Shikhar Dhawan: A Legend Says Goodbye to International Cricket

Shikhar Dhawan, the opener and one of the most popular players in the Indian team, stated on June 9, 2024, that he was leaving international cricket. The decision came after a successful period of time for the Indian cricket team, where Dhoni had been playing for over a decade, scoring crucial runs, building crucial partnerships, and helping India emerge victorious in numerous tournaments. It is possible to describe this career as one marked by aggression and consistency. Dhawan is famously known as the ‘Gabbar’ of Indian cricket and he was particularly famous for his aggressive style of playing. He was famous for some special ‘traits’ like controlling the bowlers right from the initial over and getting centuries in a hurried pace. His combination with Rohit Sharma was something to marvel at, especially in the shorter format of the game, as the two formed a deadly partnership as openers. The right-handed opening batsman Dhawan first played for India in the year 2010 and has been an integral part of the team ever since. He was successful in India’s victorious campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 where he scored a century during the final against England. He also played crucial roles in helping India win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.