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Fastest century on debut in Test cricket
Mon, July 08 2013
Shikhar Dhawan, Sania Mirza to endorse Rodeo Drive Luxury brands
India's foremost boutique for luxury Swiss watches, world class writing instruments and leather accessories, Rodeo Drive Luxury Products announced a one year endorsement deal with country's new batting sensation Shikar Dhawan and tennis star Sania Mirza.
Mon, March 18 2013
Shikhar Dhawan suffers injury in hand, doubtful to bat in India’s 2nd innings
India were dealt a blow ahead of the final day's play in the third Test against Australia, with debutant centurion Shikhar Dhawan suffering a hand injury while fielding.
Sun, March 17 2013
Shikhar Dhawan becomes sixth highest scorer on Test debut
Shikhar Dhawan announced his arrival on the Test arena with a breathtaking unbeaten 168-ball 185 during which a number of records fell by the wayside. En route his unbeaten 185 in the third cricket Test against Australia, Dhawan scored the fastest hundred on debut in the 136 years of Test history. Dhawan reached the milestone...
Sun, March 17 2013
Honour to receive Test cap from Sachin Tendulkar, says Shikhar Dhawan
After signalling his arrival in Test cricket with a bang, debutant Shikhar Dhawan, on Saturday, said it was a great moment to receive his maiden cap from Sachin Tendulkar, who told him to be as 'gutsy' in international cricket as he has been in the domestic circuit. "It was a great moment to get the...
Sun, March 17 2013
Shikhar Dhawan’s family proud of his debut performance
Shikhar Dhawan's family was ecstatic after Dhawan had a dream debut for India in Tests. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Sunday hailed Delhi batsman Shikhar Dhawan's breathtaking knock of 187 in his debut Test against Australia in Mohali and said the entire city is proud of him. Dikshit spoke to parents of Dhawan on...
Sun, March 17 2013
Shikhar Dhawan’s innings at Mohali is a great lesson for youngster waiting in the wings
It was very heartening to see Shikhar Dhawan score a magnificent hundred on Test debut with near-perfect shot selection, decisive footwork and strokes that had both authority and grace. He has proved my faith again, 'that if one has the talent and work ethics of a professional, one will get at least one opportunity to excel. And the one who grabs that opportunity is the one who shows patience, resilience and persistence to pursue his goal with a disciplined lifestyle and that of mind’. Dhawan has those attributes. Hats off to him! His innings served as a great lesson for youngsters waiting in the wings.
Sat, March 16 2013
India vs Australia 2013: Matthew Hayden lauds Shikhar Dhawan’s knock
Former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden praised Shikhar Dhawan's magnificent hundred on debut and feels that innings will be spoken about for a long time.
Sat, March 16 2013
India vs Australia stats review: 3rd Test match at Mohali, Day 3
Statistical highlights on the third day of the third cricket Test between India and Australia at PCA in Mohali on Saturday.
Sat, March 16 2013
India vs Australia 2013: Rajeev Shukla praises Shikhar Dhawan for scintillating Test debut
IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla, on Saturday heaped praise on India opener Shikhar Dhawan for scoring the fastest Test century on debut during his unbeaten 185-run knock against Australia on the third day of the third Test in Mohali on Saturday.
Sat, March 16 2013
Shikhar Dhawan’s sensational arrival on the international stage augurs well for beleaguered India’s immediate future in Tests
Filling in the shoes of a batsman of the calibre of Virender Sehwag is no easy task, but Shikhar Dhawan has emulated the Nawab of Najafgarh by scoring a hundred on his very first outing in Test cricket — and with the same ferocity of his Delhi senior.