New Delhi, Aug 2: Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, two years after he last donned the national jersey. The 38-year-old said he leaves the scene a content man, having represented the national team in all three formats since making his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam. Shikhar Dhawan Remembers India’s Heartbreaking Loss in ODI World Cup 2023 Final, Says ‘Men Can Get Over Anything, but Not 19th November’.

Shikhar Dhawan Announces Retirement

"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'. "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," he added. Shikhar Dhawan Pens Down Special Farewell Note For Dinesh Karthik As the Latter Retires From IPL (See Post)

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.

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