Indian opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Saturday, stating that he has fulfilled his dream of playing for the national team.
“I only had one dream, and that was to play for India, and I even achieved that,” said the 38-year-old cricketer in a heartfelt video message, expressing gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout his career.
Dhawan thanked his family, his childhood coach, and his teammates for their unwavering support over the years. “I would also like to thank my team with whom I have played cricket for so long. I got another family, I got name, fame, and love of all the fans,” he said.
Reflecting on his journey, Dhawan quoted a saying, “There is a saying you need to turn the page to read the full story. That’s what I am going to do. I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket.”
Now that his cricket journey is coming to an end, Dhawan feels a sense of peace knowing he gave his all for his country.
Dhawan made his international debut in 2010 against Australia in Visakhapatnam and went on to score over 10,000 runs in his career. His impressive achievements include 24 centuries—17 in one-day internationals and seven in Tests.
He was also a key player in India’s squad that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. Dhawan emerged as the tournament’s top scorer, amassing 363 runs in just 5 matches at an average of 90.75, including two centuries and a fifty.
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