The true "GABBAR" of Indian cricket: From Virender Sehwag to Gautam Gambhir, who said what on Shikhar Dhawan's retirement

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Saturday, thus bringing an end to an exceptional career. A product of New Delhi’s Sonnet Club, Dhawan began his cricketing journey with Delhi U-16 in the 1999 Vijay Merchant Trophy. And eleven years later Dhawan made his international debut, which was against Australia in 2010. In an international career spanning for well over a decade, Dhawan was part of many glorious chapters with the Indian cricket team, also winning prestigious titles and awards during the course. The left-handed batter was also one of the team’s leading figures at ICC events, and won consecutive golden bats at ICC Champions Trophy 2013 and 2017. He also topped the charts among Indian batters in the 2015 ODI World Cup, where India managed a semi-final finish.

Dhawan broke the news of his retirement earlier in the morning, following which wishes from his past colleagues and many ex-cricketers have poured on social media.

BCCI on Dhawan's retirement shared: "As Shikhar Dhawan retires from International and Domestic cricket, we wish him all the very best for the road ahead"

As Shikhar Dhawan retires from International and Domestic cricket, we wish him all the very best for the road ahead @SDhawan25 | #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/nH5DVTHraP

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 24, 2024