Former India opener Dhawan retires
NEW DELHI : Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from cricket on Saturday, dropping curtains on a career in which he established himself as a prolific top order batter.
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NEW DELHI : Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from cricket on Saturday, dropping curtains on a career in which he established himself as a prolific top order batter.
Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket through a video message on social media on Saturday. During his illustrious career with the Indian cricket team, Dhawan played a number of sensational knocks on the international stage. The left-handed batter impressed everyone with a brilliant 187 on Test debut against Australia. However, Dhawan picked his knock of 117 against Australia during the 2019 World Cup as his favourite as it showcased his grit and determination.
Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket two years after he last donned the national jersey, saying that he leaves the scene a content man after representing the country in all three formats. The 38-year-old made his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam and his last India game was also a 50-over match, against Bangladesh in 2022. "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!," Dhawan said in a post on 'X'.
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