Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has retired from international cricket on Saturday, 24 August. Dhawan thanked his family, coach and fans through a video post. Many cricketers congratulated Dhawan on his retirement. Former explosive batsman Virender Sehwag wrote – Congratulations Shikkhi. Ever since you have taken my place in Mohali. At the same time, fast bowler Mohammed Shami called Shikhar the Gabbar of cricket. Cricketers’ reactions on Dhawan’s retirement ahead… 1. Virender Sehwag – Excellent performance, keep having fun
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag’s reaction on Dhawan’s retirement was the first to come. Congratulating Dhawan, he wrote on X, ‘Congratulations Shikkhi. Ever since you have taken my place in Mohali, you have not looked back and in the last few years you have performed brilliantly. You keep having fun like this and live life to the fullest. Best wishes always. 2. Sachin Tendulkar- The cricket field will miss your smile Shikhar, the cricket field will miss your smile. Your style and love for the game has always been impressive. You have made a place in the hearts of fans and team mates in your cricketing career. Always keep smiling Shikhar. 3. Gautam Gambhir- Will spread happiness in whatever work you do
Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir wrote on Instagram about Dhawan’s retirement, ‘Congratulations Shikhar for a great career! I know you will spread the same happiness in whatever work you do in the future!’ 4. Hardik Pandya- Congratulations for a great career Indian team’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya shared a photo with Shikhar Dhawan on Instagram story and wrote, ‘Only the best wishes for you Shikhar Pa. Congratulations for a wonderful career.’ 5. Shreyas Iyer- Best wishes for the future
Indian team’s middle order batsman Shreyas Iyer posted a story on Instagram and said, ‘Congratulations Shikkhi Pa.. Best wishes for your future.’ 6. Suresh Raina- Go ahead and rise
Suresh Raina said on Dhawan’s retirement, ‘Congratulations Dhawan, for a wonderful career filled with countless achievements! It was an absolute pleasure to share the dressing room with you, brother. Best wishes to you for your future endeavours. Go ahead and rise!’ 7. Mohammed Shami- You will remain the true “Gabbar” of Indian cricket
Mohammed Shami posted Dhawan’s photos and wrote, ‘An incredible journey has come to an end. Shikhar Dhawan, you have been a true inspiration on and off the field. You will always be the true “Gabbar” of Indian cricket. Best wishes for your new innings!’ 8. VVS Laxman- You had to see the positive in every situation
Indian Test cricket veteran batsman VVS Laxman congratulated Dhawan on his retirement. He wrote on X, ‘Many congratulations to Shikhar for a wonderful career. What I liked most about Shikhar was that he was a great cricketer, but he was always friendly and saw the positive in every situation. Best wishes for your future.’ 9. Sanjay Manjrekar- Played with a lovely smile throughout his career
Commentator Sanjay Manjrekar posted on X on Dhawan’s retirement and wrote- ‘I have always admired Shikhar Dhawan. He played with a lovely smile during his impressively successful international career. A player who performed much more than his potential. Achieved the most with what he had. Salute!’ 10. Saeed Anwar- A wonderful person will always be remembered
Pakistan’s legendary batsman Saeed Anwar also reacted to Dhawan’s retirement. Replying to Dhawan’s post, he wrote, ‘Your hard work, determination, quality cricket skills and wonderful human being will always be remembered. Best wishes for your next career.’ 11. Wasim Jaffer – Big tournament player
Commentator and expert Wasim Jaffer wrote on Dhawan’s retirement, ‘Big tournament player. Never got the praise he deserved, but he knew he didn’t care who was getting the praise, as long as the team was winning. Completely a team man. Congratulations on a great career and best wishes for your second innings’ 12. Unmukt Chand – Your second innings was also Dabangg and Dhawanful
Apart from this, Unmukt Chand, who won the Under-19 World Cup for India under his captaincy, also congratulated Dhawan on his retirement. He posted a photo with Dhawan on X and wrote – ‘Congratulations on a great career. Hope your second innings will also be as Dabangg and Dhawanful as your first innings. Your impact on the game has been tremendous and I will cherish all the fun moments your presence has given us.
