Why is Shikhar Dhawan called Mr. ICC?

Shikar Dhawan, popularly known as “Mr. ICC”, earned this nickname due to his outstanding batting performance in the highest stages of the ICC tournaments. However, on 24th August, Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from both his international and domestic cricket career. Let’s delve into the reasons behind Shikhar Dhawan being dubbed “Mr. ICC.”

The left-handed batsman made his ODI debut in 2010, and despite being dismissed for a two-ball duck, he quickly caught the public’s eye by stunningly scoring 187 runs against Australia at Mohali in just 85 balls.

Throughout his illustrious career, the left-handed opening batsman played numerous match-winning innings. In the ICC Champions Trophy 2013, he amassed 363 runs with an outstanding average of 90.75, emerging as the leading run-scorer and playing a pivotal role in India’s victory. His exceptional form continued in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, where he scored 338 runs at an average of 67.60, once again becoming the tournament’s top run-getter. Notably, he recorded a century and two half-centuries, with his highest score being 125 runs.

In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Dhawan’s stellar performance saw him accumulate 412 runs in eight matches, maintaining an impressive average of 51.50. His contributions included two centuries, establishing him as India’s leading run-scorer and the fourth-highest run-getter in the tournament.

Shikhar Dhawan ODI Stats

Shikhar Dhawan has established himself as a key opener for the Indian cricket team. His impressive batting prowess has resulted in a total of 6793 runs in 164 innings, at an impressive batting average of 44.11. His highest individual score stands at 143 runs. Notably, he has amassed 17 centuries and 39 half-centuries, showcasing his consistency and ability to convert starts into big scores for the team.