India’s Star Fast-Bowling All-Rounder Shocks Fans with Retirement from White-Ball Cricket
Rishi Dhawan, the Himachal Pradesh all-rounder, has announced his retirement from white-ball cricket as of January 5, 2025. He debuted internationally in 2016 and represented India in three ODIs and one T20I. Domestically, he excelled in List-A and T20 cricket, accumulating 839 runs, 38 wickets, and 1,740 runs with 118 wickets. Dhawan bid farewell after a strong showing in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
India’s former fast-bowling all-rounder Rishi Dhawan has announced his retirement from white-ball cricket, marking the end of his career in the shorter formats. Dhawan, who made his international debut in 2016 under MS Dhoni, played three ODIs and one T20I for India. However, it was in domestic cricket where he truly made an impact, amassing 839 runs and taking 38 wickets in List-A cricket, along with 1,740 runs and 118 wickets in T20s. In the IPL, Dhawan represented teams like Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders, contributing 210 runs and claiming 25 wickets. He said:
It’s with a heavy heart, even though I have no regrets, that I’d like to announce my retirement from Indian cricket (Limited over). It’s a sport that has defined my life for the past 20 years. This game has given me immeasurable joy and countless memories that would always stay very close to my heart.
Dhawan made the announcement after Himachal Pradesh’s exit from the group phase of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. Reflecting on his decision, he shared an emotional message on social media, expressing no regrets and emphasizing the joy and memories cricket had brought into his life. His recent performances in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy included an unbeaten 82 off 72 balls against Sikkim and a solid 45 not out with two wickets against Andhra, marking a fitting end to his white-ball career.
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