'Man for big tournaments,' Cricketing fraternity showers love for retired Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement on August 24 from all forms of cricket.

On August 24, 2024, former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket with immediate effect. The southpaw took to his social media to make this announcement.

The veteran cricketer played for the Indian cricket team for over 13 years. Dhawan played 34 tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is in his glorious career. The left-handed batter amassed 2315 runs (tests), 6793 runs (ODIs), and 1579 runs (T20Is) in the three formats.

The former Indian opener played his last game for India in an ODI match against Bangladesh in December 2022. Dhawan played his last T20I against Sri Lanka in 2021, while he hasn’t featured in test cricket since 2018.

Shikhar Dhawan last played competitive cricket for the Punjab Kings during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Dhawan couldn’t play the whole 2024 edition as he was injured midway, which ended his season prematurely.

Dhawan uploaded an emotional video message while announcing his retirement.

“It’s important to turn the page to move forward in a story, and in life. That’s why, I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. I’ve told myself to not feel sad that you won’t play for India again, but feel happy that you played for the country,” Dhawan said in his retirement video.

After Dhawan announced his retirement, several prominent cricketers and former cricketers showered love on the opener.

Here are some of the tweets and messages for Shikhar Dhawan from current and former cricketers:

A man for the big tournaments. Never got the plaudits he deserved but knowing him he didn't care who got the applause as long as team was winning. A team man through and through. Congratulations on a stellar career and all the best for your second innings @SDhawan25 🤗 pic.twitter.com/Y4fMBbIIfR

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 24, 2024

Congratulations Shiki on a fantastic career! I know you will spread the same joy through everything you take up in the future! @SDhawan25 pic.twitter.com/yE3mQjKXj5

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 24, 2024

People will remember:Gabbar ❤️♾️#ShikharDhawan #ThankYouShikharDhawan #PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/HiVFxkLAR0

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) August 24, 2024

Your hard work, determination, quality cricketing skills, and great human being will always be remembered; thank you, boy, for wishing you all the best for the next career ahead. 👏

— Saeed Anwar (@ImSaeedAnwar) August 24, 2024

💬💬 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 As Shikhar Dhawan retires from International and Domestic cricket, we wish him all the very best for the road ahead 👏👏@SDhawan25 | #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/nH5DVTHraP

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 24, 2024

Shikhar Dhawan Announced his Retirement from International Cricket 🏏 ODI – 6793 RunsTest – 2315 RunsT20I – 1759 RunsIPL – 6768 RunsOne of the most Elegant Left Hand Opening Batter from India 🇮🇳 Happy Retirement @SDhawan25#ShikharDhawan pic.twitter.com/Mfwss2mZDw

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) August 24, 2024

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