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Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt message for Shikhar Dhawan following his retirement from international and domestic cricket. Dhawan, known for his positive attitude and stellar performances, leaves behind a remarkable legacy in the cricket world.
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Sachin Tendulkar shared a touching message for Shikhar Dhawan after Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Saturday.
Dhawan shared a video message, saying he felt at peace knowing he played for the country for so long.
Tendulkar praised Dhawan’s positive attitude and strong team spirit.
Posting on X, Tendulkar wished Dhawan the best of luck for whatever comes next in his life.
“The cricket field will surely miss your flamboyance, @SDhawan25. Your smile, your style, and your love for the game have always been infectious. As you turn the page on your cricketing career, know that your legacy is forever etched in the hearts of fans and teammates alike. Wishing you nothing but the best in whatever comes next. Keep smiling, Shikhar,” Tendulkar wrote
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The ‘Gabbar’ Era
Shikhar Dhawan, the left-handed opening batsman, has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket.
In a social media post, Dhawan shared that it’s time to move on and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play for India.
Dhawan, who made his debut for India in 2010, leaves behind an impressive record. He scored 24 centuries in 269 international matches, with 17 hundreds in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and seven in Test matches.
He accumulated 6793 runs in 167 ODIs at an average of 44.11 and a strike rate of 91.35, making him one of only eight ODI batsmen with over 5000 runs at a 40-plus average and a 90-plus strike rate. His last ODI was in December 2022 against Bangladesh.
Dhawan also made significant contributions in Test cricket, scoring 2315 runs in 34 matches at an average of 40.61. He is particularly remembered for his explosive debut in 2013, where he scored 187 runs against Australia, including the fastest century by a debutant.
Dhawan’s peak came in 2013, when he scored 1162 runs in 26 ODIs at an average of 50.52.
He played a key role in India’s victory at the Champions Trophy that year, where he was the top scorer. His opening partnership with Rohit Sharma became one of the most successful in ODI history.
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In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dhawan played for several teams, including Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, and became the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history.
Dhawan also had a successful domestic career, contributing to Delhi’s Ranji Trophy win in 2007-08 and finishing as the top run-scorer in the 2004 Under-19 World Cup.
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