Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from white ball cricket
Rishi Dhawan announces retirement from white ball cricket
Former India fast-bowling all-rounder Rishi Dhawan announced retirement from limited-over cricket on Sunday.
The 34-year-old from Himachal Pradesh, Rishi’s announcement came after the last day of the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy’s group stage with his team failing to qualify for the knockouts.
He took to his official social media to announce his decision. “It’s with a heavy heart, even though I have no regrets, that I’d like to announce my retirement from Indian cricket . It’s a sport that has defined my life for the past 20 years. This game has given me immeasurable joy and countless memories that will always stay very close to my heart,” Rishi wrote in a post on Instagram.
“I want to take a moment to show my gratitude towards the opportunities that were given to me by the Board of Control of Cricket in India , Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association , Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. From humble beginnings to representing my nation on the grandest stages, it has been a privilege. Cricket has been my passion, and my reason for waking up every morning. I would like to thank all of my coaches, mentors, teammates, and support staff for the valuable contributions you have made to shaping me into the person I am today,” the post added.
He made his international debut in 2016 and played for the National team on four occasions, with all his international outings coming in the same year.
In three ODI’s, he faced 13 deliveries, scoring 12 at an average of 12.00 while picking a solitary wicket at 160.00. He scored one run and picked as many wickets in the only T20I he played against Zimbabwe.
Rishi was Himachal’s second-highest run-getter with 397 at 79.40 and picked up 11 wickets at 28.45 in five games of VHT.
In the Indian Premier League, Rishi has played for Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
