Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan officially brought down the curtains on his illustrious cricketing career on Saturday, marking the end of an era that began with his international debut in 2010. Dhawan announced his international retirement roughly two years after his last outing in national colours.
A host of former and current cricketers have since thanked Dhawan for his contributions to Indian cricket, and the opener’s long-term teammate, Virat Kohli, has now taken to his official X profile to wish Dhawan. Kohli shared the dressing room with Dhawan in the Indian team as well as with their state team, Delhi. Alongside Rohit Sharma, Dhawan and Kohli formed a formidable batting trio in white-ball formats, which dominated for a large part of the 2010s.
Kohli called Dhawan one of the “most dependable openers,” and thanked him for his unforgettable performances.
“Shikhar @SDhawan25 from your fearless debut to becoming one of India’s most dependable openers, you’ve given us countless memories to cherish. Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed, but your legacy lives on. Thank you for the memories, unforgettable performances and always leading with your heart. Wishing you the best in your next innings, off the field Gabbar!” wrote Kohli.
