<p>Former Pakistan captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shahid-afridi">Shahid Afridi</a> responded to ex-India opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shikhar-dhawan">Shikhar Dhawan</a>, who had given a terse and patriotic response to Afridi when he made controversial remarks regarding the Indian Army after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pahalgam-terror-attack">Pahalgam terror attack</a> on April 22, 2025.</p>
<p>Speaking on Samaa TV in Pakistan, Afridi reacted to the terrorist attack in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kashmir">Jammu and Kashmir</a>, saying even if a cracker bursts in that part of the country, everyone starts blaming Pakistan for it, adding that India has deployed over 800,000 soldiers there. Despite that, if an attack happens on their soil, then their armed forces should be blamed for that, calling them ineffective and useless.</p>
<p>The comment made by Afridi did not go down well with Dhawan. The left-handed batter took to the social media site X and put up a scathing response.</p>
<p>He wrote, "Kargil mein bhi haraya tha, already itna gire hue ho aur kitna giroge, bewajah comments pass karne se acha hai apne desh ki taraqqi mai dimag lagao @SAfridiOfficial. Humein hamari Indian Army par bohot garv hai. Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Jai Hind! (We defeated you in Kargil, too. You have already fallen so low; how much lower will you go? Instead of making baseless comments, it would be better if you focused on your country's development. We are very proud of our Indian Army. Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Jai Hind!)"</p>
<h2>See the post here:</h2>
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<p lang="hi" dir="ltr">Chouro jeet haar ko , aao tumhey chae pilata hun Shikhar . <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FantasticTea?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FantasticTea</a> <a href="https://t.co/ilEOepsVm0">https://t.co/ilEOepsVm0</a> <a href="https://t.co/T45O8o2XUR">pic.twitter.com/T45O8o2XUR</a></p>
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<p>To which Afridi has responded, "Chouro jeet haar ko, aao tumhey chae pilata hun Shikhar. #FantasticTea (Forget wins and losses, I will invite you for tea Shikhar)".</p>
<p>Sharing his thoughts on India&rsquo;s media coverage of the Pahalgam terror attack, Afridi said he was left surprised seeing how the Indian media turned into Bollywood just one hour after the attack, urging them to stop acting up like that.&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>&ldquo;It's surprising that within an hour of the attack, their media turned into Bollywood. For God's sake, don't make everything Bollywood,&rdquo; Afridi continued.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>The former T20 World Cup winner with Pakistan, Afridi, admitted enjoyed watching them talk like they did on Indian television.&nbsp;&ldquo;I was astonished, in fact, I was enjoying the way they were talking," Afridi said. &ldquo;I was saying, look at their thinking, and they call themselves educated people.&rdquo;</p>

Pakistan, India News, Sports: After the terror attack in Pahalgam, Afridi came on Pakistani television and blamed India's security forces, questioning their efficiency

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi responded to ex-India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who had given a terse and patriotic response to Afridi when he made controversial remarks regarding the Indian Army after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025. Speaking on Samaa TV in Pakistan, Afridi reacted to the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, saying even if a cracker bursts in that part of the country, everyone starts blaming Pakistan for it, adding that India has deployed over 800,000 soldiers there. Despite that, if an attack happens on their soil, then their armed forces should be blamed for that, calling them ineffective and useless. The comment made by Afridi did not go down well with Dhawan. The left-handed batter took to the social media site X and put up a scathing response. He wrote, "Kargil mein bhi haraya tha, already itna gire hue ho aur kitna giroge, bewajah comments pass karne se acha hai apne desh ki taraqqi mai dimag lagao @SAfridiOfficial. Humein hamari Indian Army par bohot garv hai. Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Jai Hind! (We defeated you in Kargil, too. You have already fallen so low; how much lower will you go? Instead of making baseless comments, it would be better if you focused on your country's development. We are very proud of our Indian Army. Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Jai Hind!)" See the post here: Chouro jeet haar ko , aao tumhey chae pilata hun Shikhar . #FantasticTea https://t.co/ilEOepsVm0 pic.twitter.com/T45O8o2XUR — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 29, 2025 To which Afridi has responded, "Chouro jeet haar ko, aao tumhey chae pilata hun Shikhar. #FantasticTea (Forget wins and losses, I will invite you for tea Shikhar)". Sharing his thoughts on India’s media coverage of the Pahalgam terror attack, Afridi said he was left surprised seeing how the Indian media turned into Bollywood just one hour after the attack, urging them to stop acting up like that. “It's surprising that within an hour of the attack, their media turned into Bollywood. For God's sake, don't make everything Bollywood,” Afridi continued. The former T20 World Cup winner with Pakistan, Afridi, admitted enjoyed watching them talk like they did on Indian television. “I was astonished, in fact, I was enjoying the way they were talking," Afridi said. “I was saying, look at their thinking, and they call themselves educated people.”

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<p>Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan has lashed out at former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi for his tasteless remarks on Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Afridi, being a loudmouth he is, blamed India for the attack and pinning it on Pakistan.</p>
<p>"We defeated you even in Kargil. You have already fallen so low - how much lower will you go? Instead of making pointless comments, it would be better if you used your mind for your country's progress, @SAfridiOfficial. We are extremely proud of our Indian Army. Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Jai Hind! (translated)" read Dhawan's post on X.</p>
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<h2><strong>What Afridi had said on Pahalgam terror attack</strong></h2>
<p>"The terrorists continued to kill people in Pahalgam for an hour, and not a single Indian soldier out of 8 lakhs showed up. But when they did, they blamed Pakistan," Afridi had told local media reporters in Pakistan in a public gathering.</p>
<p>"India carries out terrorism itself, kills its own people, and then puts the blame on Pakistan," he had added.</p>
<p>Afridi's former teammate Dani Kaneria, however, called him out for his views and wrote on X: &ldquo;He has consistently aligned himself with extremist views. In my opinion, he should not be given a platform on Indian television or within the country. Additionally, he tried to persuade me to convert to Islam and declined to share a meal with me, which I found deeply disrespectful.&rdquo;</p>
<p>26 people lost their lives after terrorists opened fire on people, mostly tourists, in Pahalgam's Baisaran valley - a popular destination among the visitors.</p>
<p>The attack is one of the worsts in Kashmir since 2019 Pulwama attack where about 40 soldiers were martyred.</p>
<p>After the horrific act, India issued a 48-hour ultimatum to all Pakistani nationals to leave the country. India also suspended the Indus Waters Treaty - which agitated Pakistani politicians so much so that they issued a war threat and suspended Simla Agreement.</p>

After the Pahalgam terror attack, Dhawan slammed Shahid Afridi for anti-Indian Army remarks, questioning, “How much lower will you go?" India news cricket sports

Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan has lashed out at former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi for his tasteless remarks on Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Afridi, being a loudmouth he is, blamed India for the attack and pinning it on Pakistan. "We defeated you even in Kargil. You have already fallen so low - how much lower will you go? Instead of making pointless comments, it would be better if you used your mind for your country's progress, @SAfridiOfficial. We are extremely proud of our Indian Army. Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Jai Hind! (translated)" read Dhawan's post on X. Also Read - From doubt to destiny: Suryavanshi’s blazing 35-ball IPL ton leaves GT skipper Gill in awe, Ajay Jadeja calls it... What Afridi had said on Pahalgam terror attack "The terrorists continued to kill people in Pahalgam for an hour, and not a single Indian soldier out of 8 lakhs showed up. But when they did, they blamed Pakistan," Afridi had told local media reporters in Pakistan in a public gathering. "India carries out terrorism itself, kills its own people, and then puts the blame on Pakistan," he had added. Afridi's former teammate Dani Kaneria, however, called him out for his views and wrote on X: “He has consistently aligned himself with extremist views. In my opinion, he should not be given a platform on Indian television or within the country. Additionally, he tried to persuade me to convert to Islam and declined to share a meal with me, which I found deeply disrespectful.” 26 people lost their lives after terrorists opened fire on people, mostly tourists, in Pahalgam's Baisaran valley - a popular destination among the visitors. The attack is one of the worsts in Kashmir since 2019 Pulwama attack where about 40 soldiers were martyred. After the horrific act, India issued a 48-hour ultimatum to all Pakistani nationals to leave the country. India also suspended the Indus Waters Treaty - which agitated Pakistani politicians so much so that they issued a war threat and suspended Simla Agreement.

Pahalgam terror attack | 'How much lower will you go:' Dhawan slams Shahid Afridi for 'pointless' anti-Indian Army comments

