HT EXCLUSIVE First Interview | Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement from cricket after 2 decades: ‘It’s time now’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

HT EXCLUSIVE First Interview | Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement from cricket after 2 decades: ‘It’s time now’

Hindustan Times  

One of the most successful ODI openers for India, former skipper Shikhar Dhawan, announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on Saturday morning. Shikhar Dhawan announces his retirement from cricket The 38-year-old, who holds the world-record for the fastest test century for a debutant, spoke exclusively to HT City on his decision, and future-plans. Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from cricket earlier this morning But were you scared that all the fame would now fade away? As for post-retirement, Sister Shivani from the Brahmakumari faith says that we should be like birds: ‘Ek tehni chhodte hain toh doosri mil jaati hai’.

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Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from Indian limited-overs cricket
3 days, 3 hours ago

Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from Indian limited-overs cricket

The Hindu  

India’s fast-bowling all-rounder Rishi Dhawan announced his retirement from limited-overs cricket on Sunday. The 34-year-old from Himachal Pradesh announced after the final day of the 2024–25 Vijay Hazare Trophy group stage, where his team failing to qualify for the knockouts. “I want to take a moment to show my gratitude towards the opportunities that were given to me by the …

India all-rounder Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from white ball cricket
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3 days, 8 hours ago

India all-rounder Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from white ball cricket

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : After representing Men in Blue just four times, allrounder Rishi Dhawan announced his retirement from Indian limited-overs cricket on Sunday. India all-rounder Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from white ball cricket The Himachal Pradesh all-rounder played three ODIs and one T20I for the Men in Blue. Rishi Dhawan will continue to play first-class cricket for his domestic team …

All-rounder Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from Indian limited-overs cricket
4 days, 7 hours ago

All-rounder Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from Indian limited-overs cricket

India TV News  

Just after the conclusion of the group stage in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, India and Himachal Pradesh all-rounder Rishi Dhawan has announced his retirement from Indian limited-overs cricket. Dhawan had led Himachal Pradesh to their only domestic title of any kind in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021/22 when he was also the second-highest run-scorer and wicket-taker for them. "It's with …

Sachin Tendulkar's 'infectious' post on Shikhar Dhawan's retirement: 'Know that your legacy is forever etched...'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar's 'infectious' post on Shikhar Dhawan's retirement: 'Know that your legacy is forever etched...'

Hindustan Times  

Senior India batter Shikhar Dhawan, on Saturday, drew curtains on his career as he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket two years after he last played for India. Following the announcement, India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar joined the bandwagon of former and incumbent cricketers in sharing congratulatory wishes. Sachin Tendulkar shared a post on Shikhar Dhawan's retirement Sachin …

Shikhar Dhawan retires: From Mohali hurricane to India's ICC hero, Gabbar's greatest knocks
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shikhar Dhawan retires: From Mohali hurricane to India's ICC hero, Gabbar's greatest knocks

Hindustan Times  

Shikhar Dhawan's India debut in 2010 wasn't exactly a fairytale. 187 vs Australia, Mohali 2013 As many as 17 Indian batters have scored a century on Test debut, but Dhawan's achievement warrants a place of its own. With Australia putting a strong 408 in the first innings, India's reply was spearheaded by Dhawan in a breathtaking knock of the ages. …

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan calls it a day
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan calls it a day

Hindustan Times  

After a nearly two-decade-long sporting career that included being adjudged the Player of the Tournament when India won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and leading the Indian cricket ODI and T20 teams in 2021, cricketer Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket today. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan The 38-year-old left-handed opener, who also holds the world …

Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement from international and domestic cricket: 'I don't want to cry but…' – Exclusive
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement from international and domestic cricket: 'I don't want to cry but…' – Exclusive

Hindustan Times  

Shikhar Dhawan, one of India's finest white-ball openers, has announced his retirement from international cricket. In IPL 2020 and 2021, Dhawan burned up the charts with 618 and 587 runs respectively, but it wasn't enough to earn him a place back in India's T20I setup. Dhawan's Test career didn't quite pan out the way many imagined – 2315 runs from …

Shikhar Dhawan retires from international and domestic cricket, brings end to 13-year-long career for India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shikhar Dhawan retires from international and domestic cricket, brings end to 13-year-long career for India

India TV News  

Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket, bringing an end to a 13-year-long illustrious career at the highest level for the Men in Blue. The Delhi-born aggregated 363 runs in just five games at a jaw-dropping average of 90.75 and played a monumental role in helping India win the ICC Men's Champions Trophy. Dhawan amassed 2315 …

