New Delhi: Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Saturday, August 24. He played his last international match for the team during the ODI series against Bangladesh in 2022. He shared a long video message on Instagram and thanked his fans for all the love and support throughout his career.
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
Dhawan made his international debut in the ODI series against Australia in 2010 in Visakhapatnam but didn’t have a great start to his career. However, after initial failures, Dhawan made a brilliant comeback in the Indian team in 2013 and sealed his spot in all formats of the game.
Dhawan created history by scoring the fastest hundred on Test debut in just 85 balls. He also scored the most runs in the back-to-back editions of the Champions Trophy in 2013 and 2017 and won the ‘golden bat’. Dhawan was also the highest run scorer for India in the 2015 ODI World Cup.
The Indian opener played 167 ODIs for India and scored 6793 runs at an average of 44.11, registering seven centuries and five fifties. He also scored 1759 runs in 68 T20I matches at a strike rate of 126.36 including 11 fifties. He has scored 2315 runs in 34 Tests at an average of 40.61.
Many famous celebrities and cricketers congratulated Dhawan for his outstanding contribution to the Indian cricket. Sanju Samson also posted a heartfelt message for Dhawan on his Instagram story and wrote “Loved every moment with you on the field Shikkipa… and super excited to see your next phase”.
Sanju Samson’s Instagram story for Shikhar Dhawan. (Snapshot-Instagram)
‘Vision is to be successful and create wealth’: Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan in an interview with Hindustan Times said that his vision is to be successful and create wealth for everyone who is associated with him. He also said that he is open to joining business, entertainment and even politics.
“My vision is to be successful and create wealth, not just for myself but for all those who are associated with me in my ventures. I’m open to everything, be it business, entertainment or even politics. I just want to go with the flow. My new affirmation is that I am God’s instrument — I would surrender myself to doing whatever God wants me to do. I just know that whatever I do will be a level above what I’ve already reached” Dhawan said in an interview with Hindustan Times.
Team India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson penned a heartfelt note for Shikhar Dhawan after he announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
