“Feels good to be back!” - Shikhar Dhawan trains hard in the nets ahead of the Legends League Cricket
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan took to Instagram on Monday, September 16, to share a video of himself practicing in the nets. The southpaw has been gearing up for his debut in the Legends League Cricket, which starts on September 20.
This will mark Dhawan's first appearance in competitive cricket since retiring from international and domestic action last month. He was last seen on the cricket field during the 2024 Indian Premier League season, where he played for the Punjab Kings. However, Dhawan's season was cut short due to a shoulder injury, which caused him to miss most of the latter part of the tournament.
On Monday, the 38-year-old posted a video on Instagram Stories as he prepared for Legends Cricket, with the caption:
"Feels good to be back."
Fans can watch it here.
Dhawan will play for the Gujarat Greats, a team featuring notable players like Chris Gayle, S. Sreesanth, Mohammad Kaif, and Lendl Simmons. Additionally, former Indian players such as Suresh Raina, Dinesh Karthik, and Parthiv Patel, among others, will also be taking part in the league.
Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement through a video message on August 24
On Saturday, August 24, Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket in a video message. The seasoned cricketer conveyed his thanks for the privilege of representing his country and expressed his appreciation to his coaches, family, and teammates. He said:
“It's important to turn the page to move forward in life and that's why I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. I am leaving with peace in my heart that I played so long for India. I've told myself, 'Don't feel sad that you won't play for India anymore, but feel happy that you played for the country.’”
Dhawan participated in 34 Test matches for India, scoring 2,315 runs and notching up seven centuries. He also featured in 167 ODIs, amassing 6,793 runs and 17 centuries. Additionally, the left-hander played 68 T20 Internationals, accumulating 1,759 runs and 11 half-centuries.