Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan joined the Legends League Cricket (LLC), days after announcing his retirement from international cricket.
The southpaw left a mark for his incredible performance in the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments and is regarded as one of the finest left-handed openers to have played for India. His retirement means that he will be allowed to feature in overseas T20 franchise leagues but as of now, he has opted to feature in the LLC.
“Taking on this new chapter with Legends League Cricket feels like the ideal progression after my retirement. My body is still conditioned for the demands of the game, and while I’m at ease with my decision, cricket is an inseparable part of who I am, it will never go out of me. I’m eager to regroup with my cricketing friends and continue to entertain my fans as we create new memories together.”
Welcoming Dhawan to his group of global stars, Raman Raheja, Co-founder of Legends League Cricket, said: “We are thrilled to have Shikhar Dhawan join us. His experience and flair will undoubtedly enhance the competition and entertain fans. We look forward to seeing him in action alongside other cricket legends. This will further enhance our position as the 2nd innings for legendary Cricketers.”
Dhawan will no longer be a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL), having made his last appearance in the lucrative tournament for Punjab Kings in April 2024 against the SunRisers Hyderabad, following which his career was derailed due to an injury.
The 38-year-old retired after scoring 2315 in Tests, 6793 in One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 1759 in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
