India captain Virat Kohli is happy that Shikhar Dhawan is back in form with a half-century but doesn't endorse the idea of pitting a senior player against a much younger KL Rahul as possible partner for Rohit Sharma in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia. Dhawan, who was under some pressure before the third T20 International against Sri Lanka in Pune on Friday, smashed a half-century which will keep him in the mix for the upcoming series against Australia where Rohit Sharma will be back from his break.
Delhi Capitals avenged their shocking first-leg defeat with a five-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab, brightening their prospects of making the play-offs of the Indian Premier League.
India's opener Shikhar Dhawan and vice-captain Virat Kohli have recovered from their injuries sustained during the second Test against Australia and are fit to play the third match beginning in Melbourne on December 26.
Shikhar Dhawan is savouring a purple patch, hitting century after century, but the opener won't be overtly worried if he has to face a slump in form.
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been suffering from viral illness for the past two days, rendering him doubtful for the opening Test against South Africa, starting in Cape Town, on Friday.
Out-of-form opener Shikhar Dhawan has tried to put up a defence after India lost the ongoing Test series to England, saying the players are also 'hurt' like the fans and followers of Indian cricket.
Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma on Monday managed to retain their places despite their below-par performances in the Test series in West Indies, which India won 2-0.
Senior opener Shikhar Dhawan believes that the Indian batsmen would need to score the bulk of runs for Delhi Capitals to harbour hopes of winning the Indian Premier League.
A disappointed Rajasthan Royals will have to focus on better execution of their strategies for a swift turnaround when they face a highly inconsistent yet capable Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League match in Mullanpur on Saturday.
India opener Shikhar Dhawan was, on Sunday, taken to a city hospital for scans on his left thumb, after being hit twice by New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult in the ongoing second cricket Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
In the case of double-income couples, not more than 40 per cent of the net income of one partner should be the EMI for the property.
Sunita Kapoor hosted her annual Karva Chauth party.
India Opener Shikhar Dhawan launched an exceptional onslaught on the Australian bowlers during India's first innings, slamming the fastest century by a debutant after the tourists were bowled out for 408.
As long as Varun gives us one such performance every 2-3 years we forgive him all the excesses of Coolie No 1 and Judwaa, says Subhash K Jha.
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.
Rajasthan Royals take on Punjab Kings aiming to seal their IPL play-offs berth, in their penultimate league match.
K L Rahul broke into the top-10 at 9th, while Shikhar Dhawan also attained a career-high position of 28th in the latest ICC Test rankings after India's clean-sweep of Sri Lanka in a three-match series.
The Indian opener, who is in decent form, having scored well in the One-dayers and the T20Is against Sri Lanka last month, enjoyed some time out from training while going sight-seeing with his young family in beautiful Cape Town.
Flamboyant opener Shikhar Dhawan says there's no pressure on the top three in India's batting line-up, including himself, going into the World Cup, starting May 30.
CSK can ill-afford to take Punjab Kings lightly, who are coming in to this match after chasing down a world record total of 262 against KKR.
The film will see the young actor in a whole new avatar.
Shikhar Dhawan has been named as the replacement for the injured Murali Vijay for India's upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka.
Dhawan reached the landmark during the fourth ODI of the six-match series against South Africa at the Wanderers.
A look at the best batters in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings match.
The Consulate General of India in New York said on Thursday that no foul play is suspected at this stage in the death of Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, a student of the Lindner School of Business, Cincinnati.
Opener Shikhar Dhawan was back amongst the runs with a brisk 52 off 43 balls but it wasn't enough to get India 'A' over the line against South Africa 'A' in a rain-hit unofficial fourth ODI.
'Stars have made stacks of wealth at the cost of the rest of the film industry.'
Maintain a proper record of documents that can act as proof of the cost of acquisition of the property, cost of improvements made to the property, expenses related to transfer of the property (like brokerage and registration charges). These will come in handy in case of a dispute with the taxman.
'It makes sense to have gold in one's portfolio keeping the political and economic risks of 2024 in mind.'
'I hold Rohit Sharma in very high regard & am a big fan of his, but I have NEVER DISCUSSED him in any interview.'
David Dhawan has won us over with his cinema over and over again. But which one worked BEST for you?
'Khansahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live.'
Do Knot Disturb promises to be a hilarious comedy.
'I still remember meeting this kid in Goa! Long hair, big dreams in his eyes and a swag that was waiting to explode on celluloid!'
It's the season for glamorous Diwali parties, and after Manish Malhotra's fashionable bash, Varsha and Producer Ramesh Taurani threw a grand party at their residence.
Fit-again India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is attempting to make his comeback by taking part in the D Y Patil T20 tournament, starting in Mumbai, on Monday. Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are also on their road to recovery after sustaining injuries.
Shikhar Dhawan heaped praise on pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who played a key role in India's victory in the second ODI with three for 45.
The actor walked for Kunal Rawal at the fashion week.
