Shikhar Dhawan Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, Biography, — Career, IPL, Records, Net Worth & Controversies

Shikhar Dhawan has played cricket all over the world. He has represented the Indian national team. He is celebrated for his playing style and for portraying Gabbar from the Indian movie Sholay during his celebrations.

Quick Info (Info Box)

Field	Details
Full Name	Shikhar Dhawan
Nickname(s)	Gabbar, Mr ICC
Date of Birth	5 December 1985
Age	39-year-old
Birthplace	New Delhi, India.
Role	Left-hand opening batter.
International span	2010–2024 (announced retirement from international cricket Aug 24, 2024).
IPL teams	Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings (latest years)
Relationship Status	single
Net Worth	Market estimates commonly place him in the multi-crore INR / multi-million USD band (examples: reports around ₹145–155 crore / $17–18.5M).
Notable records	Fast Test century on debut; prolific ICC tournament performer (Golden Bat, Champions Trophy).
Zodiac Sign	Sun

Introduction

Shikhar Dhawan is an amazing talent who made it to the Indian cricket team at a very young age. He was an attack-oriented batsman and was a lefty. His playing style was different from the rest. He was a batsman who could provide game-changing starts to his team, due to his style of play and amazing talent.

Shikhar Dhawan represented India all around the world, delivering perfect performances in every game he played. He was a player who was able to entertain the crowd with his classic and modern style of playing. He was a player who was able to lit the crowd with his talent.

Shikhar Dhawan Early Life & Background

An unremarkable middle-class family in Delhi welcomed Dhawan on 5th December, 1985. He was able to start his cricket training with one of the best coaches in the country, Tarak Sinha, at the Sonnet Club in Delhi.

Because of his successes in domestic cricket, Dhawan was able to make his ODI debut for the Indian team in 2010. He was one of the fastest-rising players in the sport after cricketing successes and achievements at the junior international levels and higher levels of domestic cricket.

Shikhar Dhawan International highlights

Dhawan made a name for himself across all formats of the game when, on his Test debut, he scored a near double century. He made a name for himself on the big stage for his consistency during ICC tournaments.

He over the course of the next decade, delivered key knocks for India in ICC tournaments. He earned praise for his consistency and for the big stage. In August of 2024 retired from international cricket and closed a big chapter in his life during which he was still active in franchise cricket and media projects.

Shikhar Dhawan IPL career — longevity and flair

The first time Dhawan received cricketing notoriety was in 2009 when he was picked to play for the Delhi Devils in the first IPL season. He was also selected for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians.

His last two teams in the IPL were the Delhi Capitals and the Punjab Kings where he was also rewarded with captaincy, and he played several significant innings in his cricketing life. He holds several IPL batting milestones — including hitting the most fours in IPL history and being among the top run-scorers across seasons.

Beyond cricket — music video & media

Post-international cricket, Dhawan expanded his public profile with entertainment ventures — a debut music video that crossed tens of millions of views and media appearances that underline modern cricketers’ crossover appeal. That crossover helps explain some of the high net-worth estimates reported by industry outlets.

Controversies & recent legal developments

Dhawan was one of several cricketers named in a prominent Enforcement Directorate enquiry connected to offshore betting in 2025, in which assets were frozen. This is a most pertinent reminder of the complexities off-field that public careers entail.

Shikhar Dhawan’s net worth & endorsements

Various entertainment and financial roundups estimate Shikhar Dhawan’s 2025 net worth in the ₹145–155 crore (~$17–18.5 million) range, drawing on IPL contracts, endorsements, investments and media projects. These figures are industry estimates and should be treated as indicative unless confirmed by audited statements.

Personal life

At times, life Shikhar Dhawan has married (2012) and started a family, resided abroad, and later had new partnerships. He is off the field a family man, and on it a fierce competitor. He has had the latest of the media covering his personal, questionable legal and family matters, and he is therefore better served by timely reputable sources.

Shikhar Dhawan Awards & recognition

Dhawan is one of the most celebrated players in the world. He has received a lot of accolades in the form of individual and tournament awards, along with ICC top performer awards, and he is celebrated for his winning partnerships in matches. He was also praised in particular for his stirring presence at the crease.

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