Hyderabad v Kolkata, IPL 2013, Hyderabad

'Amazing to be in top four' - Dhawan

May 20, 2013: Shikhar Dhawan, who joined the team halfway in the tournament, told IPLT20.com, "it is amazing to see our name in the top four" after not many gave the team a chance

Mumbai v Hyderabad, IPL 2013, Mumbai

Pollard blast takes Mumbai to No. 1

May 13, 2013: An unreal Kieron Pollard blitz transformed a daunting run rate into a cakewalk for Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede

Champions Trophy 2013

No Gambhir, Yuvraj for Champions Trophy

May 4, 2013: Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh have been dropped from the India one-day squad for the Champions Trophy

IPL 2013

Dhawan awaiting NCA clearance to play in IPL

Apr 14, 2013: Shikhar Dhawan expects to take the field in the IPL "very soon" once he gets clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore

Indian Premier League 2013

Injured Dhawan in doubt for opening IPL games

Mar 29, 2013: Shikhar Dhawan is likely to miss at least the opening match for Sunrisers Hyderabad, as he recovers from his hand injury sustained while fielding during the recent Mohali Test against Australia

Australia in India 2012-13

Dhawan out, Raina in for Delhi Test

Mar 19, 2013: Suresh Raina has been called up to the India squad for the fourth Test against Australia as replacement for the injured Shikhar Dhawan

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 5th day

Injured Dhawan doubtful for Delhi

Mar 18, 2013: India opener Shikhar Dhawan is unlikely to play the fourth Test against Australia because of an injury sustained in the field

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 4th day

The forgotten talents of Smith and Haddin

Mar 17, 2013: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the fourth day in Mohali

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 3rd day

Dhawan the villain in another Australian horror show

Mar 16, 2013: Not for the first time in recent Tests, Australia received a hammering from a ruthless, risk-free innings

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 3rd day

'I didn't feel I rushed things' - Dhawan

Mar 16, 2013: Australia were made to rue the fact that they had not appealed to have whirlwind centurion Shikhar Dhawan Mankaded before the first ball of the India innings was even bowled

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali

Dhawan's record-breaking entry

Mar 16, 2013: Stats highlights from the third day's play in Mohali, which ended with India firmly in control

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 3rd day

Dhawan's calm contempt blows away Australia

Mar 16, 2013: Shikhar Dhawan didn't miss a moment during his ruthless century on debut to show up the Australian attack for what it was

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 3rd day

Dhawan flattens Australia with fastest debut century

Mar 16, 2013: Shikhar Dhawan stroked his way to a breathtaking century, its 85-ball duration the swiftest ever by a Test debutant

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali

'I just want to grab this opportunity' - Dhawan

Mar 13, 2013: Debutant Shikhar Dhawan has said nine years of experience in first-class cricket will help him when he walks out to represent India

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali

Finally, Dhawan's chance to shine

Mar 13, 2013: The 27-year-old has often frustrated himself with inconsistent performances, but has come back stronger and mature, say team-mates and coaches

Australia in India 2012-13

'Mature' Dhawan looks to grab Test chance

Feb 11, 2013: Shikhar Dhawan says he has matured as a cricketer since his last stint with the Indian team two years ago

Australia in India 2012-13

Gambhir dropped for Dhawan

Feb 10, 2013: Gautam Gambhir and Suresh Raina have been left out of India's squad for the first two Tests against Australia

Delhi v England XI, tour match, Delhi

Dhawan ton inflicts second defeat for England

Jan 8, 2013: England suffered their second successive defeat in a tour game as their bowlers failed to defend 295 against Delhi at the Kotla in seemingly bowling-friendly conditions

Delhi v Maharashtra, Ranji Trophy, Group B, 4th day

Manhas, Dhawan power Delhi to win

Dec 18, 2012: Dhawan and Manhas, current and former captain, switched batting personalities on Tuesday and delivered for Delhi a seven-wicket victory over Maharashtra

Delhi v Tamil Nadu, Ranji Trophy, Feroz Shah Kotla, 1st day

Chand and Dhawan score centuries

Nov 24, 2012: Delhi's openers, Unmukt Chand and Shikhar Dhawan, gave their team the advantage after the toss was lost at Feroz Shah Kotla