Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 24, 2024, 08:21 AM
Shikhar Dhawan Retirement: Team India's experienced opener batsman Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from cricket. Dhawan has decided to say goodbye to all formats of cricket including international. He shared this news on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, August 24 through an emotional video post. In this post, he wrote, "I am ending this chapter of my cricket journey. I am taking countless memories with me."Shikhar Dhawan expressed his feelings in the video and said, "Today I am standing at a turning point, from where looking back only memories are visible and looking forward a whole world. I always had only one destination, to play for Team India. That also happened. I am grateful to my family, coach and my team. It is necessary to turn the pages to move forward in the story. That's why I am retiring from cricket."
38-year-old Shikhar Dhawan played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20 matches for India in his career. His best performance was in the ODI format, in which he scored 6793 runs at an average of 44.11. In Test matches, he scored 2315 runs at an average of 40.61. His journey not only symbolized his dedication and commitment to the game, but also gave countless memories to cricket lovers which will always remain in the hearts of his fans.Shikhar Dhawan's retirement from cricket is an important moment for Indian cricket. He played great innings in his cricket career and played an important role in leading Team India to victory in many matches. Dhawan's aggressive batting style and his special shots made him a mark in world cricket.Now, as Shikhar Dhawan is going to start his new journey, his fans and the cricket world are wishing him success in all his future endeavors. Dhawan's cricket journey may be coming to an end now, but his memories and the records he made will always live in the history of Indian cricket.Announced by sharing the videoIn the video, Shikhar Dhawan said, 'Today I am standing at such a turning point, from where looking back only memories are visible and looking forward a whole world. I always had only one destination. To play for Team India. That also happened. I am grateful to my family, coach and my team. It is necessary to turn the pages to move forward in the story. That's why I am retiring from cricket.'38-year-old Shikhar Dhawan last played an ODI against Bangladesh in December 2022. He has played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20 matches for India. His best performance was in the 50 over format, in which he scored 6793 runs at an average of 44.11. He scored 2315 runs in Test matches at an average of 40.61.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