Modern cricket stars are not only making headlines for their on-field charisma, but they also grabbed the attention for their eye-catching tattoos. And Shikhar Dhawan is amongst them, whose hairstyle and tattoos are also the fans' attraction.
However, at once, Dhawan found himself in a tricky situation as he had to underwent HIV test for getting a tattoo during Manali trip at the age of 14-15. However, his HIV test returned negative.
Shikhar Dhawan said on Aaj Tak: “When I was 14-15 years old, I had gone to Manali and had got a tattoo done on my back without informing my family members. I had to hide it for quite some time, about 3-4 months, and then when my father got to know, he beat me. I got a bit scared after doing the tattoo because I had no clue about the number of bodies that needle had pierced.”
He added, “So then I went and did my HIV Test and it's negative to date (laughs). My first tattoo, on my back, was a Scorpio. Because at that time, that was my thought. Then I made a design on it. I also got a tattoo of Lord Shiva in my hand. I also got a tattoo of Arjun, he was our best archer.”
Meanwhile, Dhawan is currently out of the Indian team, but he feels Shubman Gill deserves to be part of the team across all formats. However, the left-hander said that he will keep working hard to be ready for every opportunity that comes his way.
On being asked if he would pick Shubman over Shikhar, the opener said: "Yes, I would. I feel Shubman was already playing both formats and doing really well, both Tests and T20Is. If was playing more matches on the international circuit. If I was the selector, I would've given chance to Shubman.”
He signed off by saying, “Even if the opportunity doesn't come, I won't have the regret in my heart that I didn't prepare myself. Whatever is in my hand, I want to do that.”
