Cricket will miss your flamboyance: Sachin Tendulkar on Dhawan's retirement
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has expressed his admiration for Shikhar Dhawan, following the latter's retirement from international cricket. Tendulkar took to social media to pay tribute to the dynamic opener who has been a key figure in India's cricketing triumphs over the past decade. Dhawan, known for his reliable and explosive opening performances, announced his retirement earlier today via an emotional social media post.
Tendulkar's post for Dhawan
Dhawan's retirement from international cricket
Dhawan announced his retirement from international cricket on August 25. The left-handed opener, who began his career against Australia in Visakhapatnam in 2010, made the announcement through a video message on his social media accounts. Over a decade-long career, Dhawan represented India in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is. He scored over 10,000 runs across all formats during his tenure.
End of an era!
Dhawan's retirement from international cricket marks the end of an era for Indian cricket. He has been a stalwart in the team, consistently delivering impressive performances. His contributions to Indian cricket have been immense and his presence on the field will be greatly missed by fans and fellow players alike. It is worth noting that Dhawan and Tendulkar featured in three internationals together.
Dhawan's career stats
Dhawan, who last played for India in December 2022, finished with 6,793 runs in 167 ODIs at 44.11 (100s: 17, 50s: 39). In 68 T20I appearances, he scored 1,759 runs at a strike rate of 126.36 (50s: 11). The southpaw also represented India in 34 Tests, hammering 2,315 runs at 40.61. Seven of his 12 50-plus scores in the format were converted into tons.
