With Shikhar Dhawan announcing his retirement from all formats of cricket on August 24, India opener Virender Sehwag sent his wishes to the former Indian opener.
Sehwag recalled the time when Dhawan took his place in the Test team during the home series against Australia and continued the aggressive batting style for which Sehwag was known.
“Badhaai ho Shikkhi (Congratulations, Shikhar). Ever since the time you replaced me in Mohali, you didn’t look back and some top performances over the years. May you continue to have fun and live life to the fullest. Very best wishes always,” Sehwag wrote.
Badhaai ho Shikkhi. Ever since the time you replaced me in Mohali, you didn’t look back and some top performances over the years. May you continue to have fun and live life to the fullest. Very best wishes always. https://t.co/jHvfLAhp14
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 24, 2024
Dhawan posted a video announcing his retirement, drawing curtains on his team India when he began his stint in 2010. After his short and scattered performance in his early career, his limelight came with his test debut in 2013 against Australia
Filling in the slot left by Virender Sehwag, Dhawan produced an exhibition in aggressive batting, smashing 185 runs against Australia on his Test debut with an 85-ball century with a flurry of boundaries.
Dhawan stitched up a formidable opening partnership with Rohit Sharma and further formed a brilliant batting trio with Rohit Sharma in colored clothing and further formed a brilliant batting trio with Virat Kohli at No.3.
While speaking in the video, Dhawan said, “It’s important to turn the page to move forward in life and that’s why I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. As I bid goodbye to my cricket journey, I have peace in my heart that I played for so long.”
“I am very thankful to DDCA, the BCCI, and my fans. And that’s why I tell myself, don’t be sad that you won’t play for India again but be happy that you played for your country. And that’s the biggest thing for me, that I played,” Dhawan concluded.
