Mumbai, August 26: Shikhar Dhawan, one of India's greatest openers, called time on his international and domestic career on Saturday. Known for his audacious hitting and ability to deliver on big stages, he was given the name of 'Mr ICC'. Let us look at his performances in big ICC ODI events. Why Was Shikhar Dhawan Called Mr ICC? Know Reason Behind Recently Retired Star Indian Batter's Iconic Title.
2013 Champions Trophy
The tournament which started Dhawan's ascent in international cricket. He top-scored in India's winning effort, scoring 363 runs in five matches at an average of 90.8 and a strike rate of over 101. He scored two centuries and one fifty. His best score was 114.
2014 Asia Cup
Dhawan continued his fine run in the multi-nation tournaments with this competition. He was India's top scorer with 192 runs in four games at an average of 48.00, with two half-centuries and a best score of 94. India failed to make it to the finals, though.
2015 ICC Cricket World Cup
Dhawan played a crucial role in India's run to the semis, with 412 runs in eight matches at an average of 51.50, with two centuries and a fifty. His best score was 137. He was India's top scorer and overall fifth-highest run-maker.
2017 Champions Trophy
Coming to his biggest stomping grounds again, Dhawan continued to dominate. In India's runner-up finish, it was Dhawan who topped the tournament's batting charts in yet another ICC tournament. He scored 338 runs in five matches at an average of 67.60, with one century and two fifties, with a best score of 125.
2018 Asia Cup
In India's 2018 Asia Cup win, Shikhar impressed once again, helping India clinch their seventh title. In five matches, he scored 342 runs at an average of 68.40, with two centuries, including one against Pakistan. He topped the run-charts again and got a trophy to show for his efforts. Shikhar Dhawan Retires: Top Five Knocks of Explosive Left-Hander in International Cricket as He Announces Retirement.
2019 ICC Cricket World Cup
An injury stopped the southpaw's consistent run in ICC tournaments during the 2019 50-over World Cup. He was ruled out of the tournament just after scoring a ton against Australia. India's campaign could well have been different had he not been ruled out.