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DY Patil T20 Cup: Shikhar Dhawan’s unbeaten 99 in vain as CAG enter semis | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan's impressive unbeaten innings of 99 proved futile as DY Patil Blue suffered a six-wicket defeat against CAG in the first quarter-final of the 18th DY Patil T20 Cup at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.Meanwhile, at the DY Patil University Ground in the second quarter-final, Tata Sports Club dominated Indian Oil, securing a convincing 60-run victory to secure a spot in the semi-finals.At the Stadium, Blue after being asked to bat was well served by a 52 run opening stand between Abhijit Tomar and Dhawan. Right through the innings Dhawan carried the bat as wickets fell around. At one stage Blue had been reduced to 98 for four.Dhawan ended unbeaten on 99 off just 51 balls with eight boundaries and six sixes. For CAG the best bowlers were Sanveer Singh (2-30) and Wr...
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Watch: ‘Gabbar meets Khiladi’ – Shikhar Dhawan shakes a leg with Akshay Kumar | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket veteran Shikhar Dhawan was spotted dancing alongside Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar to the tune of 'Mast Malang Jhoom' from the Bollywood movie 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. In the footage, both Akshay and Shikhar effortlessly execute the signature steps from the song.Akshay took to his Instagram handle and shared the video. "Challenge accepted Chote :) @tigerjackieshroff . Thanks to my brother @shikhardofficial for joining in. Now it’s over to the ladies, move, groove and jhoom @katrinakaif , @aslisona , @manushi_chhillar and @alayaf #GoMastMalangJhoom! (sic)," Akshay wrote.WATCH:Dhawan will lead the Punjab Kings in the upcoming IPL 2024 season. Punjab Kings will take on Delhi Capitals in their opening match on March 23 at IS Bindra Punjab Cricket Association St...
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Shikhar Dhawan scores 39 on return to competitive cricket | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan, the seasoned Indian batsman, marked a courageous comeback to competitive cricket, showcasing a commendable innings. However, his efforts were in vain as his team DY Patil Blue suffered a narrow one-run defeat against Tata Sports Club in the 18th edition of the DY Patil T20 Cup 2024 at the DY Patil Ground in Talegaon on Wednesday.In the other game at the DY Patil Stadium in Nerul, Canara Bank prevailed by just two wickets in a nail-biting finish with just two balls to spare. At Talegaon, Tata Sports Club batted first and posted 185 for nine in their 20 overs. Chinmay Sugar (51: 29b, 8x4) added 54 runs for the fifth wicket with Apoorva Wankhede (83 n.o.: 42b, 7x4, 5x6). For DY Patil Blue the best bowlers were skipper Vipul Krishnan (4-42) and Ajay Singh (2-32). ...
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‘A trip down…’: Shikhar Dhawan to Team India ahead of U-19 World Cup final vs Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It was the year 2004 when Shikhar Dhawan represented India in the Under-19 World Cup tournament. Despite having talented players like Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Dinesh Karthik, RP Singh, Robin Uthappa, and Dhawan in the team, India fell short of reaching the final in the prestigious tournament. The Boys in Blue lost to arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinals.Even after 19 years, the memories of that time remain vivid in Dhawan's mind.In pursuit of their sixth ICC U-19 World Cup title, the Udaya Saharan-led Indian side will clash with Australia in the grand finale on Sunday in Benoni.India U-19 had beaten Australia in the 2012 and 2018 finals, and will again start favourites during this edition's title match.Dhawan, a member of India's 2004 U-19 World Cup campaign, took to so...
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‘Your bat has become a magic wand’: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s majestic double century draws praise from cricket icons | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal's remarkable double century in the second Test against England has earned widespread acclaim from cricket legends, with Sachin Tendulkar, Shikhar Dhawan, and Kevin Pietersen among those showering praise on the young Indian opener.Tendulkar, one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, lauded Jaiswal's "super effort" against England. On social media platform X, Tendulkar expressed his admiration for the 22-year-old's exceptional innings.Dhawan, a seasoned campaigner for the Indian team, celebrated Jaiswal's knock and referred to the opener's bat as a "magic wand." On X, Dhawan congratulated Jaiswal for his spectacular 200, emphasizing the young talent's impact on rewriting cricket history.Former England captain Kevin Pietersen was also left in awe of Jaiswa...
