Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan retires

Mumbai: Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket.

Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement through a social media post in which he said: “I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. It is a relief in my heart to say goodbye to this journey of cricket that I have played so much for my country”.

He thanked the Indian Cricket Board and said he was grateful to the BCCI for giving him the opportunity. ‘I tell myself that I am not sad that I will not play for the country again. But I am happy to have played for my country, which is my biggest thing’.

The Indian cricketer stated: “Today I am standing at a point where there are only memories to look back and the whole world to look forward to. I always had only one goal to play for India and that happened”. He thanked his family, team, and BCCI.

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

It is pertinent to note that Shikhar Dhawan represented India in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20 matches.