Shikhar Dhawan Retires from International Cricket

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Veteran Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan marked the end of a illustrious international career on Saturday, announcing his retirement from both domestic and international cricket. Since making his debut for India in 2010, Dhawan transformed into a crucial figure in the team, particularly in white-ball formats. Renowned as one of India's premier openers, Dhawan's record in ODIs stands out with 6,793 runs from 167 matches at an average of 44.11. His dynamic partnership with Rohit Sharma, which began in 2013, marked a golden chapter in Indian cricket history.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dhawan's most notable achievement is his record of 6,793 runs in 167 ODIs at an average of 44.11.
  • His partnership with Rohit Sharma began in 2013 and marked a pivotal moment in Indian cricket history.
  • During the 2013 Champions Trophy, Dhawan emerged as the tournament's highest run-scorer with 363 runs in five matches.
  • The trio of Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli smashed an incredible 103 centuries across all formats between June 2013 to June 2019, with Dhawan scoring 23 centuries and 40 fifties in 207 matches.
  • Between June 2013 to June 2019, Dhawan, Rohit, and Kohli scored a collective 6,485 runs in ODIs, with Dhawan contributing 2,342 runs from 143 matches.
  • Dhawan's performances declined after the 2019 World Cup, with his final appearance for India coming in 2022 during an ODI series against New Zealand.

Statistics:

  • Dhawan scored 6,793 runs in 167 ODIs at an average of 44.11.
  • The trio of Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli smashed 103 centuries across all formats between June 2013 to June 2019.
  • Dhawan scored 23 centuries and 40 fifties in 207 matches between June 2013 to June 2019.
  • The collective runs scored by Dhawan, Rohit, and Kohli between June 2013 to June 2019 stands at 6,485 in ODIs.

Sources:

  • "Shikhar Dhawan Announcement Does Not Come as a Surprise, Mind Soon To Be at Peace" by HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times
  • "The Golden Era of Indian Cricket and the Silence of the Crowds" by Karishma Raj Jaiswal, Mint
  • "Champions Trophy, 2013, Final, India vs. South Africa" by ESPN Cricinfo
  • "Indian Premier League 2022, Shikhar Dhawan" by Cricbuzz