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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span>In a thrilling Indian Premier League 2025 encounter, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals</a> (DC) pulled off a dramatic one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. At the heart of this stunning chase was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ashutosh-sharma">Ashutosh Sharma</a>, whose composed and fearless knock sealed the win for DC in high-pressure circumstances.</span></p>
<p><span>Following his match-winning performance, Ashutosh dedicated his 'Player of the Match' award to his former Punjab Kings (PBKS) teammate and ex-Indian opener, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shikhar-dhawan">Shikhar Dhawan</a>, acknowledging the vital role Dhawan played in his development as a finisher.</span></p>
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<h2><span><strong>'This award is for Shikhar'</strong></span></h2>
<p><span>Reflecting on his performance after receiving the award, Ashutosh said, </span><span>"Took the lessons from last year. Missed out on finishing the game on a couple of occasions in the previous season. The whole year I focused and visualised about it. Had the belief that if I play till the last over, anything can happen. Well played to Vipraj. I asked him to keep hitting. He was very calm under pressure. Want to dedicate this award to my mentor Shikhar Paaji (Shikhar Dhawan)."</span></p>
<p><span>Ashutosh's remarks reflected his commitment to learning from past experiences and refining his finishing skills. His ability to remain composed under pressure was pivotal in guiding DC to victory, with crucial support from Vipraj Nigam.</span></p>
<p><span>This victory carried extra emotional weight as it highlighted the lasting impact of Dhawan&rsquo;s mentorship. Having retired from all formats of cricket earlier this year, Dhawan had played a key role in Ashutosh&rsquo;s growth during their time together at PBKS. Known for his leadership and composure, Dhawan influenced numerous young cricketers, with Ashutosh being one of the brightest examples of his legacy.</span></p>
<p><span>Ashutosh&rsquo;s match-winning knock not only underlined his growing stature as a finisher but also served as a powerful testament to the impact of great mentorship.</span></p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In a thrilling Indian Premier League 2025 encounter, Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a dramatic one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. At the heart of this stunning chase was Ashutosh Sharma, whose composed and fearless knock sealed the win for DC in high-pressure circumstances. Following his match-winning performance, Ashutosh dedicated his 'Player of the Match' award to his former Punjab Kings (PBKS) teammate and ex-Indian opener, Shikhar Dhawan, acknowledging the vital role Dhawan played in his development as a finisher. Also Read: IPL 2025: 'His innings will be remembered for a long time’, says Gavaskar on Ashutosh's clutch knock 'This award is for Shikhar' Reflecting on his performance after receiving the award, Ashutosh said, "Took the lessons from last year. Missed out on finishing the game on a couple of occasions in the previous season. The whole year I focused and visualised about it. Had the belief that if I play till the last over, anything can happen. Well played to Vipraj. I asked him to keep hitting. He was very calm under pressure. Want to dedicate this award to my mentor Shikhar Paaji (Shikhar Dhawan)." Ashutosh's remarks reflected his commitment to learning from past experiences and refining his finishing skills. His ability to remain composed under pressure was pivotal in guiding DC to victory, with crucial support from Vipraj Nigam. This victory carried extra emotional weight as it highlighted the lasting impact of Dhawan’s mentorship. Having retired from all formats of cricket earlier this year, Dhawan had played a key role in Ashutosh’s growth during their time together at PBKS. Known for his leadership and composure, Dhawan influenced numerous young cricketers, with Ashutosh being one of the brightest examples of his legacy. Ashutosh’s match-winning knock not only underlined his growing stature as a finisher but also served as a powerful testament to the impact of great mentorship. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has credited skipper Rohit Sharma for 'creating the energy' that led to the win against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy on Feb 23 in Dubai. Rohit could score only 20 runs before being dismissed by a searing yorker from Shaheen Shah Afridi.</p>
<p>"He got out, but he created that energy and others capitalised," said Dhawan on the sidelines of the match on Sunday. The former batter was at the ground as the event ambassador of the Champions Trophy.</p>
<p>Rohit was living on the edge as India started their chase of 242. He got a yorker first up, but was able to jam it out. In the next over, Rohit got a four off a top edge on Naseem Shah's bowling before hitting the bowler for a six on the very next ball.</p>
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<p>In Naseem's next over, Rohit hit another four disdainfully through the mid-wicket region. In the over he got out, Rohit had hit Afridi for an upper drive to get a four before the bowler bowled a yorker. This time, Rohit was too slow to react as the ball went through under his bat even before he could put a bat to it.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This was the third time Shaheen Afridi got Rohit out in five ODI innings. In these meetings, Rohit has managed just 60 runs off Afridi on 53 balls at an average of 17.66 and a strike rate of 88. He has also hit the left-hander for six fours and three sixes.</p>
<p>India, meanwhile, won the match comfortably, with Virat Kohli scoring his 51st ton. After Rohit got out, Kohli added 69 runs with Shubman Gill, who scored a handsome 46.</p>
<p>After the fall of Gill's wicket, Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, who scored 56, added 114 runs for the third wicket as India eventually reached the target with six wickets and 45 balls to spare.</p>

Champions Trophy: Rohit could score only 20 runs before being dismissed by a searing yorker from Shaheen Shah Afridi. India eventually won the match by six wickets. Cricket Sports

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has credited skipper Rohit Sharma for 'creating the energy' that led to the win against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy on Feb 23 in Dubai. Rohit could score only 20 runs before being dismissed by a searing yorker from Shaheen Shah Afridi. "He got out, but he created that energy and others capitalised," said Dhawan on the sidelines of the match on Sunday. The former batter was at the ground as the event ambassador of the Champions Trophy. Rohit was living on the edge as India started their chase of 242. He got a yorker first up, but was able to jam it out. In the next over, Rohit got a four off a top edge on Naseem Shah's bowling before hitting the bowler for a six on the very next ball. Also Read: Musical chair begins! Pakistan set to sack interim coach and support staff post Champions Trophy In Naseem's next over, Rohit hit another four disdainfully through the mid-wicket region. In the over he got out, Rohit had hit Afridi for an upper drive to get a four before the bowler bowled a yorker. This time, Rohit was too slow to react as the ball went through under his bat even before he could put a bat to it. This was the third time Shaheen Afridi got Rohit out in five ODI innings. In these meetings, Rohit has managed just 60 runs off Afridi on 53 balls at an average of 17.66 and a strike rate of 88. He has also hit the left-hander for six fours and three sixes. India, meanwhile, won the match comfortably, with Virat Kohli scoring his 51st ton. After Rohit got out, Kohli added 69 runs with Shubman Gill, who scored a handsome 46. After the fall of Gill's wicket, Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, who scored 56, added 114 runs for the third wicket as India eventually reached the target with six wickets and 45 balls to spare.

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<p>Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan, who is also the brand ambassador of the ongoing Champions Trophy, says Shubman Gill will be India's next captain. The statement came after India's six-wicket win against Pakistan on Feb 23 in Dubai, which has almost taken India to the semi-finals.</p>
<p>"Yes, of course, he will become captain. He is vice captain right now, it is pretty obvious that he will be captain some day," Dhawan said while talking to media on the sidelines of the game on Sunday, as reported by news agency PTI.</p>
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<p>Gill has been in superb form lately, scoring 46, 101 not out, 112, 60, and 87 in his last five ODIs. He also added 69 runs for the second wicket with Kohli against Pakistan, which gave the team a platform after skipper Rohit's early wicket.</p>
<p>Gill was also backed by former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar as well.</p>
<p>"Clearly, he's the guy who is going to shoulder the responsibility of the Indian team going forward in years to come," Bangar said on JioHotstar.</p>
<h2><strong>India almost through semi-finals</strong></h2>
<p>India are almost through to the semis after winning both their matches. They will next play New Zealand on March 2. They had won their first match against Bangladesh by six wickets before beating Pakistan by the same margin.</p>
<p>India currently sit at the top of the points table of Group A with four points in two games. They can only miss out on a semis berth if Bangladesh beat New Zealand and Pakistan both, with New Zealand beating India by a huge margin. The scenario is, however, unlikely.</p>
<p>As for hosts Pakistan, they are at the bottom of the Group A points table after losing two consecutive matches. Pakistan now need Bangladesh and India to beat New Zealand as well as beat Bangladesh themselves to have a shot at making it to the semis of the tournament.</p>

India are almost through to the semis after winning both their matches, against Bangladesh and Pakistan by 6 wickets each. They last play New Zealand on March 2. Cricket Sports

Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan, who is also the brand ambassador of the ongoing Champions Trophy, says Shubman Gill will be India's next captain. The statement came after India's six-wicket win against Pakistan on Feb 23 in Dubai, which has almost taken India to the semi-finals. "Yes, of course, he will become captain. He is vice captain right now, it is pretty obvious that he will be captain some day," Dhawan said while talking to media on the sidelines of the game on Sunday, as reported by news agency PTI. Also Read: Shreyas Iyer not happy with India's win, says 'if we would have played more...' Gill has been in superb form lately, scoring 46, 101 not out, 112, 60, and 87 in his last five ODIs. He also added 69 runs for the second wicket with Kohli against Pakistan, which gave the team a platform after skipper Rohit's early wicket. Gill was also backed by former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar as well. "Clearly, he's the guy who is going to shoulder the responsibility of the Indian team going forward in years to come," Bangar said on JioHotstar. India almost through semi-finals India are almost through to the semis after winning both their matches. They will next play New Zealand on March 2. They had won their first match against Bangladesh by six wickets before beating Pakistan by the same margin. India currently sit at the top of the points table of Group A with four points in two games. They can only miss out on a semis berth if Bangladesh beat New Zealand and Pakistan both, with New Zealand beating India by a huge margin. The scenario is, however, unlikely. As for hosts Pakistan, they are at the bottom of the Group A points table after losing two consecutive matches. Pakistan now need Bangladesh and India to beat New Zealand as well as beat Bangladesh themselves to have a shot at making it to the semis of the tournament.

