{"id":121334,"date":"2024-08-25T22:53:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T22:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/25\/you-brought-me-so-much-joy-ravi-shastri-pays-tribute-to-shikhar-dhawan-in-heartfelt-retirement-message-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-08-25T22:53:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T22:53:08","slug":"you-brought-me-so-much-joy-ravi-shastri-pays-tribute-to-shikhar-dhawan-in-heartfelt-retirement-message-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/25\/you-brought-me-so-much-joy-ravi-shastri-pays-tribute-to-shikhar-dhawan-in-heartfelt-retirement-message-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;You brought me so much joy&#8217;: Ravi Shastri pays tribute to Shikhar Dhawan in heartfelt retirement message | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-112780767,imgsize-32886.cms?fit=1280,720&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"&#8216;You brought me so much joy&#8217;: Ravi Shastri pays tribute to Shikhar Dhawan in heartfelt retirement message | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" title=\"&#8216;You brought me so much joy&#8217;: Ravi Shastri pays tribute to Shikhar Dhawan in heartfelt retirement message | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" \/><\/div>\n<div>NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer <!-- -->Shikhar Dhawan<!-- --> announced his retirement from all forms of <!-- -->cricket<!-- -->, prompting tributes from figures like former coach Ravi Shastri. <br \/>Shastri praised Dhawan&#8217;s contributions to Indian cricket, highlighting his match-winning performances in ICC tournaments, Asia Cups, and a memorable innings in Galle. He emphasized Dhawan&#8217;s potential for continued involvement in the sport despite his retirement.<br \/>&#8220;Enjoy your retirement, Shiki Boy! You brought me so much joy and entertainment during my 7 years as coach and director.Your match-winning innings in ICC tournaments, Asia Cups, and that unforgettable knock in Galle will always be remembered. You&#8217;re still young and have plenty of ways to contribute to the sport. God bless,&#8221; the former <!-- -->Team India<!-- --> head coach wrote on X.<\/p>\n<p>Dhawan&#8217;s career is marked by consistent performance across formats, establishing him as a key batsman for India. He represented India in 167 ODIs, amassing 6,793 runs at an average of 44.1, including 17 centuries and 39 half-centuries. His ODI prowess solidified his reputation as a reliable opener.<br \/>In <!-- -->Test cricket<!-- -->, Dhawan formed a formidable partnership with <!-- -->Murali Vijay<!-- -->, accumulating 2,315 runs in 34 matches at an average of 40.6. His Test career includes seven centuries and five half-centuries.<br \/>Dhawan&#8217;s T20I career spanned 68 matches, yielding 1,759 runs at an average of 27.9, with 11 half-centuries. His aggressive batting style translated well to the shortest format.<br \/>Domestically, Dhawan excelled in first-class cricket, scoring 8,499 runs in 122 matches at an average of 44.26, including 25 centuries and 29 half-centuries. His List A record is equally impressive, with 12,074 runs in 302 matches at an average of 43.90, including 30 centuries and 67 half-centuries.<br \/>Dhawan&#8217;s impact extends to the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he holds the second-highest run-scorer title with 6,769 runs in 222 matches at an average of 35.25. His <!-- -->IPL<!-- --> career includes two centuries and 51 half-centuries.<br \/>His trophy cabinet boasts an <!-- -->ICC Champions Trophy<!-- --> victory with India in 2013 and an IPL title with <!-- -->Sunrisers Hyderabad<!-- --> in 2016.<br \/>Dhawan&#8217;s retirement marks the end of an era for Indian cricket. His consistent performances, aggressive batting style, and ability to perform under pressure cemented his place as a fan favourite and a key contributor to the team&#8217;s success. 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