IN PICS | Shikhar Dhawan Turns 35: A Pictorial Tribute To Left-Arm Opening Legend On His Birthday

Shikhar Dhawan (Image: Getty)

He shot to fame after an unprecedented run in the 2004 U-19 World Cup, where he scored 505 runs garnished with 3 hundreds. (Image Source: shikhardofficial/Instagram)

Harbhajan Singh played an important role in Shikhar’s love story. ‘Bhajji’ helped Dhawan met Ayesha in person and later the couple decided to tie the knot. The couple has two daughters from Ayesha’s first marriage and a son from her marriage to Shikhar. (Image Source: shikhardofficial/Instagram)

The Delhi born cricketer’s personal life is as interesting as his batting. He found his love of life on Facebook when he first saw Ayesha’s profile on the social networking site. (Image Source: shikhardofficial/Instagram)

Speaking of the World Cup through the years, Dhawan during India's 2015 World Cup campaign was India's highest run-getter with 412 runs, scoring at an average in excess of 50. (Image Source: Getty images)

In 2018, the Indian Opener became the first Indian cricketer to score a century in his 100th One-day International. Dhawan reached the landmark during the fourth ODI of the six-match series against South Africa at the Wanderers. (Image Source: Getty images)

Although not a star back then in 2008, but at present, Dhawan remains to be go-to man in the mega sporting series. In 2020, Delhi Capitals batsman Shikhar Dhawan during the final match against Mumbai Indians walked out early finishing the season with 618 runs from 17 games at 44.14 and a strike rate of 144.73. (Image Source: Getty images)

A naturally attacking left-handed opener in the Indian cricket team has enjoyed fair share of success on the field. (Image Source: Getty images)

Shikhar Dhawan, born on 5 December 1985 in Delhi, celebrates his 35th birthday on Saturday. (Image Source: Getty images)