Shikhar Dhawan announces his retirement from cricket
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shikhar Dhawan announces his retirement from cricket

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India's seasoned opener, Shikhar Dhawan, on Saturday, announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. The 38-year-old brought the curtains down on his illustrious career by taking to Instagram and sharing an emotional message to announce his decision. "I am standing at a point where when I look back, I only see memories and a new life when …

OTD 2020: MS Dhoni stuns his fans with international retirement
4 months, 3 weeks ago

OTD 2020: MS Dhoni stuns his fans with international retirement

India Today  

On 15th August 2020, as the nation celebrated its 74th Independence Day in one of the most forgettable years in the history of mankind, a tragedy struck Indian cricket fans. Dhoni’s retirement meant that his half century against New Zealand in the semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2019 became his last international innings. After the debacle of the 2007 …

Ranji Trophy: Himachal hero Rishi Dhawan guns for return to Indian setup
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ranji Trophy: Himachal hero Rishi Dhawan guns for return to Indian setup

The Hindu  

After performing consistently in the domestic cricket, Himachal Pradesh all-rounder Rishi Dhawan is eyeing a comeback into the Indian team. Commenting on Himachal’s performance this season, where it won only one game in the Ranji Trophy, the senior pro agreed that it didn’t go as expected but said that with youngsters coming up, the team will perform much better in …

'Was a bit shocked': Shikhar Dhawan opens up on Asian Games snub, reveals why he didn't play Test cricket much – India TV
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Was a bit shocked': Shikhar Dhawan opens up on Asian Games snub, reveals why he didn't play Test cricket much – India TV

India TV News  

Shikhar Dhawan, one of the best white-ball openers for India in recent times, is not in the scheme of things for the national side in any of the formats currently but is content with the amount of cricket he got to play for the Men in Blue. Dhawan, who last played for India on the Bangladesh tour in December 2022, …

Why was Shikhar Dhawan dropped? Here are numbers that tell the story
1 year, 10 months ago

Why was Shikhar Dhawan dropped? Here are numbers that tell the story

India TV News  

Shikhar Dhawan, along with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, literally ruled world cricket as one of the most fearsome top three. Shikhar Dhawan ODI Career Innings: 167 Runs: 6793 Strike Rate: 91.35 Average: 44.11 50s: 39 100s: 17 Best: 143 A strike rate of over 90 with an average of 44.11 - Dhawan's career as an opener is a decorated …

Shikhar Dhawan not giving up on India comeback, focused on IPL 2023: I don't get desperate
1 year, 10 months ago

Shikhar Dhawan not giving up on India comeback, focused on IPL 2023: I don't get desperate

India Today  

Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan may not have played any international games in 2023, but that has not diminished his hopes of participating in the upcoming 50-over ICC World Cup in home conditions. Dhawan, one of the finest openers India has produced in the 50-over format, was dropped from the side after a poor run that included three games in …

Shikhar Dhawan axe explained: Why was 'Gabbar' unfairly dropped from India's ODI squad despite a prolific 2022
2 years ago

Shikhar Dhawan axe explained: Why was 'Gabbar' unfairly dropped from India's ODI squad despite a prolific 2022

Hindustan Times  

Almost 10 years after making his explosive Test debut and setting the Champions Trophy 2013 ablaze, it could finally be the end of the road for Shikhar Dhawan. One of India's top two openers of the last decade, Dhawan, 37, was dropped for the ODI series against Sri Lanka starting January 10 – a decision that was met with a …

Shikhar Dhawan on being abruptly replaced by KL Rahul as skipper for Zimbabwe ODIs: I wasn't hurt
2 years, 1 month ago

Shikhar Dhawan on being abruptly replaced by KL Rahul as skipper for Zimbabwe ODIs: I wasn't hurt

India Today  

Veteran batter Shikhar Dhawan said that he ‘wasn’t hurt’ after being removed as skipper for India’s ODI series against Zimbabwe earlier this year. Dhawan was of the opinion that it was the ‘right thing’ to make Rahul the skipper as the latter would have been needed to lead the Indian team in the Asia Cup 2022 in the United Arab …

'Honestly don’t know about it': Shikhar Dhawan on his absence from India's T20I team
2 years, 4 months ago

'Honestly don’t know about it': Shikhar Dhawan on his absence from India's T20I team

Firstpost  

Opener Shikhar Dhawan last played a T20I for India over a year back in Sri Lanka. Opener Shikhar Dhawan, who captained India in the recently-concluded ODI series against West Indies, was ignored by the selectors for the upcoming Asia Cup and speaking on the same, Dhawan said that he does not know why the Team India management doesn’t pick him …

Where does Shikhar Dhawan go from here?
3 years ago

Where does Shikhar Dhawan go from here?

