Shikhar Dhawan retires from international cricket

Opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from International cricket. He served India for 14 years.

The batter made the announcement via video message on social media post on Saturday morning.

“It’s important to turn the page to move forward in life and that’s why I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket,” Dhawan said.

“I am leaving with peace in my heart that I played so long for India. I’ve told myself don’t feel sad that you won’t play for India anymore, but feel happy that you played for the country.”

 

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He last featured in a competitive game back in April, leading Punjab Kings in IPL 2024.

Dhawan has scored 24 international hundreds (17 in ODIs and seven in Tests) across 269 matches.

He is one of only eight batters in the format’s history with over 5000 runs at a 40-plus average and a 90-plus strike rate (Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are the other Indians in the list).

He hasn’t played for India since the ODI series against Bangladesh in December 2022.

The southpaw’s career hit the high notes in 2013 when he made 1162 runs in ODIs at an average of 50.52 and a strike rate of 97.89.

The icing on the cake was his chart-topping 363 runs in five innings, including two centuries, in India’s title-winning run at the Champions Trophy.