Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Shikhar Dhawan Recounts Dhoni Encounter in New Book
In a new book, cricketer Shikhar Dhawan shares his first meeting with MS Dhoni.
Dhawan, new to the Indian team, playfully told Dhoni he wanted to make him a Bollywood star.
He also talks about how different it was to be a cricketer back then, with less social media attention.
Dhawan's first ODI game was delayed by rain and then he got out quickly, but it was still a memorable start to his career.
Shikhar Dhawan recalls his first interaction with MS Dhoni in his new book.
Dhawan was selected for his first ODI series in 2010.
Dhawan mentioned he wanted to cast Dhoni in a Bollywood movie.
Dhawan's debut ODI match was impacted by rain and a first-ball dismissal.
Dhawan discusses the difference in media scrutiny between his early career and the present.
- Who
- Shikhar Dhawan and MS Dhoni are the central figures.
- What
- Shikhar Dhawan shared his first interaction with MS Dhoni and reflections on his debut in a new book.
- When
- Dhawan's first ODI series was in 2010.
- Where
- The events occurred in various cricket stadiums.
- Why
- Dhawan is sharing his career experiences.
- Dhawan's Debut Series
- 2010
- Tests Played
- 34
- ODIs Played
- 167
- T20 Matches Played
- 68
- Dhawan's First Ball
- Dismissed