The Hindu  

Shikhar Dhawan’s last international assignment was in July when he led the limited-overs side for a T20I and ODI series in Sri Lanka. READ : Australia's Lyon gets long-awaited 400th test wicket READ : Australia thrashes England by nine wickets to go 1-0 up in series Former India batter and erstwhile head coach Anshuman Gaekwad believes that a quality cricketer …

'He is a great player': Shikhar Dhawan names Indian player whose batting is 'amazing to watch'
3 years, 5 months ago

'He is a great player': Shikhar Dhawan names Indian player whose batting is 'amazing to watch'

Hindustan Times  

Team India defeated Sri Lanka by 38 runs in the first T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium to take a lead in the three-match series. India captain Shikhar Dhawan was extremely pleased with the effort put in by the Indian players in the first T20I. Dhawan after the match lauded Suryakumar for his 360-degree batting as he said that the …

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'really looking forward' to making his case for T20 World Cup in series
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'really looking forward' to making his case for T20 World Cup in series

India Today  

Shikhar Dhawan said that he is looking to have a good series against Sri Lanka personally and strengthen his chances for the T20 World Cup. Dhawan, who is captain of the Indian limited overs team in Sri Lanka, has seen his place in the T20I squad come under doubt over the last two years. Dhawan said that the team is …

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan's track record in ODIs on Lankan soil
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan's track record in ODIs on Lankan soil

Hindustan Times  

Team India opener Shikhar Dhawan will be back in action on July 18, Sunday, as he will lead his team out for the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan's track record in ODIs on Lankan soil. Under the tutelage of batting legend Rahul Dravid, Dhawan will feature in his second …

Shikhar Dhawan: Humbled to lead India vs Sri Lanka in ODI and T20
3 years, 6 months ago

Shikhar Dhawan: Humbled to lead India vs Sri Lanka in ODI and T20

The Hindu  

Handed responsibility to lead the Indian national cricket team on the Sri Lankan tour, opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday said he was humbled after being appointed as the captain of the side. The selectors picked a bunch of fresh faces for the Sri Lanka series on Thursday as the main team is in the United Kingdom for the World Test …

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'humbled' by opportunity to lead Men in Blue for limited-overs tour
3 years, 6 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'humbled' by opportunity to lead Men in Blue for limited-overs tour

Firstpost  

The selectors picked a bunch of fresh faces for the Sri Lanka series on Thursday as the main team is in the UK for the World Test Championship final and five Tests against England. New Delhi: Handed responsibility to lead the Indian team on the Sri Lanka tour, opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday said he feels humbled after being appointed …

Retirements in sports 2020, year in review: Dhoni, Raina, Pathan, Khabib, Casillas, Sharapova and more
4 years ago

Retirements in sports 2020, year in review: Dhoni, Raina, Pathan, Khabib, Casillas, Sharapova and more

The Hindu  

From cricketing superstars Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan to badminton ace Lin Dan and MMA’s undisputed champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, Sportstar takes a look at the sportspersons who retired in 2020. - India’s premier limited-overs batsman Raina followed his India and Chennai Super Kings teammate, Dhoni, as the duo announced their international retirements on the same day. - …

Wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel announces retirement from all forms of game
4 years, 1 month ago

Wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel announces retirement from all forms of game

Firstpost  

Parthiv represented India in 25 Tests, 38 ODIs and two T20Is. New Delhi: Parthiv Patel, one of the youngest to have played Test cricket for India at the age of 17, on Wednesday, announced his retirement from all forms of the game. The baby-faced Parthiv, who made his Test debut under Sourav Ganguly, at the age of 17 years and …

IPL 2020 Batsman of the Tournament: Shikhar Dhawan, a delightful stroke-maker - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2020 Batsman of the Tournament: Shikhar Dhawan, a delightful stroke-maker - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Shikhar Dhawan may have finished second in the race for the orange cap, but no one has left an impression on the IPL with the bat the way he has. If Delhi Capitals reached the final of the world’s most glamorous cricket league for the first time, a lot of the credit goes to the aggressive left-hander at the top …

