Shikhar Dhawan’s luck suddenly shone, he got direct entry in Champions Trophy 2025, he was given this big responsibilit

• Former Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been given an important responsibility before the Champions Trophy 2025 to be hosted by Pakistan. Dhawan has been given direct entry into the Champions Trophy.

Shikhar Dhawan: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan may have said goodbye to international cricket but his popularity is still intact. Shikhar Dhawan was one of the most reliable batsmen in the ICC tournament, who has won many matches for India on his own. At the same time, now Shikhar Dhawan has got direct entry into the Champions Trophy 2025. This legendary batsman of India has been given an important responsibility in the Champions Trophy 2025, for which he has also started preparations. Let us tell you that Dhawan said goodbye to international cricket in August last year.

Entry received in Champions Trophy 2025

Former Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been chosen by the ICC as one of the four event ambassadors for the Champions Trophy. Dhawan will be seen in the role of event ambassador this time in the Champions Trophy to be hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. Apart from Dhawan, former Pakistan captain and 2017 Champions Trophy-winning captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Australian star all-rounder Shane Watson, and former New Zealand captain and legendary fast bowler, Tim Southee have also been given the important role of brand ambassador by the ICC.

Dhawan’s records in the Champions Trophy

Shikhar Dhawan was a member of the Indian team that won the Champions Trophy in 2013. This dashing batsman played a key role in helping India win the title. In 2013, he played 5 matches including the final, in which he scored 363 runs at an impressive average of 90.75 and an explosive strike rate of 101.39, which included two centuries and a half-century.

 In 2017 too, he was the highest run scorer for India in this tournament. Shikhar (Shikhar Dhawan) played five matches for India in 2017, including the final, in which he scored 338 runs at a strong average of 67.60, which included a century and two half-centuries. Shikhar was awarded the Golden Bat title in both tournaments.

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