Thankful for Historic Victories with Mahi Bhai: Shikhar Dhawan
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Synopsis
As the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match nears, Shikhar Dhawan reminisces about his journey with MS Dhoni, expressing appreciation for their shared lessons and historic victories.
Key Takeaways
- Shikhar Dhawan reflects on his career with MS Dhoni.
- Gratitude expressed for shared lessons and victories.
- Dhawan was the top scorer in the 2013 Champions Trophy.
- He played a key role in India's first Champions Trophy win.
- Dhawan's cricket career spanned over 13 years.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (NationPress) As the pivotal India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match approaches, former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan reflected on his time with legendary former captain MS Dhoni. He expressed his gratitude for the invaluable lessons and historic victories they achieved together.
Dhawan was instrumental in India's remarkable Champions Trophy run under Dhoni's captaincy in 2013, where the Men in Blue clinched their first title by defeating host nation England in a nail-biting final.
During the tournament, Dhawan emerged as the leading run-scorer, accumulating a total of 363 runs, which included two centuries and a half-century.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Dhawan shared a memorable photograph with Dhoni from the 2013 Champions Trophy, stating, "Some moments remain etched in your memory forever; playing alongside Mahi bhai was one of those. With him by my side, there was an inherent sense of calm confidence. I am thankful for the lessons, laughter, and historic victories we shared!"
At 39 years old, Dhawan made his international debut in 2010 and swiftly became a key player for the Indian cricket team, renowned for his explosive batting style and magnetic personality both on and off the pitch. He played a vital role in numerous victories for India across various formats throughout his career.
Over 13 years of international play, Dhawan participated in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is, amassing 2315, 6793, and 1579 runs respectively. In addition to his stellar international performance, he represented Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Punjab in the Indian Premier League, competing in 222 matches and scoring 6,769 runs, which featured two centuries and 51 half-centuries.
After a distinguished cricket career that spanned more than a decade, Dhawan officially retired from all forms of international cricket in August of the previous year.
