‘Unsung Hero of Indian Cricket. Will Miss You’: Shikhar Dhawan’s Retirement Makes Everyone Emotional

Respected Indian cricket player Shikhar Dhawan has always been praised as among the most brilliant players in the country. His graceful stroke play and strong record have confirmed his value for Indian cricket. But his choice to call it curtains on both domestic and international cricket has stunned the spectators. He made a clear statement on Saturday, August 24, 2024, about retiring from the game. Dhawan's legacy as a great talent and a popular character in Indian cricket is expected to endure for years to come as colleagues and supporters show thanks for his great accomplishments.

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Fans react to Shikhar Dhawan’s retirement post

Shikhar Dhawan has fairly remarkable career stats in all three formats—tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He has averaged 40.61 and scored 2315 runs in 34 matches overall in tests. He has averaged 44.11 by scoring 6793 runs in 167 ODIs. Of 68 matches with an average of 27.92, his T20 performance consists of 1759 runs. With an overall career batting average across various formats of 39.66, he clearly was an asset to the Indian cricket squad.