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<p>Former India opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shikhar-dhawan">Shikhar Dhawan</a> has been named one of the four event ambassadors for the ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a>, set to take place in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9.</p>
<p>Joining him in this prestigious role are Pakistan&rsquo;s 2017 title-winning captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Australian all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shane-watson">Shane Watson</a>, and New Zealand&rsquo;s legendary fast bowler Tim Southee. With their extensive Champions Trophy experience, the quartet will share exclusive insights into the tournament through guest columns in the coming weeks.</p>
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<p>Reflecting on the honour, Dhawan, who was the Player of the Series in India&rsquo;s victorious 2013 campaign, expressed his excitement in an ICC release. He said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s always special to be part of a Champions Trophy, and being named an ambassador for this edition is a true privilege. Over the next few weeks, we&rsquo;ll witness the world&rsquo;s best teams battling for glory, knowing that one mistake could end their journey. This high-stakes format makes the tournament a thrilling spectacle.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Dhawan stands as India&rsquo;s highest run scorer in Champions Trophy history, amassing an impressive 701 runs across two editions. He is also the only player to win consecutive Golden Bats, awarded to the tournament&rsquo;s leading run-scorer.</p>
<p>The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to start on February 19 in Pakistan. This is the first time since the 1996 ODI World Cup that Pakistan is hosting an ICC tournament. They had co-hosted the 1996 ODI World Cup along with India and Sri Lanka.</p>
<h2>India to play at a neutral venue</h2>
<p>India, meanwhile, will play all its three league matches in Dubai, UAE. This is as per the agreed upon hybrid model with the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/icc" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">ICC</a><span>&nbsp;</span>and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pcb" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">PCB</a>.</p>
<p><span>India start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at 2:30 pm India time before taking on arch-rival Pakistan on February 23 (2:30 pm India time). India play their final group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 (2:30 pm India time).</span></p>
<p><span>The second semi-final will also be played in Dubai, irrespective of India making it or not. The second semifinal, however, will be played in Lahore, Pakistan.</span></p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: With an outstanding 701 runs across two editions, Dhawan has long been one of the most iconic players in the history of the competition

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has been named one of the four event ambassadors for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to take place in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Joining him in this prestigious role are Pakistan’s 2017 title-winning captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, and New Zealand’s legendary fast bowler Tim Southee. With their extensive Champions Trophy experience, the quartet will share exclusive insights into the tournament through guest columns in the coming weeks. Also Read: Ranji Trophy: Every run matters- Kerala seals semis spot with thrilling 1-run lead vs J&K Reflecting on the honour, Dhawan, who was the Player of the Series in India’s victorious 2013 campaign, expressed his excitement in an ICC release. He said, “It’s always special to be part of a Champions Trophy, and being named an ambassador for this edition is a true privilege. Over the next few weeks, we’ll witness the world’s best teams battling for glory, knowing that one mistake could end their journey. This high-stakes format makes the tournament a thrilling spectacle.” Dhawan stands as India’s highest run scorer in Champions Trophy history, amassing an impressive 701 runs across two editions. He is also the only player to win consecutive Golden Bats, awarded to the tournament’s leading run-scorer. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to start on February 19 in Pakistan. This is the first time since the 1996 ODI World Cup that Pakistan is hosting an ICC tournament. They had co-hosted the 1996 ODI World Cup along with India and Sri Lanka. India to play at a neutral venue India, meanwhile, will play all its three league matches in Dubai, UAE. This is as per the agreed upon hybrid model with the ICC and PCB. India start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at 2:30 pm India time before taking on arch-rival Pakistan on February 23 (2:30 pm India time). India play their final group-stage match against New Zealand on March 2 (2:30 pm India time). The second semi-final will also be played in Dubai, irrespective of India making it or not. The second semifinal, however, will be played in Lahore, Pakistan. (With inputs from agencies)

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1. Shikhar Dhawan – 80 balls vs South Africa (2013)

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1. Shikhar Dhawan (All Formats)

2. Ravindra Jadeja (From T20Is)

3. Ravichandran Ashwin (All Formats)

4. Rohit Sharma (From T20Is)

5. Virat Kohli (From T20Is)

6. Dinesh Karthik

7. Kedar Jadhav

8. Wriddhiman Saha

Web Stories: Players who retired in 2024 featuring Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan as Indian cricket bid farewell to some of the greats of the game

Indian Players Retired in 2024

<p>Veteran Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket thus dropping&nbsp;curtains on a two-decade-long career. The announcement was made on Saturday (Aug 24) with Dhawan,&nbsp;38, bowing out as one of India’s most reliable assets in the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments. However, it is likely that Dhawan could still continue his Indian Premier League (IPL) career where he represented the Punjab Kings in the 2024 edition.</p>

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<h2><strong>Dhawan announces international retirement</strong></h2>

<p>“I always had one goal in mind that was to play for India and I achieved it thanks to a lot of people. First of all my family, my childhood coach Tarak Sinha and Madan Sharma, under their guidance, I learnt cricket. Then my entire team with whom I played for years, got another family, fame and everyone’s love and support. As it’s said that to move ahead in the story you need to flip over the pages. Hence, I’m also doing that, I’m announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket," said Dhawan in the video.</p>

<p>“And now when I’m bidding adieu to my cricketing journey, I have the satisfaction that I played a lot for my country. I’m really thankful to the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and DDCA (Delhi &amp; District Cricket Association) for giving me this opportunity and all of my fans for their love and support. I just say this to myself that don’t be sad that you won’t play for your country again but always be happy that you played for your country. And it’s the biggest achievement for me that I played,” he added.</p>

<p>Having last represented India in December 2022 against Bangladesh in Chattogram, Dhawan was out of plans after the emergence of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan as openers for India alongside Rohit Sharma. He also captained India on several occasions when players from the senior team were rested or not available. His last international match for India against Bangladesh saw Ishan score a double hundred, which all but ended his career.</p>

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<p>Dhawan was the Player of the Tournament in the 2013 Champions Trophy where India won the title comprehensibly. The title was also India’s last ICC tournament win at senior level until the recent success at the T20 World Cup under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. In total, he represented India in 167 ODIs and scored 6,793 runs at an average of 44.11 and a strike rate of 91.35 notching up seven hundreds and five fifties.</p>

<p>He also played 68 T20Is and scored 1759 runs at an average of 27.92 and a strike rate of 126.36 registering 11 fifties. In the 34 Test matches, Dhawan scored 2,315 runs at an average of 40.61 with seven hundreds and five fifties to his name.</p>


Veteran Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket thus dropping curtains on a two-decade-long career. The announcement was made on Saturday (Aug 24) with Dhawan, 38, bowing out as one of India’s most reliable assets in the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments.

Veteran Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket thus dropping curtains on a two-decade-long career. The announcement was made on Saturday (Aug 24) with Dhawan, 38, bowing out as one of India’s most reliable assets in the International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments. However, it is likely that Dhawan could still continue his Indian Premier League (IPL) career where he represented the Punjab Kings in the 2024 edition. As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/QKxRH55Lgx — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 24, 2024 × Dhawan announces international retirement “I always had one goal in mind that was to play for India and I achieved it thanks to a lot of people. First of all my family, my childhood coach Tarak Sinha and Madan Sharma, under their guidance, I learnt cricket. Then my entire team with whom I played for years, got another family, fame and everyone’s love and support. As it’s said that to move ahead in the story you need to flip over the pages. Hence, I’m also doing that, I’m announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket," said Dhawan in the video. “And now when I’m bidding adieu to my cricketing journey, I have the satisfaction that I played a lot for my country. I’m really thankful to the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and DDCA (Delhi & District Cricket Association) for giving me this opportunity and all of my fans for their love and support. I just say this to myself that don’t be sad that you won’t play for your country again but always be happy that you played for your country. And it’s the biggest achievement for me that I played,” he added. Having last represented India in December 2022 against Bangladesh in Chattogram, Dhawan was out of plans after the emergence of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan as openers for India alongside Rohit Sharma. He also captained India on several occasions when players from the senior team were rested or not available. His last international match for India against Bangladesh saw Ishan score a double hundred, which all but ended his career. ALSO READ | Premier League: Spurs striker Dominic Solanke to miss Everton game Dhawan was the Player of the Tournament in the 2013 Champions Trophy where India won the title comprehensibly. The title was also India’s last ICC tournament win at senior level until the recent success at the T20 World Cup under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. In total, he represented India in 167 ODIs and scored 6,793 runs at an average of 44.11 and a strike rate of 91.35 notching up seven hundreds and five fifties. He also played 68 T20Is and scored 1759 runs at an average of 27.92 and a strike rate of 126.36 registering 11 fifties. In the 34 Test matches, Dhawan scored 2,315 runs at an average of 40.61 with seven hundreds and five fifties to his name.

Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement from international, domestic cricket

<p>Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan, days after announcing his retirement, has informed that he's joining Leagues League Cricket (LLC). It is a tournament played by retired players all around the world for their respective countries. Apart from India, Pakistan, Australia, England and West Indies are also part of it.</p>

<p>"My body is still conditioned for the demands of the game, and while I'm at ease with my decision, cricket is an inseparable part of who I am, it will never go out of me. I am eager to regroup with my cricketing friends and continue to entertain my fans as we create new memories together," said Dhawan in a statement.</p>

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<p>Dhawan, 38, announced his retirement on August 24 via a video message. Dhawan played in a total of 269 international matches for India, scoring 10,867 runs.</p>

<p>“I always had one goal in mind that was to play for India and I achieved it thanks to a lot of people. First of all my family, my childhood coach Tarak Sinha and Madan Sharma, under their guidance, I learnt cricket. Then my entire team with whom I played for years, got another family, fame and everyone’s love and support. As it’s said that to move ahead in the story you need to flip over the pages. Hence, I’m also doing that, I’m announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket," said Dhawan in the video.</p>

<p>Known for his attacking style of play upfront, Dhawan made his ODI and Test debuts against Australia. Though he got out early on his One-Day debut, Dhawan slammed a brilliant 187 on his Test debut in Mohali – a then highest-score by an Indian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, Dhawan is also the only Indian batter to score a hundred in his 100th ODI match, scoring 109 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2018.&nbsp;</p>


Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan, days after announcing his retirement, has informed that he's joining Leagues League Cricket (LLC). It is a tournament played by retired players all around the world for their respective countries.

Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan, days after announcing his retirement, has informed that he's joining Leagues League Cricket (LLC). It is a tournament played by retired players all around the world for their respective countries. Apart from India, Pakistan, Australia, England and West Indies are also part of it. "My body is still conditioned for the demands of the game, and while I'm at ease with my decision, cricket is an inseparable part of who I am, it will never go out of me. I am eager to regroup with my cricketing friends and continue to entertain my fans as we create new memories together," said Dhawan in a statement. Also Read: IPL: Punjab Kings could chase Rohit Sharma at auction table if MI decides against retaining him, hints Bangar Dhawan, 38, announced his retirement on August 24 via a video message. Dhawan played in a total of 269 international matches for India, scoring 10,867 runs. “I always had one goal in mind that was to play for India and I achieved it thanks to a lot of people. First of all my family, my childhood coach Tarak Sinha and Madan Sharma, under their guidance, I learnt cricket. Then my entire team with whom I played for years, got another family, fame and everyone’s love and support. As it’s said that to move ahead in the story you need to flip over the pages. Hence, I’m also doing that, I’m announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket," said Dhawan in the video. Known for his attacking style of play upfront, Dhawan made his ODI and Test debuts against Australia. Though he got out early on his One-Day debut, Dhawan slammed a brilliant 187 on his Test debut in Mohali – a then highest-score by an Indian. Besides, Dhawan is also the only Indian batter to score a hundred in his 100th ODI match, scoring 109 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2018.

'I am eager to...,' Shikhar Dhawan announces new cricket commitment days after retirement

<p>Veteran India batter Virat Kohli penned a heartfelt note for his former Delhi and India teammate, Shikhar Dhawan, who announced his retirement on Saturday (Aug&nbsp;24). Virat and Shikhar have made countless memories on the field, with several match-winning stands across formats. Taking to his social media handle X, Virat posted a warm and cordial message for Dhawan, calling him ‘one of India’s most dependable openers.’</p>

<p>Virat said Shikhar’s passion for the game, his sportsman spirit, and above all, his trademark smile were his USP and will be missed, but his legacy stays on.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Shikhar @SDhawan25 from your fearless debut to becoming one of India's most dependable openers, you've given us countless memories to cherish. Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed, but your legacy lives on. Thank you for the memories, unforgettable performances and always leading with your heart. Wishing you the best in your next innings, off the field Gabbar!” Kohli wrote.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Kohli and Dhawan have had great partnerships on the field, with the pair helping India win on several occasions. Having known each other from their junior-level days, Shikhar and Virat formed a formidable top three in the past decade alongside now-India captain Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Virat is regarded widely as the best batter of his era, Dhawan was India’s most prolific run-scorer in white-ball cricket, especially during the 50-over ICC events (ODI World and Champions Trophy).&nbsp;Of the players who have scored more than 1000 runs in these two tournaments, Dhawan has the highest average, going past 65.</p>

<p>Known for his attacking style of play upfront, Dhawan made his ODI and Test debuts against Australia. Though he got out early on his One-Day debut, Dhawan slammed a brilliant 187 on his Test debut in Mohali – a then highest-score by an Indian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, Dhawan is also the only Indian batter to score a hundred in his 100th ODI match, scoring 109 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dhawan has scored 10,867 international runs in 269 matches.</p>

<h2>Virat back for home season</h2>

<p>Virat Kohli last played the away ODI series against Sri Lanka, which India lost 0-2, and will now appear for the two Tests against Bangladesh at home starting September 19 in Chennai.</p>

<p>Since he announced his T20I retirement following the T20 World Cup win in the Americas, Virat is scheduled to play all ten Tests till January next year, including three against New Zealand at home and five against Australia Down Under.&nbsp;</p>

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Veteran India batter Virat Kohli penned a heartfelt note for his former Delhi and India teammate, Shikhar Dhawan, who announced his retirement on Saturday (Aug 24).

Veteran India batter Virat Kohli penned a heartfelt note for his former Delhi and India teammate, Shikhar Dhawan, who announced his retirement on Saturday (Aug 24). Virat and Shikhar have made countless memories on the field, with several match-winning stands across formats. Taking to his social media handle X, Virat posted a warm and cordial message for Dhawan, calling him ‘one of India’s most dependable openers.’ Virat said Shikhar’s passion for the game, his sportsman spirit, and above all, his trademark smile were his USP and will be missed, but his legacy stays on. ALSO READ: Joe Root closes gap with Chanderpaul, Sachin for THIS record after anchoring England home in 1st Test vs SL “Shikhar @SDhawan25 from your fearless debut to becoming one of India's most dependable openers, you've given us countless memories to cherish. Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed, but your legacy lives on. Thank you for the memories, unforgettable performances and always leading with your heart. Wishing you the best in your next innings, off the field Gabbar!” Kohli wrote. Shikhar @SDhawan25 from your fearless debut to becoming one of India's most dependable openers, you've given us countless memories to cherish. Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed, but your legacy lives on. Thank you for the… — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 25, 2024 × Meanwhile, Kohli and Dhawan have had great partnerships on the field, with the pair helping India win on several occasions. Having known each other from their junior-level days, Shikhar and Virat formed a formidable top three in the past decade alongside now-India captain Rohit Sharma. While Virat is regarded widely as the best batter of his era, Dhawan was India’s most prolific run-scorer in white-ball cricket, especially during the 50-over ICC events (ODI World and Champions Trophy). Of the players who have scored more than 1000 runs in these two tournaments, Dhawan has the highest average, going past 65. Known for his attacking style of play upfront, Dhawan made his ODI and Test debuts against Australia. Though he got out early on his One-Day debut, Dhawan slammed a brilliant 187 on his Test debut in Mohali – a then highest-score by an Indian. Besides, Dhawan is also the only Indian batter to score a hundred in his 100th ODI match, scoring 109 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2018. As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/QKxRH55Lgx — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 24, 2024 × Dhawan has scored 10,867 international runs in 269 matches. Virat back for home season Virat Kohli last played the away ODI series against Sri Lanka, which India lost 0-2, and will now appear for the two Tests against Bangladesh at home starting September 19 in Chennai. Since he announced his T20I retirement following the T20 World Cup win in the Americas, Virat is scheduled to play all ten Tests till January next year, including three against New Zealand at home and five against Australia Down Under. (With inputs from agencies)

Virat Kohli pens heartfelt note for Shikhar Dhawan, calls him ‘one of India’s most dependable openers’

<p>Veteran Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan called time on his international and domestic career on Saturday (Aug 24). A veteran of the game Dhawan goes down as one of the best Indian openers while helping India win the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. After his retirement, netizens were in awe of the former batter as they joined hands with fans and other stars paying tribute to his two-decade-long career.</p>

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Shikhar Dhawan RETIRED from INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.!!<br />
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- Thanks for the memories, Gabbar! 🙌🏏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShikharDhawan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShikharDhawan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FarewellLegend?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FarewellLegend</a> <a href="https://t.co/S0a1BZS2rp">pic.twitter.com/S0a1BZS2rp</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/QKxRH55Lgx">pic.twitter.com/QKxRH55Lgx</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShikharDhawan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShikharDhawan</a>'s impact on Indian cricket extends beyond his runs. His leadership qualities and ability to inspire young cricketers have shaped the future of the team. Here's to a great mentor and leader! <a href="https://t.co/nt03ySja05">pic.twitter.com/nt03ySja05</a></p>
— Munna Tripathi (@Munna_bhaiya87) <a href="https://twitter.com/Munna_bhaiya87/status/1827211219440136217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A big shoutout to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShikharDhawan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShikharDhawan</a> for his stellar contributions to Indian cricket! His explosive starts and solid batting have won many games for India. Thank you, Shikhar, for all the memories! <a href="https://t.co/VT0SgaocvO">pic.twitter.com/VT0SgaocvO</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A fearless opener who could dismantle any bowling attack, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShikharDhawan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShikharDhawan</a>’s aggressive batting style was a game-changer for Team India. His contributions will be etched in the history of Indian cricket forever. <a href="https://t.co/iy54IGLgS4">pic.twitter.com/iy54IGLgS4</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">They knew it's the last time they're gonna be on the field together. Happy retirement Shikhar Dhawan. The only indian cricketer with 0 haters.<a href="https://t.co/iUUWLpurFa">pic.twitter.com/iUUWLpurFa</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">End of an era... Gabbar<br />
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Shikhar Dhawan RETIRED from INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.!!<br />
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- Thanks for the memories, 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shikardhawan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shikardhawan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%A8?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#शिखरधवन</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/happyretirement?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#happyretirement</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KLRahul?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KLRahul</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BreakingNews%E2%80%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BreakingNews‌</a> <a href="https://t.co/w4paidv64r">pic.twitter.com/w4paidv64r</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">One of the Greatest Opener, Mr.ICC, Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gabbar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gabbar</a> 🙏🙌 You made us always proud when you played for India 🇮🇳... Wishing you a very happy &amp; retirement life <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShikharDhawan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShikharDhawan</a> Paaji..❤️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouShikharDhawan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouShikharDhawan</a> <a href="https://t.co/VE8ucqVx9B">pic.twitter.com/VE8ucqVx9B</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations to the dynamic <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SDhawan25</a> on his retirement from international cricket! Wishing you a happy &amp; relaxing second innings, Shikhar! Your contributions to Indian cricket will always be cherished <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShikharDhawan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShikharDhawan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyRetirement?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyRetirement</a> <a href="https://t.co/yaafv6EDw9">pic.twitter.com/yaafv6EDw9</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Dhawan announces international retirement</strong></h2>

<p>“I always had one goal in mind that was to play for India and I achieved it thanks to a lot of people. First of all my family, my childhood coach Tarak Sinha and Madan Sharma, under their guidance, I learnt cricket. Then my entire team with whom I played for years, got another family, fame and everyone’s love and support. As it’s said that to move ahead in the story you need to flip over the pages. Hence, I’m also doing that, I’m announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket," said Dhawan in the video.</p>


Veteran Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan called time on his international and domestic career on Saturday (Aug 24). A veteran of the game Dhawan goes down as one of the best Indian openers while helping India win the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.

