Indian cricket player Shikhar Dhawan has said he is retiring from playing for his country and in local matches. He is happy with his career because he got to play for India, which was his dream.
Dhawan shared on his social media, “Now that I’m finishing this part of my cricket life, I have many happy memories and I’m thankful. Thank you for all your love and support! Jai Hind!!”
“I’m in a place where I can look back and remember only happy times, and when I look ahead, I see a whole world of possibilities,” Dhawan mentioned in the video.
“My biggest dream was to play for India, and it came true. I’m really grateful to many people for that. My family, my childhood coach Tarak Sinha, and Madan Sharma, who taught me cricket. Also, my team, with whom I played for many years, became like a family to me, helped me make a name for myself, and received a lot of love from everyone,” he continued.
Dhawan said it’s crucial for him to end his playing career so he can move on to the next chapter of his life.
“They often say that to move forward in a story, you need to keep turning the pages. That’s what I’m doing now. I’m announcing my retirement from both international and domestic cricket,” he stated.
Dhawan expressed his gratitude to the BCCI, the Delhi and District Cricket Association, and his supporters for their support throughout his cricket career.
“As I end my cricket journey, I’m satisfied that I had the chance to represent my country. I’m very grateful to the BCCI, DDCA for providing me with opportunities, and to the fans for their affection,” the ex-Indian opening batsman commented.
“All I can tell myself is, ‘Don’t be sad that you won’t play for your country again, but be happy that you had the chance to do so. My greatest accomplishment was being able to play for my country,'” he concluded.
