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Shikhar Dhawan. (Picture Credit: X/@ANI)
Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, two years after he last donned the national jersey.
Shikhar Dhawan took to social media to announce his retirement from domestic and international cricket on Saturday.
He posted on social media: “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!”
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 played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is for India. His best was in the 50-over format as he amassed 6793 runs at an average of 44.11 and scored 2315 Test runs at an average of 40.61.
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Former Pakistan cricketer Saeed Anwar congratulated Shikhar Dhawan on his career.
“Your hard work, determination, quality cricketing skills, and great human being will always be remembered; thank you, boy, for wishing you all the best for the next career ahead,” he replied to Dhawan’s post.
Your hard work, determination, quality cricketing skills, and great human being will always be remembered; thank you, boy, for wishing you all the best for the next career ahead.— Saeed Anwar (@ImSaeedAnwar) August 24, 2024
Hardik Pandya shared on Instagram stories: “Only the best for you Shiki paa. Congratulations on a wonderful career.”
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Fans thanked ‘Gabbar’ for all the memories:
Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from Int’l cricket.The least he deserved was a proper farewell, Well done @BCCI This is how you treat a great batsman
Thank you Gabbar fy services, Always be remembered as a unsung hero of Indian cricket. #ShikharDhawan pic.twitter.com/3cUdWck451
— Pure Patrakar (@PurePatrakar) August 24, 2024
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Dhawan had starred in India’s ICC Champions Trophy vvictory in 2013 and last played for India in the ODI series against Bangladesh in December 2022.