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‘I want to hug him tight’: Shikhar Dhawan reveals hardship to meet his son Zoravar | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan's personal life is in complete turmoil and the discarded India batter now revealed his struggle to meet his son Zoravar in the last five to six months. In an interview with Humans of Bombay, Dhawan shared insights into his bond with his son, expressing his desire to offer the paternal affection that his child rightfully deserves."When I used to visit my son in Australia for a week, he used to meet me only for a few hours. I want to spend quality time with him, want him to sleep in my arms, I want to hug him tight, give him the father's love he deserves. I haven't had a word with him for the last 5-6 months," said Dhawan.The left-handed batter continues to remain positive despite facing challenges and still holding onto the hope that one day his son will be by h...
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‘I wrote it with a hope’: Shikhar Dhawan opens up about emotional note on his son Zoravar’s birthday

Shikhar Dhawan has revealed that he wrote the emotional post on his son Zoravar’s birthday with a hope that he might end up reading it. On December 26, Dhawan penned down a heartfelt note on his son’s birthday. “I was not in pain. I was just expressing my thoughts. It has been five months, since I have spoken to him, I was just expressing emotions. I am an emotional guy and I was just trying to send love to him, because If i will be sad while thinking about him that negative energy will got him,” he said on a podcast with Humans of Bombay. “I never realized that this post will go viral. I just wrote it from my heart. I wrote it with a hope that in an era of technology my son might end up reading my post,” he said. “Wherever he is, I hope he is happy hopefully one day he would come and...
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Exclusive: ‘Calm and aggressive’ – Shikhar Dhawan dissects MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli’s captaincy styles | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ice and fire. That's the best way to describe the captaincy styles of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Indian cricket reached great heights under the captaincy of both the stalwarts and both Dhoni and Kohli have left behind a legacy that will go down as one of the best periods in the annals of Indian cricket history.Opener Shikhar Dhawan made his debut under the captaincy of MS Dhoni and blossomed under the leadership of Kohli, who also hails from Delhi and played domestic cricket together for quite a while.In our second part of an exclusive interview, Shikhar Dhawan talks about the notable differences in the captaincy styles of Dhoni and Virat, his camaraderie with Rohit Sharma, on scoring heavily in ICC tournaments and the Asian Games snub, among others.Excerpts:You ma...
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‘Nothing more painful than…’: Akshay Kumar reacts to Shikhar Dhawan’s emotional post on son’s birthday | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After Shikhar Dhawan's heartbreaking post on son Zoravar's birthday went viral, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar on Thursday asked the cricketer to have courage and prayed the father-son duo meet soon.In October, Dhawan was granted divorce from wife Ayesha and the 38-year-old hasn't been able to meet his son Zoravar for a year now. Dhawan, on Tuesday, took to his official Instagram account and shared a photo of his video call with son on his birthday. Reacting to Dhawan's post, Akshay Kumar in his Instagram Story wrote, "Really moved to see this post. As a father, I know that nothing is more painful than not being able to see or meet your child. Hausl rakh Shikhar...Millions of us are praying for you to meet your son soon. God bless."In his post, Dhahwan highlighted that he has be...
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‘I’ve been blocked from everywhere’: Shikhar Dhawan shares emotional post on son Zoravar’s birthday | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a heartbreaking message, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan made a shocking revelation, saying he has been blocked from contacting his nine-year-old son Zoravar.Dhawan shared an emotional post on Instagram on his son's birthday, shedding light on the challenges he faced following his unsuccessful marriage with wife Aesha Mukerji."It's been a year since I saw you in person, and now, for almost three months, I've been blocked from everywhere so Posting the same picture to wish you, my boy, a very Happy Birthday," Dhawan wrote."Even if I can't connect with you directly, I connect with you through Telepathy. I am so proud of you, and I know you're doing great and growing up nicely.""Papa always misses you and loves you. He's always positive, waiting with a smile for the time when...
