NEW DELHI: India's star opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday.
In a video posted on social media, Dhawan, who represented India in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is from 2010 to 2022, revealed his decision to retire from the international as well as domestic cricket.
“I only had one dream and that was to play for India and I even achieved that. I am thankful for so many people who contributed in my journey. First of all my family. My childhood coach Late Tarak Sinha, and Madan Sharma under whose guidance I learnt the basics of the game," Dhawan said.
“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.
“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. When I am calling time on my career, I am at peace because I have played so much for country. I am thankful to BCCI and DDCA for giving me the opportunity. I am also thankful to the fans, who has given me so much love over the years," the left hander further said.
“I am telling myself one thing that don’t be sad that you will not be able to represent India again but he is happy that he has played for India for so long. For me the biggest thing is that I played,” Dhawan concluded.
Making his debut in 2010 against Australia in Visakhapatnam, Dhawan amassed over 10,000 runs in international cricket.
His impressive record includes 24 centuries—17 in ODIs and 7 in Tests.
1/10:Shikhar Dhawan's Top 10 most impressive stats
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2/10:Shikhar Dhawan
<p>Shikhar Dhawan, a prominent Indian cricketer, announced his retirement from both international and domestic cricket. His career, which began in Delhi, left a significant global impact.<br /><br /><br /></p>Agencies
3/10:Shikhar Dhawan's debut
Dhawan made his debut for India in an ODI against Australia in October 2010 at Visakhapatnam.Agencies
4/10:Under-19 World Cup
Dhawan's talent was evident early on when he emerged as the Player of the Tournament in the 2003-04 Under-19 World Cup, scoring 505 runs at an average of 84.16, including three centuriesAgencies
5/10:Most fours in IPL
Dhawan holds the record for hitting the most fours (768) in the IPL.Agencies
6/10:second most runs in IPL history
<p>With 6769 runs Shikhar Dhawan is currently in second place on the list of batters with the most runs in IPL history.</p>PTI
7/10:400-plus runs in an IPL season nine times
Dhawan aggregated 400-plus runs in an IPL season nine times -- his best season being 2020-21, when he scored 618 runs at an average of 44.14<br /><br />AFP
8/10:first player to score consecutive centuries in IPL
Dhawan holds the record for being the first player to score back-to-back centuries in the Indian Premier League (IPL)Agencies
9/10:Shikhar Dhawan's odi stats
Over 167 ODI matches, Dhawan scored 6,793 runs with an average of 44.1, including 17 centuries and 39 half-centuries, establishing himself as a consistent performer.Agencies
10/10:Champions Trophy 2013
<p>Dhawan was the leading run scorer and Player of the tournament in ICC Champions trophy in 2013.</p>AgenciesDhawan was a key member of the Indian squad that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy.
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He was the tournament’s leading run-scorer, accumulating 363 runs in 5 matches at an average of 90.75, with two centuries and one fifty.