Veteran Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan called time on his international and domestic career on Saturday (Aug 24). A veteran of the game Dhawan goes down as one of the best Indian openers while helping India win the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. After his retirement, netizens were in awe of the former batter as they joined hands with fans and other stars paying tribute to his two-decade-long career. End of an era! 🙌🌟 Shikhar Dhawan RETIRED from INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.!! - Thanks for the memories, Gabbar! 🙌🏏 #ShikharDhawan #FarewellLegend pic.twitter.com/S0a1BZS2rp — ◇♧WHATEVER♤♡ (@ALPHIXER) August 24, 2024 × As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/QKxRH55Lgx — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 24, 2024 × #ShikharDhawan's impact on Indian cricket extends beyond his runs. His leadership qualities and ability to inspire young cricketers have shaped the future of the team. Here's to a great mentor and leader! pic.twitter.com/nt03ySja05 — Munna Tripathi (@Munna_bhaiya87) August 24, 2024 × A big shoutout to #ShikharDhawan for his stellar contributions to Indian cricket! His explosive starts and solid batting have won many games for India. Thank you, Shikhar, for all the memories! pic.twitter.com/VT0SgaocvO — Aadvika (@aadvika_) August 24, 2024 × A fearless opener who could dismantle any bowling attack, #ShikharDhawan’s aggressive batting style was a game-changer for Team India. His contributions will be etched in the history of Indian cricket forever. pic.twitter.com/iy54IGLgS4 — Hamrish (@Hamrish_) August 24, 2024 × They knew it's the last time they're gonna be on the field together. Happy retirement Shikhar Dhawan. The only indian cricketer with 0 haters.pic.twitter.com/iUUWLpurFa — Parth Naik (@ParthNaik1404) August 24, 2024 × End of an era... Gabbar Shikhar Dhawan RETIRED from INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.!! - Thanks for the memories, 🙌#shikardhawan #शिखरधवन #happyretirement #KLRahul #BreakingNews‌ pic.twitter.com/w4paidv64r — Pavan patel (@Pavanpa13141041) August 24, 2024 × One of the Greatest Opener, Mr.ICC, Thank you #Gabbar 🙏🙌 You made us always proud when you played for India 🇮🇳... Wishing you a very happy & retirement life #ShikharDhawan Paaji..❤️ #TeamIndia #ThankYouShikharDhawan pic.twitter.com/VE8ucqVx9B — Saurav Roy (@srvroy18) August 24, 2024 × Highest Avg in ICC ODI Tournaments (min 1000 runs) 65.15 - 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 64.55 - Virat Kohli 63.36 - Saeed Anwar 63.31 - Viv Richards 63.00 - Kane Williamson 61.88 - Sourav Ganguly 58.74 - Rohit Sharma Happy Retirement Shikhar Dhawan! #shikardhawan #ShikharDhawan pic.twitter.com/CerA8Lbc7i — ANKUR ROY (@ROY_45_) August 24, 2024 × Congratulations to the dynamic @SDhawan25 on his retirement from international cricket! Wishing you a happy & relaxing second innings, Shikhar! Your contributions to Indian cricket will always be cherished #ShikharDhawan #HappyRetirement pic.twitter.com/yaafv6EDw9 — Kshitiz (@itz_itachi09) August 24, 2024 × Dhawan announces international retirement “I always had one goal in mind that was to play for India and I achieved it thanks to a lot of people. First of all my family, my childhood coach Tarak Sinha and Madan Sharma, under their guidance, I learnt cricket. Then my entire team with whom I played for years, got another family, fame and everyone’s love and support. As it’s said that to move ahead in the story you need to flip over the pages. Hence, I’m also doing that, I’m announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket," said Dhawan in the video.

Netizens in awe of Shikhar Dhawan as veteran Indian cricketer announces international, domestic retirement

<p>Punjab Kings (PBKS) bowling coach Sunil Joshi has confirmed that captain Shikhar Dhawan will miss the side’s Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) contest against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday as he continues his rehab. Dhawan has not played for PBKS since his&nbsp;side’s&nbsp;narrow defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 9 and continues to struggle with a shoulder injury. PBKS will be hoping for a win on Sunday,&nbsp;which will keep&nbsp;their Playoff hopes alive.</p>

<h2><strong>Shikhar Dhawan to miss CSK clash</strong></h2>

<p>“Shikhar, he’s under rehab, for&nbsp;this&nbsp;game&nbsp;he isn’t available and is being monitored closely. Hopefully, he should be back for the last two games,” said Joshi in the pre-match press conference.</p>

<p>Dhawan&nbsp;so far&nbsp;has scored 252 runs from five innings at an average of 30.40 and a strike rate of 125.61 with one fifty to his name. In his absence, Sam Curran has been handed the captain’s armband with hardly any change in fortune for the North Indian side. They&nbsp;will be hoping&nbsp;to have a change in fortune when they move to their second home in Dharamsala on Sunday&nbsp;which&nbsp;will host its first match of the IPL 2024 season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite Dhawan’s absence, the likes of Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh have made a name for themselves&nbsp;having&nbsp;led the charge with the bat.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-ravi-ashwin-seeks-respite-for-bowlers-says-modern-day-hitting-is-making-stadiums-look-smaller-717999">IPL 2024: Ravi Ashwin seeks respite for bowlers, says modern-day hitting is making stadiums look smaller</a></p>

<p>PBKS won only one match at their previous base in Mullanpur&nbsp;having&nbsp;beaten Delhi Capitals on March 23. They&nbsp;will now be hoping&nbsp;to get a much-needed win against CSK to keep their Playoff hopes alive. Currently, on eight points from 10 matches, PBKS have four&nbsp;matches&nbsp;in hand and will probably need to win all their matches to stand a Playoff chance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After CSK, PBKs face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) before taking on IPL 2024 leaders Rajasthan Royals before rounding off the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 19.&nbsp;</p>


Punjab Kings (PBKS) bowling coach Sunil Joshi has confirmed that captain Shikhar Dhawan will miss the side’s Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) contest against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday as he continues his rehab.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) bowling coach Sunil Joshi has confirmed that captain Shikhar Dhawan will miss the side’s Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) contest against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday as he continues his rehab. Dhawan has not played for PBKS since his side’s narrow defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 9 and continues to struggle with a shoulder injury. PBKS will be hoping for a win on Sunday, which will keep their Playoff hopes alive. Shikhar Dhawan to miss CSK clash “Shikhar, he’s under rehab, for this game he isn’t available and is being monitored closely. Hopefully, he should be back for the last two games,” said Joshi in the pre-match press conference. Dhawan so far has scored 252 runs from five innings at an average of 30.40 and a strike rate of 125.61 with one fifty to his name. In his absence, Sam Curran has been handed the captain’s armband with hardly any change in fortune for the North Indian side. They will be hoping to have a change in fortune when they move to their second home in Dharamsala on Sunday which will host its first match of the IPL 2024 season. Despite Dhawan’s absence, the likes of Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh have made a name for themselves having led the charge with the bat. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Ravi Ashwin seeks respite for bowlers, says modern-day hitting is making stadiums look smaller PBKS won only one match at their previous base in Mullanpur having beaten Delhi Capitals on March 23. They will now be hoping to get a much-needed win against CSK to keep their Playoff hopes alive. Currently, on eight points from 10 matches, PBKS have four matches in hand and will probably need to win all their matches to stand a Playoff chance. After CSK, PBKs face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) before taking on IPL 2024 leaders Rajasthan Royals before rounding off the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 19.

IPL 2024: Shikhar Dhawan to miss CSK clash but in contention for final two matches, confirms coach Sunil Joshi

<p>Rajasthan Royals returned to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season as they claimed their fifth win of the season against a resolute Punjab Kings&nbsp;on Saturday (April 13). The contest played in Chandigarh saw Shimron Hetmyer win a thriller having scored 27 off 10. While the win sees Rajasthan Royals stay firm at the top spot, PBKS were on the receiving end of yet another close defeat which is their fourth of the IPL 2024.</p>

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<p>Batting first Punjab Kings did not have the best start and registered the fourth-lowest IPL 2024 powerplay total with 38/1 in six overs. Interestingly, three of the top five lowest totals are registered by PBKS at the same venue in Mullanpur. However, the team soon went from 41/1 to 70/5 and lost wickets&nbsp;against a resolute bowling attack led by Keshav Maharaj and Avesh Khan as both scalped two wickets each.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/nepal-batter-dipendra-singh-airee-hits-six-sixes-in-an-over-becomes-third-player-to-achieve-feat-in-t20is-710917">Nepal batter Dipendra Singh Airee hits six sixes in an over; becomes third player to achieve feat in T20Is</a></p>

<p>Before being restricted for 147/8 in their 20 overs it was Jitesh Sharma’s 29 and Ashutosh Sharma’s 31 which propelled PBKS to a respectable total. Liam Livingstone also contributed 21 off 14 with a small cameo.</p>

<p>PBKS next take on Mumbai Indians on Thursday (April 18) before facing 2022 champions Gujarat Titans next Sunday with both matches taking place in Chandigarh. On the other hand, RR face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday.</p>


Rajasthan Royals returned to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season as they claimed their fifth win of the season against a resolute Punjab Kings on Saturday (April 13).

