Rohit Sharma posts special message on Shikhar Dhawan's retirement
Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has expressed his deep admiration for Shikhar Dhawan following the latter's retirement from international and domestic cricket. The bond between the two cricketers was forged when they first opened together in 2013, under MS Dhoni's leadership. This partnership quickly evolved into a formidable force in white-ball cricket, dominating the field for nearly a decade.
Rohit's tribute to Dhawan reflects their shared journey
Rohit's tribute to Dhawan was a poignant reflection of their shared journey and mutual respect. He wrote, "From sharing rooms to sharing lifetime memories on the field. You always made my job easier from the other end. THE ULTIMATE JATT." This message underscores the strong bond that developed between them over time, both on and off the cricket field.
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Rohit-Dhawan duo: Fourth most successful in ODI history
The opening duo of Rohit and Dhawan is recognized as the fourth most successful in ODI history, with a record of 5,148 runs in 115 innings from 2013 to 2022. Among Indian pairs, they are second only to the legendary duo of Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar. Their partnership, along with Virat Kohli's consistent performances at number three, marked a golden era for Indian white-ball cricket.
Rohit-Dhawan-Kohli trio's significant contributions to Indian cricket
Between June 2014 and June 2019, the trio of Rohit, Dhawan, and Kohli collectively scored over 100 centuries (103) across all formats. Their combined efforts were instrumental in India's victorious campaign in the 2013 Champions Trophy under Dhoni's captaincy. They also played key roles in India reaching the semi-finals of the 2016 T20 World Cup and the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy.
Dhawan's career highlights and retirement
Dhawan was expected to play a significant role in the 2019 World Cup, but an injury cut his campaign short. Despite a painful finger fracture, he scored 117 against Australia, contributing to India's memorable victory. Over his career, Dhawan played in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is, scoring a total of 10,867 runs with 24 centuries and 79 50-plus scores. His last international game was in an ODI against Bangladesh in Chattogram in November 2022.
