A biography for Shikhar Dhawanhasn’t been written yet.
“I still remember when I debuted for India in One-dayers and got out on zero against Australia only.”
“I have matured as a batsman. I am very happy that I have become more consistent.”
“It's when the runs are not coming that even the minutest of flaws are viewed under the microscope. You look into your game and try to pick every single thing you can improve about it. At the end of it, you emerge as a better player than you were.”
“If you score runs against an international attack, the self-belief automatically increases.”
“IPL is a platform for players to get noticed and maybe make it to the Indian team, but the focus should be on performance rather than thinking about India selection.”
“When you are playing, you play as rivals. When off the field, we are friends. I feel that's a good thing. That's the beauty of IPL.”
“I try to back myself as much as possible.”
“Once you are experienced, your mind is calm and at ease.”
“An all-rounder in Tests and limited-overs' cricket is equally important.”
“I am happy that whatever I dreamt of achieving, I have done that.”
“I think it is a good thing for Indian cricket that there is so much competition for opening slot. Players put in more effort because you can be kicked out if you don't play well and make mistakes. I take it positively and try to ensure that I give my best.”
“I've always loved coming back to Vizag.”
“As you go along the way, you learn new things, but my basic game has remained the same. You learn about the mental aspect of the game as in how to disturb the flow of the bowlers. You get matured with experience.”
“I believe it's a wrong conclusion to draw that Indians can't play spin bowling.”
“I am cool and aggressive: aggressive from inside and cool from outside.”
“If we focus on processes, the results will automatically take care of themselves.”
“One thing about me is that I don't like to be sad all the time.”
“I enjoy the company of overseas people. It's always good learning.”
“It happens with every batsman; sometimes, despite feeling good in the nets, you don't score runs in the match.”
“Everyone has their own individuality and character.”