Shikhar Dhawan Retires: 6 Top Knocks Of Gabbar In International Cricket
Shikhar Dhawan, fondly known as "Gabbar," has officially announced his retirement from international cricket, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and match-winning knocks. Over his illustrious career, Dhawan became known for his fearless batting and ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure matches. Here are six of Dhawan’s most iconic innings that cricket fans will never forget:
187 vs Australia, 2013 (Test debut, Mohali)
137 vs South Africa, 2015 (ICC World Cup, Melbourne)
114 vs South Africa, 2013 (ICC Champions Trophy)
190 vs Sri Lanka, 2017 (Test, Galle)
117 vs Australia, 2019 (World Cup, The Oval)
98 vs New Zealand, Wellington 2014
In the 2014 Wellington Test against New Zealand, Shikhar Dhawan played a crucial innings of 98, narrowly missing a century by two runs. After New Zealand were bowled out for 192, India faced a similar collapse at 24/3. Dhawan steadied the innings with his aggressive batting, scoring at a strike rate of 77, hitting 14 fours and a six. His 62 runs in boundaries set the foundation for Ajinkya Rahane's elegant century and MS Dhoni's counter-attacking fifty.