- Shikhar Dhawan Retirement: 38-year-old Shikhar Dhawan has retired from all formats of cricket. Dhawan is also known as Mr. ICC.
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Shikhar Dhawan Retirement:
Veteran Indian cricket batsman Shikhar Dhawan has retired from international cricket and domestic cricket. 38-year-old Dhawan was out of Team India for a long time. He played his last Test in 2018, last ODI in 2022 and last T20 International match in 2021. However, Dhawan is known as Mr. ICC.
Shikhar Dhawan will no longer be seen playing in the IPL. He has said goodbye to all forms of cricket. Announcing his retirement, Dhawan said, “I had only one goal in life, to play for India. I was successful in achieving this milestone, for which I am thankful to many people. As they say, it is necessary to turn the pages to move forward in the story, I am going to do the same now. I have decided to retire from international and domestic cricket as well. I am happy that I got the opportunity to play so many matches for my country. I also thank BCCI and the fans.”
Know why Dhawan was called Mr. ICC
Most runs for India in ICC Champions Trophy 2013 Most runs
for India in ICC ODI World Cup 2015 Most
runs for India in ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Most
runs for India in Asia Cup 2018
Total 10,867 runs in international cricket
Dhawan’s performance in 2013 Champions Trophy
114 runs in 94 balls against South Africa
102 runs not out in 107 balls against West Indies
48 runs in 41 balls against Pakistan
68 runs in the semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy
31 runs in the final of ICC Champions Trophy
Viv Richards is also behind Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan’s average in ICC ODI tournaments (at least 1000 runs) is higher than every batsman in the world. In this case, Dhawan is ahead of legends like Viv Richards, Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma and Saeed Anwar. Dhawan’s average in ICC ODI tournaments is 65.15, which is the highest.
Shikhar Dhawan earned the nickname “Mr. ICC” due to his outstanding performances in ICC tournaments. His consistent and impactful batting in these high-stakes events made him one of India’s most reliable players in major international tournaments. Here are some key stats and records that contribute to this reputation:
1. Leading Run-Scorer in Multiple ICC Tournaments
- ICC Champions Trophy 2013: Dhawan was the highest run-scorer with 363 runs, including two centuries, helping India win the tournament.
- ICC Champions Trophy 2017: He again topped the charts with 338 runs, showing remarkable consistency.
- World Cup 2015: Dhawan scored 412 runs, including two centuries, making him one of the top scorers in the tournament.
- ICC World Cup 2019: Dhawan continued his form, scoring 125 runs in just two matches before an injury cut his tournament short.
2. Fastest Batsman to 1,000 Runs in ICC Tournaments
- Dhawan became the fastest player to score 1,000 runs in ICC tournaments, achieving this milestone in just 16 innings. This record speaks volumes about his ability to perform under pressure.
3. Centuries in ICC Tournaments
- Dhawan has a knack for scoring centuries in ICC events, with several of his hundreds coming in crucial matches. His ability to step up in big games is one of the reasons he’s revered as “Mr. ICC.”
4. First Player to Win Two Consecutive Golden Bats in ICC Champions Trophy
- His back-to-back Golden Bat awards in the 2013 and 2017 ICC Champions Trophy further cemented his legacy as a big-match player.
5. Consistent Performances in World Cups
- Dhawan has been one of India’s most consistent performers in World Cups, with an average of over 50 in World Cup matches. His ability to give India solid starts at the top of the order was crucial in multiple campaigns.
6. Partnerships in ICC Tournaments
- Dhawan, along with his opening partner, often laid strong foundations for India. His partnerships, especially with Rohit Sharma, are among the most successful in ICC events.
These records and his ability to shine in crucial moments of ICC tournaments earned Shikhar Dhawan the title of “Mr. ICC.” His performances in these tournaments have been pivotal to India’s success on the global stage.