Rajasthan Royals returned to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season as they claimed their fifth win of the season against a resolute Punjab Kings on Saturday (April 13). The contest played in Chandigarh saw Shimron Hetmyer win a thriller having scored 27 off 10. While the win sees Rajasthan Royals stay firm at the top spot, PBKS were on the receiving end of yet another close defeat which is their fourth of the IPL 2024. For his explosive finish with the bat, Shimron Hetmyer wins the Player of the Match Award in tonight’s thrilling contest 🏆 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/OBQBB75GgU#TATAIPL | #PBKSvRR pic.twitter.com/8mlMvR0TWU — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 13, 2024 × Batting first Punjab Kings did not have the best start and registered the fourth-lowest IPL 2024 powerplay total with 38/1 in six overs. Interestingly, three of the top five lowest totals are registered by PBKS at the same venue in Mullanpur. However, the team soon went from 41/1 to 70/5 and lost wickets against a resolute bowling attack led by Keshav Maharaj and Avesh Khan as both scalped two wickets each. ALSO READ | Nepal batter Dipendra Singh Airee hits six sixes in an over; becomes third player to achieve feat in T20Is Before being restricted for 147/8 in their 20 overs it was Jitesh Sharma’s 29 and Ashutosh Sharma’s 31 which propelled PBKS to a respectable total. Liam Livingstone also contributed 21 off 14 with a small cameo. PBKS next take on Mumbai Indians on Thursday (April 18) before facing 2022 champions Gujarat Titans next Sunday with both matches taking place in Chandigarh. On the other hand, RR face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday.

IPL 2024: Shimron Hetmyer helps clinch thriller as Rajasthan Royals return to winning ways against PBKS

<p>Punjab Kings (PBKS) coach Sanjay Bangar has confirmed that skipper Shikhar Dhawan is out for at least seven-ten days. Sam Curran was the stand-in captain in place of Dhawan during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals on April 13. Dhawan's injury is a setback to PBKS who are already struggling with four losses in six games.</p>

<p>"He's having a shoulder injury, so he is likely to be out for at least a couple of days, I would say," Bangar said after the loss against RR on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/nepal-batter-dipendra-singh-airee-hits-six-sixes-in-an-over-becomes-third-player-to-achieve-feat-in-t20is-710917">Nepal batter Dipendra Singh Airee hits six sixes in an over; becomes third player to achieve feat in T20Is</a></p>

<p>"Having an experienced opener, somebody like Shikhar, who has experience of playing on such wickets, becomes extremely crucial [for the team]. We have to wait and see how he responds to the treatment. At the moment, it seems that he could be out of action for at least seven-ten days," added the head coach.</p>

<p>Bangar also clarified that wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma, who shot to prominence last season with his batting, wasn't the designated vice-captain and it was always going to be Curran who'd lead the side.</p>

<p>"It wasn't the case that Jitesh was the stand-in captain. We were very clear in our mind that if at all there had to be an opening, Sam Curran will be taking over and do the job as the captain," said Bangar.</p>

<p>As for the match, PBKS lost another thriller, second on the trot, as RR eventually chased the 148-run target with three wickets and one ball left. Punjab bowlers did well to make a match out of nothing but Rajasthan's West Indian duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell kept their cool to take Royals home.</p>

<p>Hetmyer scored unbeaten 27 off 10 balls while Powell scored 11 off 5 including two fours in the penultimate over as Rajasthan shook off their only loss of the season, which came in the last match against Gujarat Titans.</p>


Punjab Kings (PBKS) coach Sanjay Bangar has confirmed that skipper Shikhar Dhawan is out for at least seven-ten days. Sam Curran was the stand-in captain in place of Dhawan during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals on April 13.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) coach Sanjay Bangar has confirmed that skipper Shikhar Dhawan is out for at least seven-ten days. Sam Curran was the stand-in captain in place of Dhawan during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals on April 13. Dhawan's injury is a setback to PBKS who are already struggling with four losses in six games. "He's having a shoulder injury, so he is likely to be out for at least a couple of days, I would say," Bangar said after the loss against RR on Saturday. Also Read: Nepal batter Dipendra Singh Airee hits six sixes in an over; becomes third player to achieve feat in T20Is "Having an experienced opener, somebody like Shikhar, who has experience of playing on such wickets, becomes extremely crucial [for the team]. We have to wait and see how he responds to the treatment. At the moment, it seems that he could be out of action for at least seven-ten days," added the head coach. Bangar also clarified that wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma, who shot to prominence last season with his batting, wasn't the designated vice-captain and it was always going to be Curran who'd lead the side. "It wasn't the case that Jitesh was the stand-in captain. We were very clear in our mind that if at all there had to be an opening, Sam Curran will be taking over and do the job as the captain," said Bangar. As for the match, PBKS lost another thriller, second on the trot, as RR eventually chased the 148-run target with three wickets and one ball left. Punjab bowlers did well to make a match out of nothing but Rajasthan's West Indian duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell kept their cool to take Royals home. Hetmyer scored unbeaten 27 off 10 balls while Powell scored 11 off 5 including two fours in the penultimate over as Rajasthan shook off their only loss of the season, which came in the last match against Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2024: Blow for PBKS as skipper Shikhar Dhawan out for 'seven-ten days' with injury, confirms coach Bangar

<p>It was a strange evening in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Punjab Kings (PBKS) fans as skipper Shikhar Dhawan did not come out for the toss against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday (April 13). Dhawan, who is one of the star attractions in the side was replaced by England’s T20 World Cup-winning hero and most expensive player on the team roster Sam Curran at the toss. However, there was a major reason why Dhawan was not included in the PBKS side.</p>

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<h2><strong>Reason revealed for Dhawan’s omission</strong></h2>

<p>According to Cricbuzz, it is reported that Dhawan picked up a niggle in the build-up to the match and was therefore not available for selection. Atharva Taide was roped in as a substitute for Dhawan while Ashutosh Sharma continues to be part of the bench.</p>

<p>So far in the IPL 2024, Dhawan has scored 152 runs in five matches and averages 30.2 for the season. However, Atharva Taide did not make the most of his opportunity and was dismissed for 15 off 12 by Avesh Khan in his first over for the side.&nbsp;Avesh was called in as the first change in the bowling unit by Samson which paid dividends for away side.</p>

<p>At the time of writing, PBKS were 29/1 in 4.3 overs with Jonny Bairstow (10) and Prabhsimran Singh (2) in the middle. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“Shikhar picked up a niggle, that's why I'm here. We would have bowled first as well, but we'll now have to put the runs on the board. The balance has been good, we'd have liked to win a few more games, but the middle-order looks good, especially Shashank and Ashutosh. We've got exciting players and plenty of quality. We've Atharva Taide coming in for Shikhar tonight, Livingstone is back as well,” stand-in skipper Curran said at the toss.</p>

<p><strong>Punjab Kings (Playing XI):</strong> Jonny Bairstow, Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada</p>

<p><strong>Punjab Kings Impact Subs:</strong> Rahul Chahar, Ashutosh Sharma, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Nathan Ellis</p>

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It was a strange evening in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Punjab Kings (PBKS) fans as skipper Shikhar Dhawan did not come out for the toss against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday (April 13).

It was a strange evening in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Punjab Kings (PBKS) fans as skipper Shikhar Dhawan did not come out for the toss against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday (April 13). Dhawan, who is one of the star attractions in the side was replaced by England’s T20 World Cup-winning hero and most expensive player on the team roster Sam Curran at the toss. However, there was a major reason why Dhawan was not included in the PBKS side. 𝐒𝐀𝐌SON! ♥️💗#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #JazbaHaiPunjabi #TATAIPL2024 #PBKSvRR pic.twitter.com/1PNsXPnh2r — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 13, 2024 × Reason revealed for Dhawan’s omission According to Cricbuzz, it is reported that Dhawan picked up a niggle in the build-up to the match and was therefore not available for selection. Atharva Taide was roped in as a substitute for Dhawan while Ashutosh Sharma continues to be part of the bench. So far in the IPL 2024, Dhawan has scored 152 runs in five matches and averages 30.2 for the season. However, Atharva Taide did not make the most of his opportunity and was dismissed for 15 off 12 by Avesh Khan in his first over for the side. Avesh was called in as the first change in the bowling unit by Samson which paid dividends for away side. At the time of writing, PBKS were 29/1 in 4.3 overs with Jonny Bairstow (10) and Prabhsimran Singh (2) in the middle. “Shikhar picked up a niggle, that's why I'm here. We would have bowled first as well, but we'll now have to put the runs on the board. The balance has been good, we'd have liked to win a few more games, but the middle-order looks good, especially Shashank and Ashutosh. We've got exciting players and plenty of quality. We've Atharva Taide coming in for Shikhar tonight, Livingstone is back as well,” stand-in skipper Curran said at the toss. Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow, Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada Punjab Kings Impact Subs: Rahul Chahar, Ashutosh Sharma, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Nathan Ellis More to Follow...

IPL 2024: Reason why Shikhar Dhawan is missing in PBKS vs RR match revealed | Know More

<p>Match 23 of the IPL 2024 edition saw&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) edge past Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling clash, at the&nbsp;Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Tuesday (April 9). During the game, Punjab were asked to chase down 183. The home side came very close, courtesy of&nbsp;Shashank Singh's 25-ball 46* and Ashutosh Sharma's 33* (15) but lost by two runs.</p>

<p>During Punjab's run-chase, the onus was on skipper Dhawan to provide a good platform to his remaining batters. While he lost Jonny Bairstow early, for a 3-ball 0, the left-hander also departed for 14 (16). Trying to up the ante in the powerplays, Dhawan was stumped out by Heinrich Klaasen off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's third over.</p>

<p>On the fourth ball of the 5th over, by Bhuvi, Dhawan danced down the track -- with keeper Klaasen standing close to the stumps -- to get him&nbsp;out. Here is the video:</p>

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Relive Heinrich Klaasen's brilliant piece of stumping 😍👐<br />
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<p>Notably, this became the eighth time that Dhawan was&nbsp;stumped out in the IPL --&nbsp;joint-most for any batter, alongside Suresh Raina and&nbsp;Robin Uthappa. After his dismissal, Punjab were tottering at 91-5 and needed 78 off the last 30 balls. However, Shashank -- who won his side a close game versus Gujarat Titans (GT) -- and Ashutosh gave SRH a scare before Pat Cummins &amp; Co. emerged on top by a whisker.</p>

<p>Earlier in the game, SRH were asked to bat first and were soon reduced to 39-3 and 100 for 5 before Nitish Reddy's 64 propelled his side to a competitive 182 for 9. One-time winners Hyderabad eventually prevailed on top to add two vital points to their kitty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH occupy the fifth spot in the points table whereas inconsistent Punjab are a spot below, with two wins and three losses.</p>


Match 23 of the IPL 2024 edition saw Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) edge past Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling clash, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Tuesday (April 9).

