IPL 2023: Punjab Kings’ captain Shikhar Dhawan answered several questions by fans during a QnA session ahead of match no. 18 of the Indian Premier League 2023 against Gujarat Titans. While he made many notable revelations about his career, his answer to why he is known as Mr. ICC became a talking point among fans. In a video shared by the IPL, the veteran India opener said he is known by the name because of his records in tournaments organized by the ICC.
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Cricket fans on social media were intrigued by Shikhar Dhawan’s answer as India is set to host the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on their home soil, later this year. However, the opener’s inclusion in India’s World Cup squad remains uncertain as he has remained on the sidelines of the Indian team since many months now. Most recently, fans called for his inclusion in the World Cup team after he struck a one-man-knock of 99* runs in 66 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Shikhar Dhawan at ICC Champions Trophy over the years
Meanwhile, the 37-year-old’s claim about having a great record in the ICC tournament can rightly be supported by his stats. Dhawan first rose to fame with his performance in ICC tournaments by finishing as the top run-scorer in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013. As Indian clinched the title with a five-run victory over the hosts England, Dhawan finished with 363 runs to his credit.
Shikhar Dhawan in ICC Champions Trophy 2013
Matches: 5
Runs: 363
Average: 90.75
Highest score:114
During his second appearance at the Champions Trophy in 2017, Dhawan continued with his rich form and yet again finished as the top run-scorer for India with 338 runs in five games. Here’s a look at Dhawan’s performance in the Champions Trophy in 2017.
Shikhar Dhawan in ICC Champions Trophy 2017
Matches: 5
Runs: 338
Average: 67.60
Highest score: 125
Shikhar Dhawan at ICC ODI World Cup over the years
Dhawan smashed 412 runs during India’s campaign at the ICC ODI World Cup 2015, which included a fifty against arch-rivals Pakistan in India’s first match. He then hit 137 runs against South Africa. He went on to hit another century against Ireland. During the ICC ODI World Cup 2019, Dhawan hit a century worth 117 runs against Australia, before getting ruled out due to an injury.
