NEW DELHI: As veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket Saturday morning, wishes poured in from all quarters, congratulating the 38-year-old for a highly successful career. The entire sporting fraternity came together and doffed hats to Dhawan as he rode into the sunset after a glittering 14-year-long career. Dhawan’s…
Mathews couldn’t capitalise on his lifeline, but Mendis continued to battle, keeping Sri Lanka’s hopes alive. Having returned with a clear X-ray, Chandimal came back to the crease and, along with Mendis, guided Sri Lanka through to the close of play with a lead of 82 runs. Today, the visitors face two key challenges – first,…
NEW DELHI: Some claim that a small amount of selfishness is an essential component of the makeup of exceptional athletes. However, Shikhar Dhawan stayed a selfless person throughout his career, despite several flashes of genius, an overly optimistic attitude at times, and a lack of exaggerated excesses. The pragmatic 38-year-old, who in his prime left…
Four of Bangladesh’s top seven batters hit defiant fifties in a laudable fightback to help the visitors to 316-5 in reply to Pakistan’s 448-6 declared in the opening Test on Day 3 in Rawalpindi. After Shadman Islam (93) and Mominul Haq (50) steadied the innings, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das forged an unbroken 98-run stand…
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan called time on his career on Saturday, announcing his decision to retire from all forms of cricket with immediate effect. From a second-ball duck on his India debut in an ODI against Australia in 2010 to forming one of India’s most formidable opening partnerships with Rohit Sharma and becoming India’s…
Shikhar Dhawan, India’s seasoned opening batsman, has officially announced his retirement from all formats of the game. The decision comes two years after his last appearance in the national team. Dhawan, who made his international debut in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam in 2010, expressed his satisfaction with his career, having represented India across…
Known as India’s man of the moment in ICC tournements, Shikhar Dhawan always rose up to the occasion for his team on the big stage; and as the 38-year-old left-handed opener decided to bring his successful career in the sport to an end on Saturday, here’s recalling how ‘Gabbar’ entertained in his prime. In white-ball…
Sports News Live Updates: Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket two years after he last donned the national jersey, saying that he leaves the scene a content man after representing the country in all three formats. The 38-year-old made his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against…
NEW DELHI: India’s star opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday.In a video posted on social media, Dhawan, who represented India in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is from 2010 to 2022, revealed his decision to retire from the international as well as domestic cricket.“I only had one dream…
NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni, legendary for his calm demeanor on the field, is equally admired for his deep love of motorcycles. His passion for bikes is widely known among fans and fellow cricketers, with his collection showcasing an impressive range of motorcycles, from classic models to modern superbikes.Dhoni’s fascination with bikes began long before he…
