Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan Admits Hiding His Girlfriend in Shared Quarters with Rohit Sharma; Discovers Hitman's Entertaining Response Unveiled
Shikhar Dhawan, the charismatic cricketer known for his bold approach on the field, has spilled some personal beans in his autobiography, "The One: Cricket, My Life and More." During the India A tour to Australia in 2006, Dhawan met a woman who would capture his heart and make headlines within the cricket fraternity.
In Darwin, at the immigration queue, he crossed paths with a tall brunette with a blunt cut and sharp features. Dhawan described her as "beautiful" and "divine," and their connection was evident when she returned his smile before they claimed their luggage. Reflecting on the encounter, he later introduced her to his parents as his girlfriend, albeit causing a stir in his family.
Dhawan revealed that he managed to sneak his girlfriend, whom he called Ellen, into the hotel room he shared with Rohit Sharma throughout the tour. This secret rendezvous became a popular topic among the team members, with Rohit Sharma, his roommate, quipping about Dhawan's lack of consideration for his sleep. The incident left a memorable impression on the team and became part of the tour's behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Dhawan's relationship caused a surge of emotions, from happiness to controversy. While it was a significant personal experience for him, it also led to family disagreements when he introduced the woman to his parents upon returning to India. Some relatives found the relationship inappropriate, and one aunt even requested Dhawan to avoid visiting her home out of concern for her children. However, one relative showed understanding and even offered them accommodation.
In terms of his cricket career, Dhawan insists that the relationship did not have a negative impact. Instead, it served as a stepping stone that helped him grow as a person and redefine his perspective on relationships. There were no signs that the relationship affected his standing within the team or his performance on the field during the Australia tour.
Enrichment:
- Shikhar Dhawan's partner, whom he referred to as Ellen, was a British woman with sharp features and a blunt cut[2][4].
- The team's reaction ranged from noticing the secretive meetings to Rohit Sharma's humorous complaints[2][3][4].
- Family members expressed concern and disapproval, with one aunt asking Dhawan to stay away from her home[1].
- Although the relationship caused a stir, it did not negatively impact Dhawan's cricket career during the Australia tour[5]. The episode is depicted as a formative personal experience that helped shape Dhawan's outlook[5].
References:
- Sportstar
- ESPNcricinfo
- Firstpost
- Times of India
- The Indian Express
Shikhar Dhawan's secretive rendezvous with his girlfriend, Ellen, during the India A tour to Australia in 2006, was not only a memorable behind-the-scenes anecdote but also a significant episode in his personal life that shaped his perspective on relationships. The incident, which created a stir among the team members and his family, did not affect his cricket career during the Australia tour.
