New Delhi [India]Veteran Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Saturday announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket.

The 38-year-old star capped off his incredible career by posting an emotional message on his Instagram account to announce his decision. He thanked everyone who supported him in his incredible career, which has earned him numerous awards.

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“I am at a point where when I look back, I see only memories and a new life when I look forward,” Dhawan said in a video clip posted on his official Instagram account. “Playing for India has always been my dream. and I have lived it. I thank a lot of people for “First of all, my family, my childhood coaches and then my teams that I have played for over the years. I have a new family, fame and love but they said that. to move on, you have to turn the page.”

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“I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. As I bid farewell to my cricketing journey, I felt peace in my heart. I have played a lot for my country. I just said to myself, don’t be disappointed that you are not playing for your country, but be happy that you got the opportunity to do so,” he said.

In his illustrious career, Dhawan has scored goals with ease. He has represented India in all formats of the game but one-day matches were his forte.

In 167 matches, the left-hander impressed and scored 6,793 runs at an average of 44.1, including 17 centuries and 39 fifties.

In the oldest game of cricket, where he formed an impressive partnership with Murali Vijay, Dhawan amassed 2,315 runs in 34 matches at an average of 40.6. His Test career was filled with seven tons and five half-centuries.

In T20I format, Dhawan has played 68 matches and scored 1,759 runs at an average of 27.9, including 11 fifties.

In the domestic circuit, Dhawan played 122 first-class cricket matches and scored an impressive 8,499 runs at an average of 44.26, including 25 centuries and 29 fifties.

In List A, Dhawan played 302 matches and scored 12,074 runs at an average of 43.90. His impressive statistics were made even more impressive by his score of 30 centuries and 67 half-centuries. (ANI)

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