Shikhar Dhawan's Top 3 memorable innings in International cricket

Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Saturday (August 24). The left-hander last played for India in the 2022 ODI series before losing his place to Shubman Gill. He has been absent from Team India's plans in recent times and his retirement does not come as a surprise to fans.

Known as Mr. ICC, Dhawan has been a consistent performer for the national team, especially in major tournaments. The 38-year-old has represented the Men in Blue in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is, scoring 2315, 6793 and 1759 runs respectively. Notably, he was the Player of the Series in the 2013 Champions Trophy, in which India won their fourth ICC title. Dhawan is also the highest run-scorer for India in the 2017 Champions Trophy and 2015 ODI World Cup. 

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Here are Shikhar Dhawan’s top 3 knocks in international cricket 

3. 187(174) vs Australia, Mohali, 2013, Test

Shikhar Dhawan played a match-winning knock in the first innings of the third Test against Australia in 2013. Batting first, Australia posted 408 on the back of half-centuries from Ed Cowan, David Warner, Steve Smith and Mithcell Starc. In reply, India amassed 499, courtesy of Murali Vijay and Dhawan’s century. 

The visitors were bundled out for 223 in the second innings and could set a target of just 133 runs. India crossed the finish line for the loss of four wickets. Dhawan was adjudged Player of the Match for his scintillating 187 off 174 balls. 

2. 114(94) vs South Africa, The Oval, 2013, Champions Trophy

Dhawan was a beast in the 2013 Champions Trophy. One of his best knocks in the tournament came in the first match against South Africa. The southpaw slammed 114 off 94 deliveries to help India post 331/7 after batting first. The Proteas batters fought hard but eventually fell short of 26 runs. 

1. 137(146) vs South Africa, Melbourne, 2015, ODI World Cup

Dhawan’s blistering knock helped India clinch a massive victory against South Africa in the 2015 World Cup group stage encounter. Riding on his 137 off 146 deliveries, India amassed 307/7 in 50 overs. A collective effort by the Indian bowlers bundled out the Proteas to 177, giving them a 130-run victory. Dhawan was adjudged Player of the Match. 

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