Shikhar Dhawan Retires from International and Domestic Cricket
NEW DELHI: As veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket Saturday morning, wishes poured in from all quarters, congratulating the 38-year-old for a highly successful career. The entire sporting fraternity came together and doffed hats to Dhawan as he rode into the sunset after a glittering 14-year-long career. Dhawan’s IPL franchise Punjab Kings too had a special message for their captain as they wished him in a unique way which had a touch of MS Dhoni in it. In an interesting caption along with the Dhawan video, the franchise wrote the time of Dhawan’s retirement similar to the one Dhoni wrote during his retirement announcement.
Dhawan’s retirement comes two years after he last donned the national jersey. The 38-year-old said he leaves the scene a content man, having represented the national team in all three formats since making his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam. Dhawan appeared in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is for India. His best came in the 50-over format in which he amassed 6793 runs at an average of 44.11. He averaged 40.61 for his 2315 Test runs.
