Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Saturday announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. The 38-year-old Dhawan shared an emotional message on Instagram, bringing curtains down on his illustrious career. He thanked everyone who supported him during his stellar, award-winning career. “I am at a point where when I look back I see only memories and when I look forward I see only a new life. It has always been my dream to play for India and I have made it happen. I have many people to thank for that. Firstly, my family, my childhood coaches and the team I have played with for so many years. I have a new family, fame and love. But they say that to move forward you have to turn the page,” Dhawan said in a video posted on his official Instagram account.
As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I am filled with countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind!pic.twitter.com/QKxRH55Lgx
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 24, 2024
“I announce my retirement from international and domestic cricket. It is with a sense of peace in my heart that I bid adieu to my cricketing journey. I have played a lot for my country and I am just telling myself, don’t be sad that you will not be able to play for your country again but be happy that you had the opportunity to do so,” he concluded.
Thank you, ICC
He has dominated the ODI tournament like no other.Congratulations on your retirement pic.twitter.com/HGAQoofyvb
— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) August 24, 2024
Dhawan’s bat has produced runs effortlessly throughout his illustrious career and though he has represented India across all formats, ODIs have been his forte.
Gabbar, I’m gonna miss you
— Pradip (@PradipP1982) August 24, 2024
Playing 167 matches, the southpaw delivered some audacious performances, scoring 6,793 runs at an average of 44.1, including 17 centuries and 39 fifties.
Thank you for always being there for such great occasions
— Anant Ladha, CFA CA CFP LL.B. (@anantladha25) August 24, 2024
Forming a memorable partnership with Murali Vijay in the longest format of cricket, Dhawan has scored 2,315 runs in 34 matches at an average of 40.6. His Test career is packed with seven tons and five half-centuries.
Gabbar, I’m gonna miss you
Best of luck to you!
— Dejimojito 🇮🇳 (@desimojito) August 24, 2024
In the T20I format, Dhawan has played 68 times and scored 1,759 runs at an average of 27.9, including 11 fifties.
In the domestic circuit, Dhawan played 122 first-class cricket matches and scored 8,499 runs at an average of 44.26, including 25 centuries and 29 fifties.
In List A, Dhawan played 302 matches and scored an astounding 12,074 runs at an average of 43.90, his incredible statistics further accentuated by 30 centuries and 67 half-centuries.
Topics mentioned in this article
