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"That Is The Biggest Challenge": India Veteran's Honest Take On Suryakumar Yadav

India opener Shikhar Dhawan has defended Suryakumar Yadav after the latter's disappointing run in the recently concluded Test series against Australia by making the case that SKY has been extremely consistent when it comes to white-ball cricket. Suryakumar became the first Indian batsman to score three consecutive golden ducks in a three-match ODI series and that prompted extreme criticism from experts who asked the team management to look for another No 4 ahead of the World Cup.

"Was Consistent In ODIs, But There Is This Young Guy...": Shikhar Dhawan On How He Got Dropped

Veteran opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has dropped down in the pecking order due to the rise of youngsters, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan, as far as the Indian team is concerned. Dhawan, who was a mainstay in the team for nearly seven years, was dropped from the side following a lean patch with the bat. Sharing his views on the sudden axing, Dhawan said that since he was only playing ODIs, Gill's heroics across formats were too good to be ignored.

IPL 2023: Can Trevor Bayliss-Shikhar Dhawan Combine Get The Best Out Of Punjab Kings?

Having found guilty of chopping and changing far too many times, Punjab Kings will be relying on World Cup winning coach Trevor Bayliss and new skipper Shikhar Dhawan to shed their perennial underachievers tag this IPL season. The reputed Australian coach knows a thing or two about winning, having guided England to the 2019 ODI World Cup and KKR to titles in 2012 and 2014. Punjab Kings owners have roped him in with the sole objective of lifting the elusive IPL trophy.

Is Shikhar Dhawan Joining Politics Ahead Of 2024 General Elections? India Star's Interesting Reply

Batter Shikhar Dhawan is known for taking Team India across the line on numerous occasions with his heroics on the field. Making his debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia, the Delhi-based cricketer went on to smash 6793 runs in 167 matches in the 50-over format. Apart from international cricket, Dhawan has made a separate mark in the Indian Premier League and is all set to lead Punjab Kings in the 16th edition of the tournament. Fans are excited to see Dhawan leading the side, who also earlier captained the national side multiple times.

Shikhar Dhawan Took HIV Test When He Was "14-15 Years Old" After Manali Trip. This Happened Next

Shikhar Dhawan is not only known for his great show as an opener but also his swag off the field. Be it his mustache, or his thigh bumping or his hairstyle or his Instagram reels, Dhawan always rules with his off-the-field swagger. His tattoos are a part of that persona, and he has quite a few designs made on his body. In a recent interview, Dhawan revealed the many tattoos that he has got. He also opened up about the first tattoo that he got and how it led to a tricky situation.

"Genuine Advice": Shikhar Dhawan On Viral Video Of Him Telling Rishabh Pant To Drive Carefully

Indian cricket fans woke up to a piece of horrible news on December 30, 2022, when Rishabh Pant was involved in a car crash while driving from New Delhi to Roorkee. Though his vehicle got damaged completely, the star India wicketkeeper-batter miraculously escaped. Pant is currently recovering and recently even posted a video of him walking again. Several former cricketers have been meeting and wishing him well.

"Won't Take Rohit And Virat's Name But...": Shikhar Dhawan On Ego Clashes In Indian Team

The Indian cricket team boasts of some of the biggest superstars in the sport. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, etc. are some of the finest players in the world at present. Others like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, etc. have ruled the roost in the past. On occasions, rumours of there being 'ego clashes' in the Indian team have emerged. When Shikhar Dhawan was asked about such cases in the current Indian team, he said that having clashes of egos is a 'human thing'.

"When I Fell In Love...": Shikhar Dhawan Breaks Silence On Separation With Wife

It's been a while since Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his wife Aesha Mukherjee parted ways. Since the rumours over the couple's separation began, neither the cricketer nor his wife openly spoke about the topic. However, in an interview, Dhawan finally opened up on the subject, explaining how he and his wife decided to go their separate way. The cricketer also spoke on the topic of 'remarriage', while lending an important piece of advice to youngsters who get into relationships.

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"That Is The Biggest Challenge": India Veteran's Honest Take On Suryakumar Yadav

"Was Consistent In ODIs, But There Is This Young Guy...": Shikhar Dhawan On How He Got Dropped

IPL 2023: Can Trevor Bayliss-Shikhar Dhawan Combine Get The Best Out Of Punjab Kings?

Is Shikhar Dhawan Joining Politics Ahead Of 2024 General Elections? India Star's Interesting Reply

Shikhar Dhawan Took HIV Test When He Was "14-15 Years Old" After Manali Trip. This Happened Next

"Genuine Advice": Shikhar Dhawan On Viral Video Of Him Telling Rishabh Pant To Drive Carefully

"Won't Take Rohit And Virat's Name But...": Shikhar Dhawan On Ego Clashes In Indian Team

"When I Fell In Love...": Shikhar Dhawan Breaks Silence On Separation With Wife