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India's Dhawan calls time on cricket career

cricket24 August 2024 05:03| © AFP
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Shikhar Dhawan © Gallo Images

Flamboyant Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from cricket on Saturday, saying he wanted to focus on moving forward in his life.

Dhawan, 38, last played a competitive game as captain of the Punjab Kings in this year's edition of the glitzy Indian Premier League T20 tournament.

"As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support!" he said in a social media post.

"It's important to turn the page to move forward in life and that's why I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket."

The left-hander scored 2 315 runs with seven centuries over 34 tests.

He was prolific in ODIs, scoring 6 793 runs from 167 matches at an average of 44.11.

Dhawan represented four other teams in the IPL besides Punjab and he is the tournament's second-highest run-scorer after Virat Kohli.

His 6 769 IPL runs came across 221 innings at a strike rate of 127.14.

He last played for India in an ODI series against Bangladesh in December 2022.

"I am leaving with peace in my heart that I played so long for India," Dhawan said.

"I've told myself don't feel sad that you won't play for India anymore, but feel happy that you played for the country."

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