Shikhar Dhawan, India’s famous cricketer, has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. He shared this news via a video on social media.
Dhawan, who is a well-known opening batsman, made this decision at the age of 38. Born on December 5, 1985, he was known for his aggressive batting style and remarkable run-scoring abilities. He was currently playing for Punjab Kings in the IPL and is affectionately called “Gabbar” by his fans. Dhawan began his cricket journey in domestic cricket, representing the Delhi team.
What Shikhar Dhawan Said in His Retirement Video
In an emotional message, Dhawan said, “Hello friends! Today I stand at a juncture where looking back brings a flood of memories, and looking ahead shows me a whole world. My dream was always to play for India, and I achieved that. I want to thank many people for this—my family, my childhood coaches Tarik Sinha and Madan Sharma, under whom I learned the game. I also want to express my gratitude to my teammates, who became a new family for me, giving me name, recognition, and a lot of love.
To move forward in the story, one must turn the pages. So, I am doing just that. I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. As I say goodbye to this cricketing journey, I feel a sense of peace knowing that I played for my country for a long time. I also want to thank the BCCI and DDCA for believing in me. A big thank you to my fans for all the love and support.
I just tell myself not to be sad that I won’t play for my country anymore but to be happy that I played for my country for so long.”
Shikhar Dhawan’s Cricket Journey
First International and Domestic Matches
Shikhar Dhawan played his first international One Day International (ODI) on October 20, 2010, against Australia, where he was out for 0 runs—a disappointing start. However, he made a significant mark in the Under-19 World Cup as the highest run-scorer
First Test Match
Dhawan made his Test debut on March 14, 2013, against Australia, scoring a remarkable 187 runs in his first match in Mohali, Punjab. He became the first player to achieve such fame overnight, resembling a film star, marking a memorable moment in Test cricket history. In Tests, he scored 7 centuries and 5 half-centuries.
ODI and T20 International Records
Dhawan’s ODI debut was also on October 20, 2010, and he played his first T20 International on June 4, 2011, against the West Indies, scoring 5 runs. Over his T20 career, he played 68 matches, scoring 1,759 runs, including 11 half-centuries. In ODIs, he played 167 matches, scoring 6,793 runs with 17 centuries and 39 half-centuries.
IPL Performance
In the IPL, Dhawan has had an impressive career, playing over 250 matches and scoring 6,769 runs. He hit 2 centuries and 51 half-centuries, along with over 700 fours and around 70 to 80 sixes.
Conclusion
Shikhar Dhawan’s retirement marks the end of a significant chapter in Indian cricket, celebrating his contributions and the memories he created on the field.
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Dhawan made his Test debut on March 14, 2013, against Australia, scoring a remarkable 187 runs in his first match in Mohali, Punjab. He became the first player to achieve such fame overnight, resembling a film star, marking a memorable moment in Test cricket history. In Tests, he scored 7 centuries and 5 half-centuries.
Dhawan made his Test debut on March 14, 2013, against Australia, scoring a remarkable 187 runs in his first match in Mohali, Punjab. He became the first player to achieve such fame overnight, resembling a film star, marking a memorable moment in Test cricket history. In Tests, he scored 7 centuries and 5 half-centuries.