Dhawan has not given up hope on Test comeback - Cricket news
4 years, 4 months ago

Dhawan has not given up hope on Test comeback - Cricket news

The Hindu  

Out of reckoning for Test cricket for the past two years, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday said he has not given up on making a comeback to the Indian team and is looking at the upcoming opportunities to plot his return. “I am not a part of the Test team but that does not mean I have given up …

'Great Man Says Goodbye': Cricketing Fraternity Pays Tribute As MSD Decides To Hang Up His Boots
4 years, 4 months ago

'Great Man Says Goodbye': Cricketing Fraternity Pays Tribute As MSD Decides To Hang Up His Boots

ABP News  

Captain. Leader. Legend. Thanks Mahi bhai for everything you have done for the country! ???????? #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/IhcF6FAicL — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 15, 2020 Our captain cool retires from International cricket today, bringing an era to an end. Undoubtedly the champion of champions and an incredible human being. You will be missed @msdhoni bhaiya. Thank you for all the memories. …

Former Indian Test Cricketer Pragyan Ojha Retires From All Forms Of Cricket
4 years, 10 months ago

Former Indian Test Cricketer Pragyan Ojha Retires From All Forms Of Cricket

ABP News  

It’s time I move on to the next phase of my life. The love and support of each and every individual will always remain with me and motivate me all the time 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/WoK0WfnCR7 — Pragyan Ojha February 21, 2020 Former Indian Test cricketer Pragyan Ojha announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket on Friday. Ojha was a seasoned …

Shikhar Dhawan wants to be more impactful in 2020
5 years ago

Shikhar Dhawan wants to be more impactful in 2020

The Hindu  

Plagued by injuries in 2019, opener Shikhar Dhawan is aiming for a fresh start in the new year and wants to become a “more impactful” batsman in his quest to help India lift the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. It’s a new year and I am looking forward for a new start and it’s gonna go a long way,” …

Irfan Pathan retires: 'People start their career at 27-28, mine ended at that age,' laments Indian all-rounder
5 years ago

Irfan Pathan retires: 'People start their career at 27-28, mine ended at that age,' laments Indian all-rounder

Firstpost  

“People start their career at 27-28, mine ended when I was 27 and that is the only regret,” lamented Irfan Pathan after announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket on Saturday. Mumbai: “People start their career at 27-28, mine ended when I was 27 and that is the only regret,” lamented Irfan Pathan after announcing his retirement from all …

Cricket fraternity wishes Irfan Pathan a happy retirement
5 years ago

Cricket fraternity wishes Irfan Pathan a happy retirement

India TV News  

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Saturday via a video on Twitter to bring an end to a promising career. Pathan, who played his last international match for India back in 2012, brought the curtains down on his injury-laden career from all forms of cricket. Pathan, who was a part of India's …

Dhoni Knows When's The Right Time For Him To Retire: Shikhar Dhawan
5 years, 3 months ago

Dhoni Knows When's The Right Time For Him To Retire: Shikhar Dhawan

ABP News  

The speculations regarding the retirement of MS Dhoni has been doing rounds in media ever since team India got knocked out in WC 2019 semi-final. India senior opener Shikhar Dhawan, who made his international debut under Dhoni, feels that a veteran player knows when's the right time for him to bid adieu to cricket. He has taken very important decisions …

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the 360 degree impact
5 years, 9 months ago

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the 360 degree impact

The Hindu  

Has the decision to rest Mahendra Singh Dhoni for the last two one-dayers of the ongoing India-Australia series inadvertently ended the former captain’s international career at home? So it’s a blessing to have him.” Rohit Sharma has gone on record saying Dhoni’s decision to make him open the innings in ODIs, in 2013, was “career-changing”. In fact, it helped me …

4th ODI: Shikhar Dhawan finally gets a break, slams his 16th ODI century in Mohali
5 years, 9 months ago

4th ODI: Shikhar Dhawan finally gets a break, slams his 16th ODI century in Mohali

India TV News  

Team India opener Shikhar Dhawan finally got a breakthrough in his cricketing career as he slammed his 16th ODI century against Australia in the 4th ODI in Mohali. Along with Dhawan, seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has also fallen off the radar as an all-format player, is also part of Category A. Cheteshwar Pujara, despite his stupendous show in Australia, remained …

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