Shikhar Dhawan: Birthday is special as my family is with me and I've played well

Shikhar Dhawan yesterday thanked his family and fans for their birthday wishes

Shikhar Dhawan yesterday thanked his family and fans for their birthday wishes. India opening batsman, Dhawan, who turned 32 yesterday, scored a crucial 67 in the second innings of the third Test against Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, cut a cake with wife Ayesha, daughter Rhea and son Zorawar by his side last evening.

Shikhar Dhawan with wife Ayesha

In a video uploaded on Twitter thereafter, he said: "Thanks to everyone for your wishes -- this birthday is special because I have my family here with me and more than that I did well on the ground, and all the supporters out there wished me and sang happy birthday. That was a very special moment for me." Go, Gabbar!

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