Match 23 of the IPL 2024 edition saw Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) edge past Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling clash, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Tuesday (April 9). During the game, Punjab were asked to chase down 183. The home side came very close, courtesy of Shashank Singh's 25-ball 46* and Ashutosh Sharma's 33* (15) but lost by two runs. During Punjab's run-chase, the onus was on skipper Dhawan to provide a good platform to his remaining batters. While he lost Jonny Bairstow early, for a 3-ball 0, the left-hander also departed for 14 (16). Trying to up the ante in the powerplays, Dhawan was stumped out by Heinrich Klaasen off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's third over. On the fourth ball of the 5th over, by Bhuvi, Dhawan danced down the track -- with keeper Klaasen standing close to the stumps -- to get him out. Here is the video: 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘅 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗲𝘀 ⚡️ Relive Heinrich Klaasen's brilliant piece of stumping 😍👐 Watch the match LIVE on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #PBKSvSRH | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/sRCc0zM9df — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2024 × Also read: IPL 2024: 'Brings you in headlines' - Virat Kohli's childhood coach BLASTS RCB star's strike-rate critics Notably, this became the eighth time that Dhawan was stumped out in the IPL -- joint-most for any batter, alongside Suresh Raina and Robin Uthappa. After his dismissal, Punjab were tottering at 91-5 and needed 78 off the last 30 balls. However, Shashank -- who won his side a close game versus Gujarat Titans (GT) -- and Ashutosh gave SRH a scare before Pat Cummins & Co. emerged on top by a whisker. Earlier in the game, SRH were asked to bat first and were soon reduced to 39-3 and 100 for 5 before Nitish Reddy's 64 propelled his side to a competitive 182 for 9. One-time winners Hyderabad eventually prevailed on top to add two vital points to their kitty. SRH occupy the fifth spot in the points table whereas inconsistent Punjab are a spot below, with two wins and three losses.

PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2024: Heinrich Klaasen impresses with quick stumping to dismiss Shikhar Dhawan - Watch

<p>Lucknow Super Giants will host Punjab Kings in their second game of IPL 2024 on Saturday (March 30). Both teams are entering this match having suffered defeats in their previous matches, with LSG losing their opener to Rajasthan Royals while Punjab going down in Bengaluru against RCB in their second tie. With the win and two points in mind, both teams will bring their A-game today. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the LSG vs PBKS match in IPL 2024.</p>

<h2>Match Preview&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Two teams yet to put their hands on the IPL trophy will be up against each other in a rare single match on Saturday. LSG, the hosts, will take a lot of positives from their season opener while trying to avoid making the same mistakes.</p>

<p>Although their top order failed miserably against the moving ball upfront against RR, they will want a turnaround from their star line-up to get things moving in this tournament. Captain KL Rahul will again hog all the limelight, and overseas batters like Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis in the lower order will have their tasks cut out to better their previous inning performance.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, bowling remains their go-to department, with multiple match winners in Naveen-ul-Haq and Ravi Bishnoi.</p>

<p>On the other side, the travelling Punjab Kings have looked more composed and settled in two contested games, pushing their case for a better finish this season. Shikhar Dhawan-led side have shown promise across all departments and will be raring to go to bag their second win this season in Lucknow.</p>

<p>While their batting order consists of some mega stars, three of which are Englishmen – Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone and all-rounder Sam Curran, the fans can expect some exploits from the Indian talent Jitesh Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh.</p>

<p>Harpreet Brar is the bowler to look out for, while the seam duo of Arshdeep and Rabada will hold the keys with the new ball.</p>

<h3>Head-to-Head -</h3>

<p>In three matches played against each other, LSG leads PBKS by 2-1.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Result Prediction -</h3>

<p>While the spirited PBKS side will look out for an upset, LSG will walk into this contest as favourites.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –</strong></p>

<p><strong>LSG -</strong> KL Rahul (c &amp; wk), Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur and Naveen-ul-Haq</p>

<p><strong>PBKS -</strong> Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh</p>


Lucknow Super Giants will host Punjab Kings in their second game of IPL 2024 on Saturday (March 30). Both teams are entering this match having suffered defeats in their previous matches, with LSG losing their opener to Rajasthan Royals while Punjab going down in Bengaluru against RCB in their second tie.

Lucknow Super Giants will host Punjab Kings in their second game of IPL 2024 on Saturday (March 30). Both teams are entering this match having suffered defeats in their previous matches, with LSG losing their opener to Rajasthan Royals while Punjab going down in Bengaluru against RCB in their second tie. With the win and two points in mind, both teams will bring their A-game today. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the LSG vs PBKS match in IPL 2024. Match Preview Two teams yet to put their hands on the IPL trophy will be up against each other in a rare single match on Saturday. LSG, the hosts, will take a lot of positives from their season opener while trying to avoid making the same mistakes. Although their top order failed miserably against the moving ball upfront against RR, they will want a turnaround from their star line-up to get things moving in this tournament. Captain KL Rahul will again hog all the limelight, and overseas batters like Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis in the lower order will have their tasks cut out to better their previous inning performance. ALSO READ: Shaheen Shah Afridi to be stripped of Pakistan's T20I captaincy; Babar Azam offered role Meanwhile, bowling remains their go-to department, with multiple match winners in Naveen-ul-Haq and Ravi Bishnoi. On the other side, the travelling Punjab Kings have looked more composed and settled in two contested games, pushing their case for a better finish this season. Shikhar Dhawan-led side have shown promise across all departments and will be raring to go to bag their second win this season in Lucknow. While their batting order consists of some mega stars, three of which are Englishmen – Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone and all-rounder Sam Curran, the fans can expect some exploits from the Indian talent Jitesh Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh. Harpreet Brar is the bowler to look out for, while the seam duo of Arshdeep and Rabada will hold the keys with the new ball. Head-to-Head - In three matches played against each other, LSG leads PBKS by 2-1. Result Prediction - While the spirited PBKS side will look out for an upset, LSG will walk into this contest as favourites. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – LSG - KL Rahul (c & wk), Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur and Naveen-ul-Haq PBKS - Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh

IPL 2024, Match 11: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings - Match preview and result prediction

<p>Microeconomics has a simple concept of opportunity-cost which applies perfectly to the current state of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 ahead of their Saturday’s encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.</p>

<p>The concept means the cost of giving up something to get something else. You cannot have all things ‘best’ at once and hence need to decide which one to focus on first.</p>

<p>In IPL, tactics and strategy have become the opportunity cost for LSG and PBKS in their attempt to gather consistent runs from captains KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan.</p>

<p>KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan were among the top-10 highest run-scorers in every IPL season between 2018 and 2023. As the second and fourth-highest run-scorers overall in this period (more than the likes of Virat Kohli), they were your sure-shot candidates for Orange Caps, your run-machines at the top of the order, certain to give starts in every second game.</p>

<p>The first time they both fell off the top 10 was in IPL 2023 - when they were captains of the respective teams at the same time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For starters, Rahul’s numbers have fallen since he took up captaincy in the IPL in 2020. Till 2019, he had an overall strike rate of 137.79, which, instead of going up in his prime years, has come down to 134.38. In IPL 2018 and 2019, Rahul’s strike rate in powerplay overs was around 141, which plummeted to just over 109 in 2022 and 2023.</p>

<p>He has shown an aversion to shift to the middle-order, which has meant that LSG’s new signing Devdutt Padikkal, who is best suited to opening as well, has to bat at number three.</p>

<p>Moreover, Rahul’s slow strike rate at the top deprives deliveries to the team’s middle-order stars Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis. Even when Rahul stays till late and scores quicker in the middle overs to cover up some ground, as happened against the Rajasthan Royals, it doesn’t leave the finisher with enough deliveries to have an impact.</p>

<p>For Dhawan, the discourse is the opposite. He has gotten better with the bat since taking up the captaincy, despite being on the wrong side of the 30s and out of the national team’s plans.</p>

<p>However, he has faced criticism over his captaincy and strategies. There was some pressure on him in IPL 2023 but he looked much better against Delhi Capitals at home. However, once again, the placements of his deep fielders were questionable against RCB at the Chinnaswamy. His utilisation of a good bowling attack hasn’t sat well with many either.</p>

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<p>A ground where leg-spinners have managed to find success over the years, he gave Rahul Chahar just one over despite PBKS being desperate for a wicket. Sam Curran, an excellent death-overs operator for grippy tracks — has just bowled four overs so far in two games.</p>

<p>By betting on Rahul and Dhawan’s batting returns, LSG and PBKS have lost good powerplay starts and tactical acumen respectively. Now, it’s on the two opening batters to find some form and repay the trust shown in them, or else the opportunity cost might just be too high for the franchises to let the status quo continue any longer.</p>


