Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan-38 who made his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The cricketer’s last seen in the match which was a 50-over match, against Bangladesh in 2022.
Taking to X Shikhar with a long post wrote, “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! 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. As I bid goodbye to my cricket journey, I have peace in my heart that I played for so long.”
Shikhar Dhawan in his post also thanked DDCA (Delhi and Districts Cricket Association), the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India).