India’s star opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has announced retirement from all forms of cricket including international and domestic.
Taking to his social media platform, the cricketer posted a video revealing about his decision. In the video, Dhawan can be heard saying, “I always had one goal in mind that was to play for India and I achieved it thanks to a lot of people. First of all my family, my childhood coach Tarak Sinha and Madan Sharma, under their guidance, I learnt cricket. Then my entire team with whom I played for years, got another family, fame and everyone’s love and support. As it’s said that to move ahead in the story you need to flip over the pages. Hence, I’m also doing that, I’m announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket.”
“And now when I’m bidding adieu to my cricketing journey, I have the satisfaction that I played a lot for my country. I’m really thankful to the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and DDCA (Delhi & District Cricket Association) for giving me this opportunity and all of my fans for their love and support. I just say this to myself that don’t be sad that you won’t play for your country again but always be happy that you played for your country. And it’s the biggest achievement for me that I played,” he further added.
It is worth mentioning here that Dhawan appeared in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is for India. He shattered all records on his Test debut by making fastest century ever in 2013. The cricketer 2315 runs at an average of 40.61 with seven hundreds and five fifties to his name within 34 tests. He represented India in 167 ODIs and scored 6793 runs with seven hundreds and five fifties.
Shikhar Dhawan made 1759 runs at an average of 27.92 and a strike rate of 126.36 within 68 T20Is.
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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