Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik Lead Birthday Wishes As Shikhar Dhawan Turns 37

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Virat Kohli took to social media to extend birthday wishes to Shikhar Dhawan, who turned 37 on Monday. Dhawan is currently part of the Indian ODI team on tour of Bangladesh. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the country's governing body for cricket, took to Twitter to wish Dhawan. "267 international matches, 10856 international runs 2013 ICC Champions Trophy-winner. Here's wishing @SDhawan25 a very happy birthday!" BCCI tweeted.

Former India skipper and Dhawan's teammate, Virat Kohli also took to Instagram to wish the Indian opener.

"Stay cheerful and blessed," former India captain Virat Kohli said in an Instagram story.

Here are some more wishes:

Many happy returns of the day to you @SDhawan25.
Best wishes to you buddy and keep on entertaining. pic.twitter.com/WdY2KJyzzp

— DK (@DineshKarthik) December 5, 2022

! Here's wishing the classy southpaw who was the leading run-getter in our iconic Champions Trophy 2013 campaign, a very happy birthday!

Have a great year ahead, Gabbar!

Getty #ShikharDhawan #HappyBirthday #TeamIndia #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/skLqPDHkG0

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) December 5, 2022

From Shers to Gabbar Sher!

Happy Birthday Shikhar paaji! #ShikharDhawan #HappyBirthday #PunjabKings @prabhsimran01 @rdchahar1 @jiteshsharma_ @atharva_taide14 @BhanukaRajapak3 @baltejdhanda @SDhawan25 pic.twitter.com/Qxshvhi9S6

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 5, 2022

Happy Birthday @SDhawan25 Sir Have a Wonderful Day and Year Ahead and May Mahadev Bless You Always With Lots Of Happiness and Successful Always and Beautiful Health and Long Life.@BCCI #HappyBirthday #ShikharDhawan #HappyBirthdayShikharDhawan pic.twitter.com/M8SeMxvN5R

— (@MayurRa67386041) December 5, 2022

Wishing You A Very Appie Birthday To You Gabbar Bhai @SDhawan25 Best Wishes From Our King @imVkohli Fans

Have A Good Health And Happiness #HappyBirthdayShikharDhawan #ViratKohli #ShikharDhawan pic.twitter.com/groljg9fAK

— (@Kalyanjspk) December 5, 2022

! Here's wishing the classy southpaw who was the leading run-getter in our iconic Champions Trophy 2013 campaign, a very happy birthday!

Have a great year ahead, Gabbar!#happybirthdayshikhardhawan#ShikharDhawan pic.twitter.com/vOcwry8u01

— (@Bhabanisankar02) December 5, 2022

Team India needed another dashing opener who could take the game to the opposition after Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag retired. Shikhar Dhawan's appealing strokeplay and outstanding ability to score runs filled that gap to perfection. Additionally, Dhawan exhibits flamboyance in both his play and demeanour while on the field.

Dhawan, also known as Gabbar, has captivated the hearts of countless people with his charming demeanour. On the field, he frequently expresses joy by twirling his moustache and slapping his thighs in the kabaddi fashion. Perhaps Dhawan has a son of the soil machismo from his Delhi upbringing.

In ODIs against Australia in October 2010, the Delhi batsman made his international debut for India. Dhawan's place in the Indian team was, however, confirmed by his remarkable Test debut in 2013. For more than 10 years, Dhawan has consistently performed in both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and international cricket.

One of the most adored cricketers in India, the opener is recognised for his tremendous run-scoring prowess. In the 2013 Champions Trophy, 2015 World Cup, and 2017 Champions Trophy, Dhawan scored the most valuable runs for India. He is also the first player in the Indian Premier League to record two consecutive centuries.

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