Question
Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms
of cricket in August 2024. What remarkable record did he achieve on his Test debut?Solution
Shikhar Dhawan holds the record for the fastest Test century on debut, achieving this milestone in just 85 balls. • Career Highlights: o Dhawan’s international career lasted over 12 years, with appearances in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is, scoring a total of 10,867 runs. o Known for his ODI performances, he was the highest run-scorer in the 2013 Champions Trophy, contributing significantly to India’s title win. • Debut Matches: He made his ODI debut in 2010 against Australia and his memorable Test debut in March 2013, where he achieved the fastest Test century by a debutant.Â
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