Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has announced his immediate retirement from all forms of cricket. Dhawan, who made his India debut in 2010, leaves behind a distinguished career marked by notable achievements.
Career Highlights Shikhar Dhawan :
- Test Debut: Dhawan scored 187 runs on his Test debut against Australia in Mohali, the highest by an India debutant and the eighth-highest overall. His century came off just 85 balls, the fastest on debut.
- ODI Career: Dhawan averaged 44.11 in One Day Internationals (ODIs), amassing 6793 runs in 164 innings at a strike rate of 91.35. Among the 19 Indian batters with 3000 or more ODI runs, only Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Sachin Tendulkar have higher averages.
- Opening Partnerships: Dhawan formed 18 century partnerships with Rohit Sharma for the first wicket in ODIs, the second-most by any opening pair. The duo accumulated 5148 partnership runs, the fourth-highest among opening pairs.
- ODI Centuries: Out of his 17 ODI centuries, 12 were scored outside India. In countries like Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa, Dhawan averaged 46.68 with a strike rate of 91.73.
- IPL Records: Dhawan scored 6769 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), second only to Virat Kohli’s 8004. His 768 fours are the most by any player in the league. Dhawan has topped 500 runs in five IPL seasons.
- Milestones: He reached 6000 ODI runs in 140 innings, a feat achieved faster than most. Dhawan also scored 109 runs in his 100th ODI match, making him one of ten players to hit a century in their 100th ODI.
- Test Performance: Dhawan’s Test average in Asia stands at 61 from 24 innings, with six centuries. Outside Asia, he averaged 26.82 in 34 innings, with one century.
Dhawan’s retirement marks the end of a successful chapter in Indian cricket, celebrated for his significant contributions across formats.