Shikhar Dhawan to resume cricket action days after announcing his retirement from all forms of the game

Veteran cricketer Shikhar Dhawan made Indian cricket fans recall the good old days on Saturday (August 24) by announcing his retirement from international and domestic cricket. Dhawan led the Indian top order for almost a decade and established himself as one of the most reliable batters in major tournaments. 

While announcing his decision, Dhawan noted that cricket is an “inseparable part” of him and that his body is still “conditioned for the demands of the game”. The 38-year-old can now compete in T20 leagues outside the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

"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. 

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Dhawan set to feature in Legends League 

Meanwhile, in the latest developments, the former Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper has been confirmed to feature in the upcoming edition of Legends League Cricket (LLC). Raman Raheja, co-founder of Legends League Cricket, welcomed the left-hander to the league in a statement. 

"We are thrilled to have Shikhar Dhawan join us. His experience and flair will undoubtedly enhance the competition and entertain fans. We look forward to seeing him in action alongside other cricket legends. This will further enhance our position as the 2nd innings for legendary Cricketers,” Raheja said. 

The third season of the LLC is slated to commence in September, but the dates are not finalised yet. It was earlier reported that the tournament featuring retired superstars will be held from September 11 to October 5 in India and Qatar. 

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Dhawan represented the Men in Blue in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20s, aggregating 12,286 runs across formats. Known as Mr. ICC, the Delhi cricketer was the Player of the Series in the 2013 Champions Trophy, in which India won their fourth major title.