Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Cricketer (Left-handed Batsman) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/12/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | 12th Standard |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kshatriya |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | BJP |
| Hobbies | Doing yoga, Swimming, Reading, Playing table tennis and badminton |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Ayesha Mukherjee (Former Kickboxer) |
| Marriage Date | 30/10/2012 |
| Marriage Place | Vasant Kunj, New Delhi |
Family
| Father | Mahendra Pal Dhawan |
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| Mother | Sunaina Dhawan |
| Siblings | Shreshta (Younger) |
| Spouse | Ayesha Mukherjee |
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Career
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| Favourite Shot | Cut shot | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | Performance for the India Blue in the 2010 Challengers Trophy, after which he was included in the ODI series against Australia. | ||||||
| Retirement | 24/08/2024 from all forms of cricket |
Favourites
| Cricketer(s) | Sachin Tendulkar, Andy Flower |
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| Cricket Ground | Lord's Cricket Ground, London |
| Food | Butter chicken |
| Beverage | Vodka |
| Actor(s) | Aamir Khan, Sylvester Stallone |
| Actress | Kareena Kapoor |
| Film | Rocky (1976) |
| Singer(s) | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Wadali brothers (Puranchand & Pyarelal) |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes GL350 CDI |
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| Bike Collection | Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa, Royal Enfield |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shikhar hails from a middle-class Punjabi family rooted in Ludhiana. | |
| 2. His interest in cricket blossomed by watching his cousin play for Sonnet Club, Delhi. | |
| 3. At 12 years old, he began his journey at the Sonnet Club under the guidance of coach Tarak Sinha. | |
| 4. Shikhar faced a "duck" on his ODI debut and scored a "century" in his Test debut. | |
| 5. His distinct Ghajini haircut and stylish curved moustache gained popularity among the youth. | |
| 6. His wife, Ayesha Mukherjee, is older than him by 10 years. | |
| 7. Shikhar sports multiple tattoos, with designs featuring Arjuna, Lord Shiva, and Baba Deep Singh. | |
| 8. In September 2021, Shikhar and Ayesha announced their separation after nine years of marriage, officially divorcing in October 2023. |