Shikhar Dhawan’s retirement sparks a flood of tributes on social media
Check out what Sachin, Yuvraj, Virat and Rohit had to say about the cricketer
Published 26.08.24, 12:34 PM
Image courtesy: @rohitsharma45/Instagram and @royalchallengers.bengaluru/Instagram
As Shikhar Dhawan announced his
retirement from all forms of
cricket, fans worldwide took a moment to reminisce about Gabbar's best moments
in India’s blue jersey. Many of his former teammates joined in, sharing their
memories as well.
Rohit Sharma, his favourite batting partner, shared several
pictures of arguably India’s greatest opening pair on Instagram, along with a
heartfelt note: “From sharing rooms to sharing lifetime memories on the field.
You always made my job easier from the other end. THE ULTIMATE JATT.”
Even his Delhi teammate
and former Indian Captain, Virat Kohli took to X to share a message for Dhawan, saying,
“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!”
Even those who spent
less time on the pitch with him, like Sachin
Tendulkar, shared their thoughts
on Instagram. Although the two never got to bat together, they represented
India on a few occasions. The Master Blaster wrote: “The cricket field will
surely miss your flamboyance.” Another Punjabi southpaw, Yuvraj Singh’s post on Instagram read: “Your fearless knocks,
especially in your favourite ICC tournaments and match-winning performances
across all formats have made you the real “gabbar” that the oppositions
feared!”
While these are just
some of the posts from his teammates, many others took to social media to
celebrate one of the most selfless servants of Indian cricket. You will be
missed on the field, Shikhar, with love from your teammates and fans.
—Debrup Chaudhuri
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