Shikhar Dhawan retires from all formats of cricket

Shikhar Dhawan brought his illustrious career to a close on Saturday, announcing his retirement from both international and domestic cricket. Since making his debut for India in 2010, Dhawan became an integral figure in the team, especially in white-ball formats. Renowned as one of India’s premier openers, Dhawan’s record in ODIs stands out with 6,793 runs from 167 matches at an average of 44.11.The 38-year-old made his international debut in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam and his last India game was also a 50-over match, against Bangladesh in 2022."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!," Dhawan said in a post on 'X'.

As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support pic.twitter.com/QKxRH55Lgx

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 24, 2024

His dynamic partnership with Rohit Sharma, which began in 2013, marked a golden chapter in Indian cricket history.The duo of Dhawan and Rohit set a strong foundation for India, with Dhawan’s aggressive batting style complementing Rohit’s approach. Their partnership was key to India’s many successes, with Virat Kohli’s consistent performance at No. 3 adding further strength to the top order. This trio’s formidable presence defined India’s dominance in white-ball cricket for much of the decade.