Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 37-year-old left-handed opener made the announcement on social media, bringing an end to his illustrious international career.
Dhawan made his international debut in 2010 and went on to play 161 ODIs and 68 T20Is for India. He was a key player in India’s batting line-up, scoring 6,701 runs in ODIs and 1,617 runs in T20Is. He also played 34 Test matches for India, scoring 2,315 runs.
Dhawan was a member of the Indian team that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and was also part of the team that reached the semifinals of the 2015 ICC World Cup. He was known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score big runs in crucial matches.
Dhawan’s retirement comes as a surprise to many, as he was still an active player and had been performing well in domestic cricket. However, he has decided to hang up his boots and focus on his personal life.
The cricket fraternity has wished Dhawan well on his retirement, with many players and fans taking to social media to congratulate him on his illustrious career.