GUWAHATI: Veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, two years after his last appearance for the national team.
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The 38-year-old expressed satisfaction as he bid farewell to the sport, having had the privilege of representing India in all three formats since his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam.
Dhawan took to X to put out, “As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for your love and support! Jai Hind! 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. I am leaving with peace in my heart that I played so long for India.”
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 24, 2024
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
