Shikar Dhawan Said This After Announcing Retirement (image-instagram/ shikhardofficial)
India’s seasoned opening batsman, Shikhar Dhawan officially announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket through a social media post. The cricketer announced the decision after two years of his last appearance in the national team.
Dhawan during the initial few years of his career, his appearance had been short and scattered. Later, he burst into the limelight with his stellar performance in the 2013 Test debut against Australia.
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Team India’s star opener posted a video announcing his retirement on social media platform X. Expressing his satisfaction with his career by representing India across all three formats, he said, “ As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind!”.
As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/QKxRH55Lgx
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 24, 2024
In his announcement, Dhawan acknowledged the need to “turn the page” and move on from his cricketing career.
“It’s important to turn the page to move forward in life and that’s why I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. As I bid goodbye to my cricket journey, I have peace in my heart that I played for so long.”
“I am very thankful to DDCA, the BCCI, and my fans. And that’s why I tell myself, don’t be sad that you won’t play for India again but be happy that you played for your country. And that’s the biggest thing for me, that I played”.
Dhawan’s most impressive performances came in the ODI format, where he accumulated 6793 runs at an average of 44.11, including 17 hundreds and 39 fifties. In tests, he scored 2315 runs at an average of 40.61, which included seven centuries.
His outstanding performances also included being adjudged the ‘Player of the Tournament’ in India’s triumphant campaign for the Champions trophy in England, showcasing his immense talent and potential.
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He had also played a crucial role in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s triumphant campaign during the 2016 season, contributing significantly to their title victory. Apart from Hyderabad, he had also represented Delhi, Mumbai, and Punjab in the IPL.
