Top 7 unique records notched up by Shikhar Dhawan

By Soumen Pahari Date: 24.08.2024

[{"selector":"#anim-0fa2f8a2-0196-4b73-828d-7c214d40847f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] 'Gabbar' of Indian Cricket, Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Saturday, 24 August. Let's revisit his top 7 unique achievements in cricket.

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