhawan Connects With 11-Year-Old Son Despite Being Blocked

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has revealed how he tries to stay in touch with his 11-year-old son Zoraver in a spiritual manner, even though he does not get to see him anymore. Dhawan, 39, was granted divorce from his ex-wife Aesha Mukherji in October 2023, but lost custody of his son Zoraver. Although he was granted visitation rights and being allowed to connect via video calls, seemingly Dhawan has been blocked from seeing or speaking to Zoraver. Dhawan also spoke about how he would spend time with his son if he got to meet him.

'Until Terrorism Ends': India's Champions Trophy Hero's Mega "No Cricket In Pakistan" Message

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has firmly backed India's decision to not travel to Pakistan, stating that cricket should never take precedence over the country's stance on national security. When asked whether he believes India should play in Pakistan, Dhawan was clear in his response. "No, I don't think so. Cricket shouldn't come before our country's stand. Until terrorism ends, there should be no cricket in Pakistan," Dhawan said, speaking exclusively to ANI.

'Law Of Attraction...': Shikhar Dhawan On Smashing Fastest Test Century Record On Debut

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan opened up on breaking the world record of fastest century on Test debut and winning the golden bat for most runs in two successive ICC Champions Trophy tournaments, saying that before he made it to the national side, he manifested these things and used to write them down in a journal. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Dhawan spoke on his Test debut against Australia in 2013. Dhawan had slammed an 85-ball ton, breaking the record for fastest Test ton on debut.

"You Get Scared When...": Shikhar Dhawan's Blunt Admission On Playing Under MS Dhoni

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan untangled the characteristics that define and differentiate the captaincy of India's celebrated stars, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. In his record-shattering career, Dhawan was a part of the two captaincy eras that lifted the status of Indian cricket to a sheer force of dominance, redefining the standards of cricket. Under Dhoni's captaincy, 'Gabbar' debuted for India in the international circuit. While with his long-time friend Virat, Dhawan contributed to turning India into a modern-day giant across all formats.

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Watch: Mr. ICC Turns Up To Award India Star 'Fielder Of The Match' After Pakistan Thrashing. Not Record-Maker Virat Kohli

'Domestic Cricket Should Be Compulsory But...': Shikhar Dhawan On BCCI Rules

'Who Is She?' Shikhar Dhawan's Picture With Mystery Woman At Champions Trophy 2025 Breaks Internet

Champions Trophy: Shikhar Dhawan Backs Go-Getter India Star To Fulfill Jasprit Bumrah Void

How Shikhar Dhawan Connects With 11-Year-Old Son Despite Being Blocked

'Until Terrorism Ends': India's Champions Trophy Hero's Mega "No Cricket In Pakistan" Message

'Law Of Attraction...': Shikhar Dhawan On Smashing Fastest Test Century Record On Debut

"You Get Scared When...": Shikhar Dhawan's Blunt Admission On Playing Under MS Dhoni