How Cricket legend react on Shikhar Dhawan retirement from Cricket
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| Shikhar Dhawan played in 269 international matches for India and scored 10,867 runs at an average close to 40. / Getty Images |
Shikhar Dhawan retires from international and domestic cricket with immediate effect. He Played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is and 🏆 Scored 2315 runs in Tests, 6793 in ODIs, and 1579 in T20Is. Shikhar Dhawan scored 6,769 runs in 222 IPL games and won the IPL championship with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016, alongside David Warner. Dhawan captained India in 15 games (12 ODIs, 3 T20Is) with a 8-5 win-loss record (2 no-results), leading India to ODI series victories over Sri Lanka (2021), West Indies, and South Africa (2022). In IPL and Champions League T20, Dhawan captained 33 games for Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, with a win-loss record of 13-20.
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! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/QKxRH55Lgx
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 24, 2024
Impactful with the bat 💪
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 24, 2024
Memorable opening knocks 💯
And a pure smile on his face throughout 🤗
𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙠𝙝𝙖𝙧 𝘿𝙝𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙣 🫡@SDhawan25 | #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/U3ycf7GGvZ
Happy retirement Shikhar bhaiya
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) August 24, 2024
There's no one like you 🤍 pic.twitter.com/kMZeOchE5R
You have always been a fierce competitor from the very beginning. Always loved playing with and against you dear brother @SDhawan25 . Wishing you a great second innings ahead 🙌 pic.twitter.com/B7phELTrx7
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) August 24, 2024
Many congratulations Shikhar on a fantastic career.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 24, 2024
The thing I loved about Shikhar apart from the fact that he was a fabulous cricketer, was the person that he was, always amicable and looking at the positives in every situation. Wish you all the best @SDhawan25 in the journey… https://t.co/MHlfDpSdsv
Congrats @SDhawan25 on an fantastic career. Hope your second innings is as Dabangful and Dhawanful as your first. Your impact on this game has been fantastic and i will cherish all the fun moments you gave us with your presence. Go well Jatt Ji. #retirement pic.twitter.com/82iqWr4Gw0
— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) August 24, 2024
Congratulations @SDhawan25, on a remarkable career filled with countless milestones! 🏏 It was an absolute pleasure sharing the dressing room with you, brother. Wishing you all the best for your future endeavors. Onwards and upwards! 🙌 #legend https://t.co/0WfLs18cWa
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 24, 2024
As we see the start of one young and exciting lefties career last night, today we see the end of another older lefty legend.
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) August 24, 2024
A rare breed are southpaws, treasured goods.
Congratulations to both!
Happy retirement my dear friend Shikar, you’ve been a superstar 👊👊👊
The game will miss your flair and charisma, Gabbar.
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) August 24, 2024
Congrats on an incredible career. Best of luck with everything ahead. 🤗🏏@SDhawan25 pic.twitter.com/RvzwD8SdzQ
Congratulations on an outstanding career, shikhi pa. It’s been a pleasure sharing the field with you. Best of luck for your new chapter.🙌♥️@SDhawan25 pic.twitter.com/mqhCgR8N7K
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 24, 2024
An incredible journey comes to a close. Shikhar Dhawan, you've been a true inspiration on and off the field. You will always be the the true "GABBAR" of indian cricket. Best wishes for your new innings! #ShikharDhawan #CricketLegend #Retirement #Gabbar" pic.twitter.com/ofdMig8Ij7
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) August 24, 2024
Shikhi Pa, it's been an absolute pleasure sharing the dressing room with you. Your energy, passion and dedication have been an inspiration to all of us. You've brought so much joy both on and off the field. Thank you for all the unforgettable memories. Wishing you the best in… pic.twitter.com/g8vnn5s0CD
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) August 24, 2024
Jatt ji, congratulations on an incredible journey in our beautiful game! Thank you for being a guiding light and a big brother both on and off the field. Wishing you the best in your next chapter! pic.twitter.com/DHkvFGfsD5
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) August 24, 2024
Wishing you a happy retirement, @SDhawan25! It was an honour to play alongside you and watch you entertain millions with your fearless batting. Here’s to new beginnings! ✨ pic.twitter.com/aNu6s8mMzj
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) August 24, 2024
Congrats on a fantastic career, Jatt Ji!
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 24, 2024
Pleasure to have shared the dressing room with someone as lively as you! You’ve always made the most of every chance, giving more than 100% on and off the field.
Your fearless knocks, especially in your favourite ICC tournaments and… pic.twitter.com/2tliBGizwk
Shikhar,
— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 24, 2024
From being my first under19 roommate to starting in the IPL together , its been Fun to share the dressing room with .
You have become such a terrific player over the years and your journey has been an absolute pleasure to have been a part of.
All the very best for… pic.twitter.com/vsJbI2GVTE
Badhaai ho Shikkhi. Ever since the time you replaced me in Mohali, you didn’t look back and some top performances over the years. May you continue to have fun and live life to the fullest. Very best wishes always. https://t.co/jHvfLAhp14
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 24, 2024
Happy retirement Gabbar! @SDhawan25 🙌 pic.twitter.com/t3RzQQuiBp
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) August 24, 2024
Khush reh mere veer @SDhawan25 Happy retirement 🤗 you are a gem pic.twitter.com/Art932kxBC
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 24, 2024
10,000 runs for Team India! What a fabulous career, Shera @SDhawan25 As I told you, life is just beginning now. Well done, and welcome to the retired players’ club! pic.twitter.com/JsFoLHFSiL
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 24, 2024
Congratulations on a wonderful career @SDhawan25 . Just want to say a big thank you; without your support and guidance, I wouldn’t have been able to contribute to the team ! All the best for your future endeavours Shikhi Bhai, thanks again ! #retirement #Gabbar pic.twitter.com/0VtrpnYq6l
— shashank singh (@shashank2191) August 24, 2024