New Delhi: Once called the ‘Gabbar’ on the cricket field, Shikhar Dhawan was found begging for help on social media. After sitting on the sidelines for many years, Dhawan recently retired from professional cricket. The 38-year-old played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is for India between 2013 and 2022.
Recalling his cricketing journey, Dhawan said:
I didn’t want to play domestic cricket, which I started playing at the age of 18 or 19 and I didn’t have that inspiration from inside to play that (form of) cricket…
Dhawan became India’s 25th ODI skipper in an ODI against Sri Lanka in June 2021. He stood in for Rohit Sharma and led the country in 12 matches, winning seven and losing three. However, in a surprise move, the experienced Dhawan had to make way for a younger batter in Shubman Gill. His last international appearance for India was in December 2022. Subsequently, slowly Dhawan was pushed to the sidelines which triggered his retirement.
He left the arena as a bonafide IPL legend, after appearing in 222 matches, that yielded 6769 runs, including two hundreds and 51 half centuries. His 768 fours in the tournament are the highest by any batter and he also holds the distinction of being the first to hit consecutive hundreds in the event.
Social media comes in support of Dhawan
The entire social media came together to stand in unison for the former Indian batsman:
Bhai 💔
Life has its own way, we have to accept it.
— Dr Nimo Yadav Commentary (@niiravmodi) October 24, 2024
Stay Strong bro.
You were a fighter all your life.This too shall pass💪🏻
— Bruce Wayne (@_Bruce__007) October 24, 2024
I am sorry to hear that you are going through this difficult phase. I hope and pray to Kanha ji that this time passes for you soon, for a new beginning. Meanwhile, you may try the following –
1. Talk to someone who will truly listen to you without judgments or trying to be…
— Saumya Sharma (Sam) (@remottouch) October 24, 2024
Stay Strong. You are Champion ❤️🙏🏻
— Priyanshu Kushwaha (@PriyanshuVoice) October 24, 2024