Shikhar Dhawan Retires from International Cricket: A Legacy of Stellar Performances
In his farewell message, Dhawan left the door open for a continued presence in league cricket, particularly the IPL.
Shikhar Dhawan raises his bat as he walks back to pavilion.
Shikhar Dhawan, one of India’s most celebrated white-ball openers, has officially retired from international cricket at the age of 38.
In his farewell message, Dhawan left the door open for a continued presence in league cricket, particularly the IPL.
Dhawan’s international journey began in 2010, but it was during the 2013 Border-Gavaskar Trophy that he made headlines, scoring the fastest century on debut against Australia.
Over his career, Dhawan played 269 matches for India, amassing 10,867 runs, including 24 centuries and 44 half-centuries.
Dhawan was also instrumental in India’s success in ICC tournaments, leading the scoring charts in both the 2015 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy.
His formidable partnership with Rohit Sharma produced 5148 runs, making them India’s second-most successful ODI opening pair, just behind Tendulkar and Ganguly.
Dhawan’s legacy as a dependable opener and his flair for rising to the occasion in major tournaments will be remembered as a golden chapter in Indian cricket.
