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Rishi Dhawan

Rishi Dhawan

Indian cricketer (born 1990)

Rishi Dhawan (born 19 February 1990) is an Indian cricketer who plays first-class and List A cricket for Himachal Pradesh.[1] Dhawan is primarily a medium-fast bowling all-rounder who bats in the middle-order. Dhawan has played for Kings XI Punjab in the 2008 IPL.[2] He was signed-up by the Mumbai Indians in 2013. In February 2017, he was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders team for the 2017 Indian Premier League for 55 lakhs.[3] For his huge contribution to the state team and single handed efforts in games, he is often hailed as finest cricketer Himachal Pradesh has ever produced.

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Career

He made his One Day International debut for India against Australia on 17 January 2016.[4] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on 18 June 2016.[5]

He was the leading run-scorer for Himachal Pradesh in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy,[6] with 519 runs in eight matches.[7] In December 2021, Dhawan led Himachal Pradesh to their maiden title in Indian domestic cricket, beating Tamil Nadu in the final of the 2021–22 Vijay Hazare Trophy.[8] Dhawan put in a strong all round showing in the tournament, finishing as the second highest run scorer with 458 runs at an average of 76 and the second highest wicket taker with 17 wickets at an average of 23 in eight matches.[9] Following this, in February 2022, he was bought by the Punjab Kings in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament.[10]

He also appeared with Bhawanipore Club in P. Sen Trophy.[11][12]

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    "রিঙ্কুকে ডেকেও পেল না মোহনবাগান! পি সেন ট্রফি এবার জমজমাট, তারকার মেলা ময়দানে" [Mohun Bagan did not even call Rinku! The P Sen Trophy is now in a crowded, star-studded arena]. the wall.in (in Bengali). Kolkata: The Wall Bureau. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
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    "ছন্দে অভিমন্যু, ঋষি, সহজ জয়ে পি সেন ট্রফির শেষ আটে মোহনবাগান, ভবানীপুর" [Chande Abhimanyu, Rishi, easy win in P. Sen Trophy last eight Mohun Bagan, Bhavanipur]. anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Kolkata: Anandabazar Patrika. 18 June 2023. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.


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