Indian veteran cricketer Shikhar Dhawan officially retired from international and domestic cricket, marking the end of a illustrious journey of 14 years. Dhawan took to social media on Saturday morning to announce his decision, sharing an emotional video message expressing his gratitude and satisfaction with his cricketing career.
Star career
Dhawan last played in a competitive match in IPL 2024, which he captained Kings of the Punjab. In his farewell post, Dhawan expressed his sense of closure, saying: “To move forward in life it is important to turn the page and therefore I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket.”
Known for his aggressive batting and iconic celebrations, Dhawan’s contributions to Indian cricket have been immense. With a total of 6,793 runs from 167 ODI matches, including 17 centuries, he has become one of India’s most reliable opening batsmen, especially in ICC tournaments. His performance in the 2013 Champions Trophy, where he was the leading run-scorer, is etched in Indian cricket history.
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Extraordinary numbers in IPL
Dhawan’s IPL career was equally remarkable. represents such teams Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabadand PBKS, he scored 6,768 runs in 221 innings and became the second highest run-scorer in the tournament. Virat Kohli. He has consistently contributed to his team’s success, maintaining a strike rate of 127.14.
In his farewell message, Dhawan reflected on his journey with pride and satisfaction: “I am leaving with peace in my heart that I have played for India for a long time. I told myself don’t be sad that you won’t play for India again, but feel happy that you are playing for the country.”
As Dhawan opens a new chapter in his life, his legacy in cricket will continue to inspire aspiring cricketers. His contributions to Indian cricket both internationally and domestically will be remembered for years to come.
