On Sunday, star Indian batsman Virat Kohli wrote an emotional message for Shikhar Dhawan after he retired from international and domestic cricket. Dhawan shared a video on social media on Saturday morning, expressing that he is retiring from the game. He made his debut in 2010 and represented India in all three formats.
The day after Dhawan retired, Kohli wished him well for the future. On his official X handle, the former Indian captain said that Dhawan’s famous smile would be missed in the Indian dressing room, but his legacy will be remembered forever.
“Shikhar, from your fearless debut to becoming one of India’s most dependable openers, you’ve given us countless memories to cherish. Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed, but your legacy lives on. Thank you for the memories, unforgettable performances and always leading with your heart. Wishing you the best in your next innings, off the field Gabbar,” Kohli wrote on X.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri also wished Dhawan. He said that he is still young and has plenty of opportunities to contribute to the game of cricket.
Dhawan played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is for India. His strongest performances were in the ODI format, where he scored 6,793 runs with an average of 44.11. In Tests, he scored 2,315 runs with an average of 40.61.
Talking about his IPL records, Dhawan has played 222 matches where he has scored 6769 runs with a strike rate of 127.14 where his highest score is 106*.
