Virat Kohli On Shikhar Dhawan Retirement: Indian cricket team star Shikhar Dhawan announced on Saturday (August 24) that he will be retiring from all forms of international and domestic cricket. Dhawan has been out of the Indian team for quite some time and was only playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in domestic cricket. And now Virat Kohli, Dhawan's former India and Delhi teammate has given his reaction to Dhawan hanging up his cricketing boots.
What did Kohli have to say on Dhawan's retirement? Is he unhappy with Dhawan retiring? Let's find out.
Virat Kohli put a post on social media in which he praised Dhawan on a wonderful career. He also wished the left-handed batter the very for the second innings of his life.
"From your fearless debut to becoming one of India's most dependable openers, you've given us countless memories to cherish. Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed, but your legacy lives on. Thank you for the memories, unforgettable performances and always leading with your heart. Wishing you the best in your next innings, off the field Gabbar! 🏏," Kohli wrote in a post on X.
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Shikhar Dhawan Played His Last Match For India Nearly 2 Years Ago
Dhawan's last international match for India was nearly 2 years ago. The left-handed batter played against Bangladesh in an ODI in December 2022, which turned out to be his last international outing. He finishes his career, having played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is, accumulating 2315, 6793 and 1759 runs in the three formats respectively.