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Exclusive: ‘Building a strong team bond is…’ – Shikhar Dhawan reveals how he plans to lead Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan has had a successful career in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception. Starting his IPL career in the inaugural season in 2008 with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Shikhar Dhawan is known for his stylish strokeplay, ability to anchor the innings, and knack for scoring runs consistently.Dhawan is the second highest all-time leading run scorer in the tournament, showcasing his value as a dependable opener.He has amassed 6617 runs from 217 IPL matches at an average of 35.39, which included two hundreds and 50 fifties.Throughout his IPL career, Dhawan has been recognized for his aggressive yet elegant batting style, solid technique that has helped him to contribute significantly to the teams he has represented.Speaking exclusively to Timesof...
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Indian cricket fraternity celebrates Shikhar Dhawan’s 38th birthday | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As former opening batter Shikhar Dhawan turned 38 on Tuesday, the Indian cricket fraternity and fans flooded social media with warm wishes for the cricket stalwart. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) joined the chorus of well-wishers by taking to Twitter to extend their greetings to the accomplished player.In a tweet, BCCI highlighted Shikhar Dhawan's remarkable cricketing journey, acknowledging his impressive stats across 269 international matches and a tally of 10,867 international runs. The cricket board also noted his significant contribution to India's success, being a crucial part of the 2013 Champions Trophy-winning team.The tweet from BCCI read, "269 intl. matches. 10,867 intl. runs. 2013 Champions Trophy winner. Here's wishing @SDhawan25 a very Happy Bi...
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World Cup: Versatile KL Rahul, a vital cog in India’s campaign | Cricket News – Times of India

With the middle-order batter pulling off several rescue acts, the team seems to have hit the jackpot with the no. 5 slot in this World Cup...MUMBAI: 2/3 at Chepauk vs Australia. Chasing 200 with Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins sniffing blood. Need a rescue act? Enter KL Rahul. Three hours later, in the company of the peerless Virat Kohli, he switches into Test mode and steers India home.In Ahmedabad vs Pakistan, after Rohit Sharma's fireworks had reduced the chase of 192 to a formality, he stays on with Shreyas Iyer, patting back half volleys for an unattractive, unbeaten 19, to see him get to his first World Cup half century.In Pune vs Bangladesh, in pursuit of 257, Rahul walks in at 178 for 3 and after playing himself in, he first belts four boundaries to ensure that In...
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World Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: Memories of 2011, scars of 2023 – Times of India

India and Sri Lanka clash at storied WankhedeMUMBAI: Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Upul Tharanga, Chamara Kapugedera, Lasith Malinga, Thisara Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka. These are the men that led Sri Lanka for the first time in ODI cricket after their loss to India in the 2011 World Cup final on a heady Saturday on April 2, 2011, at the Wankhede stadium.Kumar Sangakkara was captain of Sri Lanka in that final.Add Kusal Mendis to the list and the count is 11. Compare that to India, who, after the triumph, had first-time ODI skippers in the form of Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya. Just six.As the two sides clash again at the same venue in Match 33 of the 2023 World Cup on Thursday, t...
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Delhi Court grants Shikhar Dhawan divorce on grounds of cruelty by wife | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Family Court of Delhi has granted a divorce to Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, with the judgement citing cruelty as the primary reason. The court's verdict comes after an 11-year marriage and follows an agreement between the parties that they had not been living as husband and wife since August 8, 2020.According to Harish Kumar, the Family Court judge, "There is no dispute that both parties had agreed to take divorce by mutual consent and that their marriage is otherwise dead long ago and have not been living as husband and wife since August 8, 2020."Judge Kumar further noted, "Respondent's/ estranged wife's intentional decision to leave this matter uncontested also shows her desire that the court should pass a decree of divorce even at the cost of holding her guilty of ...
