In a video posted on social media, Dhawan, who represented India in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is from 2010 to 2022, revealed his decision to retire from the international as well as domestic cricket.
“I only had one dream and that was to play for India and I even achieved that.I am thankful for so many people who contributed in my journey. First of all my family. My childhood coach Late Tarak Sinha, and Madan Sharma under whose guidance I learnt the basics of the game,” Dhawan said.
“I would also like to thank my team with whom I have played cricket for so long. I got another family, I got name, fame and love of all the fans,” he said.
“There is a saying you need to turn the page to read the full story. That’s what I am going to do. I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. When I am calling time on my career, I am at peace because I have played so much for country. I am thankful to BCCI and DDCA for giving me the opportunity. I am also thankful to the fans, who has given me so much love over the years,” the left hander further said.
“I am telling myself one thing that don’t be sad that you will not be able to represent India again but he is happy that he has played for India for so long. For me the biggest thing is that I played,” Dhawan concluded.
Making his debut in 2010 against Australia in Visakhapatnam, Dhawan amassed over 10,000 runs in international cricket.
His impressive record includes 24 centuries—17 in ODIs and 7 in Tests.
Dhawan was a key member of the Indian squad that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy.
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He was the tournament’s leading run-scorer, accumulating 363 runs in 5 matches at an average of 90.75, with two centuries and one fifty.