Microeconomics has a simple concept of opportunity-cost which applies perfectly to the current state of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 ahead of their Saturday’s encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Microeconomics has a simple concept of opportunity-cost which applies perfectly to the current state of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 ahead of their Saturday’s encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The concept means the cost of giving up something to get something else. You cannot have all things ‘best’ at once and hence need to decide which one to focus on first. In IPL, tactics and strategy have become the opportunity cost for LSG and PBKS in their attempt to gather consistent runs from captains KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan. KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan were among the top-10 highest run-scorers in every IPL season between 2018 and 2023. As the second and fourth-highest run-scorers overall in this period (more than the likes of Virat Kohli), they were your sure-shot candidates for Orange Caps, your run-machines at the top of the order, certain to give starts in every second game. The first time they both fell off the top 10 was in IPL 2023 - when they were captains of the respective teams at the same time. For starters, Rahul’s numbers have fallen since he took up captaincy in the IPL in 2020. Till 2019, he had an overall strike rate of 137.79, which, instead of going up in his prime years, has come down to 134.38. In IPL 2018 and 2019, Rahul’s strike rate in powerplay overs was around 141, which plummeted to just over 109 in 2022 and 2023. He has shown an aversion to shift to the middle-order, which has meant that LSG’s new signing Devdutt Padikkal, who is best suited to opening as well, has to bat at number three. Moreover, Rahul’s slow strike rate at the top deprives deliveries to the team’s middle-order stars Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis. Even when Rahul stays till late and scores quicker in the middle overs to cover up some ground, as happened against the Rajasthan Royals, it doesn’t leave the finisher with enough deliveries to have an impact. For Dhawan, the discourse is the opposite. He has gotten better with the bat since taking up the captaincy, despite being on the wrong side of the 30s and out of the national team’s plans. However, he has faced criticism over his captaincy and strategies. There was some pressure on him in IPL 2023 but he looked much better against Delhi Capitals at home. However, once again, the placements of his deep fielders were questionable against RCB at the Chinnaswamy. His utilisation of a good bowling attack hasn’t sat well with many either. ALSO READ | Bundesliga: Harry Kane, Coman declared fit for Dortmund clash but Neuer misses out A ground where leg-spinners have managed to find success over the years, he gave Rahul Chahar just one over despite PBKS being desperate for a wicket. Sam Curran, an excellent death-overs operator for grippy tracks — has just bowled four overs so far in two games. By betting on Rahul and Dhawan’s batting returns, LSG and PBKS have lost good powerplay starts and tactical acumen respectively. Now, it’s on the two opening batters to find some form and repay the trust shown in them, or else the opportunity cost might just be too high for the franchises to let the status quo continue any longer.

IPL 2024: Focus on KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan as LSG vs PBKS takes spotlight in Lucknow

<p><strong>PBKS 2024 Full Updated Squad:&nbsp;</strong>Punjab Kings is one of the few franchises yet to put its hand on an IPL trophy. However, with a settled core and some new additions to the squad for IPL 2024, which begins on March 22, PBKS will hope to end their dry run in the tournament and chase the ultimate glory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under Shikhar Dhawan, Punjab’s USP will be their dominant batting order, including some hard-hitting English cricketers like Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran. Although all three are unlikely to play all the scheduled games, their presence will boost PBKS’ confidence against top teams.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Punjab’s bowling attack has several match winners listed, like Kagiso Rabada and India’s pair of Arshdeep Singh and recently bought Harshal Patel. Rahul Chahar will be their first-choice spinner in the playing XI.</p>

<h2>PBKS IPL 2024 Details –</h2>

<p><strong>Home Ground -&nbsp;</strong>Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mohali</p>

<p><strong>Best Performance –</strong> IPL 2014 Finalist</p>

<p><strong>Captain –</strong> Shikhar Dhawan</p>

<h2><strong>PBKS Full Schedule</strong></h2>

<ul>
	<li>Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals – March 23 – Mohali – 3:30 PM IST</li>
	<li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings – March 25 – Bengaluru – 7:30 PM IST</li>
	<li>Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings – Lucknow – March 30 – 7:30 PM IST</li>
	<li>Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings – Ahmedabad – April 4 – 7:30 PM IST&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<h2><strong>PBKS probable playing XI</strong></h2>

<p>Shikhar Dhawan (c), Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh</p>

<h2><strong>PBKS players bought at IPL 2024 auction</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Harshal Patel (INR 11.75 crore), Chris Woakes (INR 4.20 crore), Ashutosh Sharma (INR 20 lakh), Vishwanath Pratap Singh (INR 20 lakh), Shashank Singh (INR 20 lakh), Tanay Thyagarajann (INR 20 lakh), Prince Choudhary (INR 20 lakh) and Rilee Rossouw (INR 8 crore)</p>

<h2><strong>PBKS Squad for IPL 2024</strong></h2>

<p>Shikhar Dhawan (c), Harpreet Bhatia, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Harshal Patel, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Vidhwath Kaverappa and Prince Choudhary</p>


PBKS 2024 Full Updated Squad: Punjab Kings is one of the few franchises yet to put its hand on an IPL trophy. However, with a settled core and some new additions to the squad for IPL 2024, which begins on March 22, PBKS will hope to end their dry run in the tournament and chase the ultimate glory.

PBKS 2024 Full Updated Squad: Punjab Kings is one of the few franchises yet to put its hand on an IPL trophy. However, with a settled core and some new additions to the squad for IPL 2024, which begins on March 22, PBKS will hope to end their dry run in the tournament and chase the ultimate glory. Under Shikhar Dhawan, Punjab’s USP will be their dominant batting order, including some hard-hitting English cricketers like Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran. Although all three are unlikely to play all the scheduled games, their presence will boost PBKS’ confidence against top teams. ALSO READ: SRH Updated Squad: IPL 2024, SunRisers Hyderabad probable playing XI, replacement, captain, schedule Meanwhile, Punjab’s bowling attack has several match winners listed, like Kagiso Rabada and India’s pair of Arshdeep Singh and recently bought Harshal Patel. Rahul Chahar will be their first-choice spinner in the playing XI. PBKS IPL 2024 Details – Home Ground - Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mohali Best Performance – IPL 2014 Finalist Captain – Shikhar Dhawan PBKS Full Schedule Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals – March 23 – Mohali – 3:30 PM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings – March 25 – Bengaluru – 7:30 PM IST Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings – Lucknow – March 30 – 7:30 PM IST Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings – Ahmedabad – April 4 – 7:30 PM IST PBKS probable playing XI Shikhar Dhawan (c), Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh PBKS players bought at IPL 2024 auction Harshal Patel (INR 11.75 crore), Chris Woakes (INR 4.20 crore), Ashutosh Sharma (INR 20 lakh), Vishwanath Pratap Singh (INR 20 lakh), Shashank Singh (INR 20 lakh), Tanay Thyagarajann (INR 20 lakh), Prince Choudhary (INR 20 lakh) and Rilee Rossouw (INR 8 crore) PBKS Squad for IPL 2024 Shikhar Dhawan (c), Harpreet Bhatia, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Harshal Patel, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Vidhwath Kaverappa and Prince Choudhary

PBKS 2024 Full Updated squad: Punjab Kings probable playing XI, replacement, Captain, schedule for IPL 2024

<p>Veteran opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has credited current skipper Rohit Sharma for his performances during his playing days for India. Dhawan has been sidelined from the Indian set up for quite some time now but had a good run with Rohit at the top, adding 5,148 runs in 115 innings at an average of 45 from 2013-2022.</p>

<p>"My collaboration with Rohit &amp; his support at the other end at the top of the order has been instrumental in providing strong starts to the team, setting the foundation for successful chases and big totals. I seriously give credit for a lot of my best performances to Rohit's support," Dhawan said as reported by the news outlet Times of India.</p>

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<p>"Rohit on the other end gives that sense of comfort and assurance. I think our best innings was a 193-run opening stand against Australia in the fourth ODI at Mohali in 2019 &amp; the second best will be against Pakistan in the 2018 Asia Cup in Dubai where we put together a 210-run stand for the first wicket," he further added.</p>

<p>Dhawan had last played an ODI for India in December 2022 against Bangladesh while his last T20I in the Indian jersey came in July 2021 against Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>Once a force to reckon with at the top in the world cricket, at least in ODIs, the left-hand batter has 6,793 runs to his name in 167 matches. He scored these runs at an average of 44 along with 17 hundreds and 39 fifties. In T20Is, Dhawan has 1,759 runs in 68 games at a strike rate of 126.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Tests, Dhawan played for India in just 34 games, scoring 2,315 runs at an average of 40. He also has seven hundreds to his name in the five-day games with a highest score of 190.</p>


Veteran opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has credited current skipper Rohit Sharma for his performances during his playing days for India. Dhawan has been sidelined from the Indian set up for quite some time now but had a good run with Rohit at the top, adding 5,148 runs in 115 innings at an average of 45 from 2013-2022.

Veteran opening batter Shikhar Dhawan has credited current skipper Rohit Sharma for his performances during his playing days for India. Dhawan has been sidelined from the Indian set up for quite some time now but had a good run with Rohit at the top, adding 5,148 runs in 115 innings at an average of 45 from 2013-2022. "My collaboration with Rohit & his support at the other end at the top of the order has been instrumental in providing strong starts to the team, setting the foundation for successful chases and big totals. I seriously give credit for a lot of my best performances to Rohit's support," Dhawan said as reported by the news outlet Times of India. Also Read: How MS Dhoni's 'don't attack' advice changed Shivam Dube's game "Rohit on the other end gives that sense of comfort and assurance. I think our best innings was a 193-run opening stand against Australia in the fourth ODI at Mohali in 2019 & the second best will be against Pakistan in the 2018 Asia Cup in Dubai where we put together a 210-run stand for the first wicket," he further added. Dhawan had last played an ODI for India in December 2022 against Bangladesh while his last T20I in the Indian jersey came in July 2021 against Sri Lanka. Once a force to reckon with at the top in the world cricket, at least in ODIs, the left-hand batter has 6,793 runs to his name in 167 matches. He scored these runs at an average of 44 along with 17 hundreds and 39 fifties. In T20Is, Dhawan has 1,759 runs in 68 games at a strike rate of 126. In Tests, Dhawan played for India in just 34 games, scoring 2,315 runs at an average of 40. He also has seven hundreds to his name in the five-day games with a highest score of 190.

Veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan credits India skipper Rohit Sharma for his ‘best performances’ in ODIs

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