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‘May Lord Ganesha bless you all’: Cricketers wish fans on Ganesh Chaturthi | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi this Tuesday, Indian cricketers expressed their heartfelt wishes to fans on various social media platforms. Current cricket sensation KL Rahul and former cricket stalwarts like VVS Laxman joined in to shower their blessings on this widely celebrated festival across India. The cricket icons wish a life filled with happiness, prosperity, and success to all. " Wishing you a day filled with joy, festivities and the presence of the divine. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi, everyone," KL Rahul wrote on X."As we welcome Lord Ganesha into our homes and hearts, may he bless you with love, peace, and endless joy. #HappyGaneshChaturthi," Shikhar Dhawan wrote while sharing a beautiful picture."A very happy #GaneshChaturthi to everyone!": Gautam Gambhi...
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Shubman Gill jumps to career-best second spot in ODI rankings; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli also in top-10 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Opener Shubman Gill has reached a career-high second position in the ICC Men's ODI rankings, making him the top-ranked among the three Indian batters currently in the top 10. This achievement was announced in the latest rankings issued on Wednesday.The other two Indians in the top 10 are captain Rohit Sharma, who occupies the 8th position, and the exceptional Virat Kohli, who is placed 9th.The last time India had three batters in the top 10 of the ODI rankings was back in January 2019 when Rohit, Kohli, and the now-out-of-favor veteran Shikhar Dhawan held those positions.In the recent update, Gill has ascended one spot in the rankings. Gill played a crucial role by scoring 58 runs and forming a solid 121-run opening partnership with Rohit in the Asia Cup match against Pakista...
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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli become fastest pair to achieve this milestone in ODIs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable milestone, India captain Rohit Sharma, along with Virat Kohli, achieved yet another significant accomplishment during the Asia Cup Super 4 match against Sri Lanka at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The duo solidified their status as two of India's cricketing legends by becoming the fastest pair in ODI cricket to amass 5,000 partnership runs.This extraordinary achievement saw Rohit and Virat surpass the iconic West Indies duo of Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes, who previously held the record for reaching 5,000 ODI runs together in 97 innings.In contrast, Rohit and Virat achieved this remarkable feat in just their 86th ODI inning batting together.Their partnership has been nothing short of remarkable, boasting 18 century partnerships and 15 half-century stan...
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Asia Cup India vs Pakistan: Batting out of position, Ishan Kishan comes of age | Cricket News – Times of India

Makes strong claim for No. 5 spot ahead of World Cup with timely knock in pressure gameWhen KL Rahul was ruled out of the first two games of the Asia Cup because of a niggle, it was a given that Ishan Kishan would get into the playing XI as a wicketkeeper-batter. But it triggered a debate about what spot he would take in the batting order. The aggressive left-hander has enjoyed tremendous success batting at the top of the order, be it for Mumbai Indiansin the IPL, or the limited chances he has had playing for Team India.The Jharkhand lad had a productive outing in the West Indies in July, slamming three half centuries as an opener on wickets that were not exactly friendly.A couple of low scores in the T20I series that followed in the Caribbean and the manner of his dismissals - in which...
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‘Shocked’ Shikhar Dhawan determined to make national comeback after exclusion from Asian Games squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Senior India batter Shikhar Dhawan was "bit shocked" by his absence from the Asian Games squad but remains keen to make a national comeback in the near future.The BCCI chose a roster of teenagers for the Hangzhou Asian Games in September-October, with the first-choice players busy preparing for the ODI World Cup at home.The 37-year-old left-hander was expected to lead India's second-string squad in China, a post he held till 10 months ago, but the selectors chose Ruturaj Gaikwad instead."When my name was not there (for Asian Games), I was a bit shocked. But, then, I was like they have a different thought process, you just have to accept it. Happy that Rutu (Gaikwad) will lead the side. All the young boys are there, I am sure they will do well," Dhawan told PTI on Thursday.Wit...