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Shikhar Dhawan recounts golden era with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

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Saurav Gupta

Shikhar Dhawan, the esteemed Indian cricketer, has announced his retirement from both international and domestic cricket, closing a remarkable chapter in a career that spanned over ten years. Reflecting on his career, Dhawan looked back fondly at his time playing alongside Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, celebrating their shared achievements.

Debuting in white-ball cricket in 2011, Dhawan quickly became a prominent opener, forming a dynamic partnership with Rohit Sharma. The trio, including Virat Kohli, was instrumental in India’s success across various series and tournaments.

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Dhawan reminisced about their collective accomplishments, stating, “We shared an incredible journey together. I distinctly remember how Virat, Rohit, and I combined for 100 centuries in just five years, with Ravi Shastri as our coach during that time.” Dhawan himself scored 23 centuries between June 2013 and 2019, while Kohli accumulated 49 and Sharma contributed 30.

In his career, Dhawan amassed 6793 runs in 167 ODIs, including 17 centuries and 35 half-centuries. He also notched up 8499 runs in 122 first-class matches. His last ODI appearance was against Bangladesh in 2022, and his final T20I was in 2021. Dhawan’s Test career ended in 2018.

As he retires, Dhawan’s legacy is highlighted by his impressive performances and his significant role in one of India’s most successful batting line-ups. His contributions, alongside Kohli and Sharma, have left a lasting impact on Indian cricket.

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Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement

Shikhar Dhawan, the prominent Indian cricketer, has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. On Saturday morning, the Punjab Kings captain shared the news via a video on social media platform X. In the heartfelt message, Dhawan expressed his gratitude to his coaches, teammates, and fans as he prepares to close this chapter of his career.

In the emotional video, Dhawan reflected on how playing for India had been a dream come true for him. He thanked his family, childhood coaches, the BCCI, and the DDCA for their unwavering support throughout his journey. Dhawan’s decision marks the end of a distinguished career that has seen him make significant contributions both in domestic leagues and international matches.

Saurav Gupta

With nearly five years of experience as a journalist, I have written extensively on developmental issues, policies, health and schemes of the government agencies across print and digital platforms. I have completed my BAJMC from IP university.

Published by
Saurav Gupta

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