India opener Shikhar Dhawan was on Wednesday (July 22) confirmed to have signed an exclusive worldwide marketing and management agreement with IMG Reliance.

Dhawan joined a list of famous India cricketers, already including Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and Shreyas Iyer, to have been roped in by the company, which specialises in talent management, sports sponsorship & marketing.

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“I think what IMG Reliance brings to the table is quite dynamic and unique in India. I am very excited to partner with the company which has expertise across so many different platforms," said Dhawan in a media release. 

“While I continue to focus on my cricket and bringing laurels to the nation, off-the-field, I know I have my new team at IMG Reliance to help me maximize my talent."

Dhawan has played 34 Tests, 136 ODIs and 60 T20Is and scored nearly 10,000 international runs in his career so far. 

The 34-year-old is renowned for his ability and excellent temperament, which come to the fore whenever he turns up in major ICC events for the country. 

"Shikhar possesses enormous talent and character, a unique combination that along with cricket will help us build a brand. It is our absolute delight to be representing a talent like Shikhar who ranks amongst the best cricketers India has produced," said Nikhil Bardia, Head-Talent & Sponsorship, IMG Reliance.

"We have put together a great team around Shikhar, whose expertise across various verticals will help him achieve the goals," Bardia added.