On Saturday, Shikhar Dhawan declared his retirement from both domestic and international cricket. The southpaw took to social media to share a heartfelt message with fans, revealing his choice to retire from all formats of cricket.
Dhawan thanks fans for the love and support he received
Dhawan’s most recent appearance for the Indian cricket team was in 2022 during the ODI series against Bangladesh. Nevertheless, he was replaced by Shubman Gill and other up-and-coming opening batsmen in recent years. Dhawan shared a lengthy video message on X (previously known as Twitter) to express gratitude towards his fans and associations for the love and support shown to him during his career.
“When I glance behind, all I see are memories, but as I gaze ahead, I see a new life waiting for me. Playing for India was always my dream, and I was able to make it a reality. I am grateful to many individuals for that. Initially, my family, my childhood trainers, and eventually the team I competed with for numerous years were all crucial in my development. I acquired a new family, fame, and love. Dhawan mentioned in a post on ‘X’ that in order to progress, it is necessary to turn the pages,” Dhawan said in the video.
The ‘Gabbar’ of Indian Cricket
Shikhar Dhawan always put in maximum effort whenever he played on the field. He enjoyed doing it. Shikhar Dhawan was always gritty, elegant, and never missed an opportunity to have fun expressing himself. One of MS Dhoni’s reliable deputies, the left-handed batsman had an exhilarating journey that will be memorable for Indian cricket enthusiasts.
In a nation known for top-class openers, Shikhar Dhawan created his own mark. When he retired on Saturday, August 24, he felt fulfilled and grateful as he hung up his boots.
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During MS Dhoni’s leadership, Dhawan played a crucial role in India’s period of transformation. During the final stages of their careers, top batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Gautam Gambhir passed the torch to Dhawan, who ensured that India’s opening batsmen remained dominant in international cricket. The partnership he had with Rohit Sharma was essential to India’s success from 2013 to 2019.
