Captain of the Punjab Kings Shikhar Dhawan earns an average salary of INR 9.25 Crores.
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About Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan, the cricketing maestro, was born on December 5, 1985, in Delhi, India.
His domestic cricket journey commenced with Delhi, where he honed his skills and evolved into a prolific run-scorer.
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The left-handed opening batsman’s talent didn’t go unnoticed, leading him to represent several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, including Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals.
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Dhawan’s meteoric rise reached its pinnacle with remarkable performances in prestigious tournaments.
In the 2013 Champions Trophy, he clinched the ‘Golden Bat’ award and led India to victory. His brilliance continued in the 2017 Champions Trophy, where he repeated the feat.
Dhawan’s significance in the 2015 Cricket World Cup and the IPL, where he scored back-to-back centuries, further solidified his place in cricket history.
In 2023, Dhawan was entrusted with the captaincy of the Punjab Kings franchise, marking another significant chapter in his illustrious career.
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