Ravi Shastri Pays Tribute To Shikhar Dhawan In heartfelt Retirement Message

In a heartfelt tribute to Shikhar Dhawan, former Indian cricket team head coach and director Ravi Shastri expressed his gratitude and admiration for the cricketer's impactful career. On Twitter, Shastri shared his sentiments, celebrating Dhawan's contributions to the sport and reflecting on their shared experiences. "Enjoy your retirement, Shiki Boy! You brought me so much joy and entertainment during my 7 years as coach and director. Your match-winning innings in ICC tournaments, Asia Cups, and that unforgettable knock in Galle will always be remembered. You're still young and have plenty of ways to contribute to the sport. God bless."

Enjoy your retirement, Shiki Boy! You brought me so much joy and entertainment during my 7 years as coach and director. Your match-winning innings in ICC tournaments, Asia Cups, and that unforgettable knock in Galle will always be remembered. You're still young and have plenty of… https://t.co/F6uATUaFnV

Shastri highlighted some of Dhawan's memorable performances, including his match-winning innings in ICC tournaments, Asia Cups, and a particularly unforgettable knock in Galle. These moments, he noted, would always be cherished. Despite his retirement, Shastri emphasized Dhawan's continued potential to influence the sport.

Dhawan's retirement marks the end of a significant chapter in Indian cricket, and Shastri's message reflects the deep respect and affection he holds for the player's contributions and legacy.

In his illustrious career, runs effortlessly came off Dhawan's bat. He represented India across all formats, but ODI was his forte. In 167 appearances, the southpaw produced swashbuckling performances and racked up 6,793 runs at an average of 44.1, including 17 centuries and 39