Shikhar Dhawan: Quick-fire facts about the quickest debut Test centurion

New Delhi: Shikhar Dhawan raced to the fastest -ever Test century on debut, against Australia. Those who know him though may not be completely surprised by his energetic performances. Here is the top-6 facts about the Delhi batsman:

• The 27-year-old is part of an attacking Delhi top-order which includes the likes of Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli.

• Was named player of the tournament in the 2003-04 edition of the U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh where he scored 505 runs at an average of 84.16 with three tons.

• Has 16 centuries and as many as 24 fifties in first-class cricket. Is a seasoned campaigner in domestic cricket and can flay the opposition at will.

• Played a prominent role in taking his team to the Ranji Trophy in 2007-08

• In the previous edition of the Indian Premier League, he was the third-highest run-getter with 569 runs for Deccan Chargers.

• Despite his massive reputation in IPL and domestic cricket, Dhawan scored a duck on ODI debut. Averages 13.80 from 5 matches played.