Renowned cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has recently delved into the aspect of nearing the culmination of his illustrious cricket career. The skilled lefthanded batsman subtly implied the potential announcement of his retirement in a couple of years.
During the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) Dhawan assumed the captaincy of the Punjab Kings (PBKS). However his onfield engagements were restricted to just five matches with a persistent shoulder ailment compelling him to observe from the sidelines.
As he journeys through a transitional phase at 38 he ponders the possibility of retirement looming ahead. In a candid exchange with ANI Shikhar Dhawan shed light on his contemplations surrounding retirement plans:
“I am also going through a transition ‘Jahan Meri Cricket Vishram Pe Aayegi’ (Where my cricket will arrive at a resting phase) and a new chapter in my life will start. You only have a certain age till you can play. It could be one year more, two years more, or xyz for me.”
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Dhawan provided an update on his shoulder condition, adding:
“Unfortunately I got injured this IPL season and could not play for Punjab except for 4-5 matches. It takes time to recover. I am still healing. I have not recovered 100 per cent yet.”
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Shikhar Dhawan concluded with 152 runs across five innings boasting an average of 30.40 and a striking rate of 125.61 during IPL 2024. Regrettably PBKS only managed to secure victory in five of their 14 matches ultimately landing in the penultimate position on the points table.
“Good luck Team India and we are all rooting for you guys” – Shikhar Dhawan ahead of 2024 T20 World Cup
Shikhar Dhawan bid adieu to the Indian cricket team in December 2022. Emerging talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have outshone the veteran in the current team ranking.
He wasnt selected by the national selectors for the 2024 T20 World Cup. The lefthanded batter shared his perspective feeling positive about Indias balanced squad and their chances for the upcoming ICC event.
Speaking with The Times of India, Dhawan stated:
“It’s great to see players like Shivam Dube, Yuzi (Yuzvendra Chahal), and Sanju (Samson) getting their deserved spots in the ICC tournament and we got a very balanced side and we got to play really good cricket. Good luck Team India and we are all rooting for you guys.”
Shikhar Dhawan
India is all set to confront Ireland in their debut match of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The clash is scheduled to occur at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on June 5th.