Shikhar Dhawan, an attacking left handed batsman is an integral part of the power-packed Delhi top order. Dhawan came into the lime light during the U-19 Cricket World Cup in 2004, where he was the leading run scorer; his total of 505 runs from seven innings is a record for a single U-19 World Cup. He made his runs at an average of 84.16 with three centuries and was named the Player of the Tournament.
The waves of his runs continued when he made his Ranji debut for Delhi in 2004-05, finishing as the team's leading run-getter with 461 runs. He played a pivotal role in his team's Ranji title win in 2007-08, scoring 570 runs in eight games.
He made his ODI debut against Australia in Visakhapatnam in October 2010. He made his T-20I debut against West Indies in June 2011. In the first ODI of that tour he contributed 51 off 76 balls. And eventually contributed to the team’s win with his maiden ODI fifty.
He was chosen by the Delhi Daredevils for the IPL season one and he displayed a remarkable score. He was later traded to Mumbai Indians for IPL season three. For the fourth season he was bought by the Deccan Chargers for $300,000.