Shikhar Dhawan Joins Legends League Cricket After International Retirement

Shikhar Dhawan, Gabbar of the Indian Cricket team, will compete in the T20 Leagues outside the Indian Premier League (IPL). After taking retirement from international & domestic cricket in all formats, Dhawan is now eligible to play in T20 competitions outside the IPL. He is reportedly joining an LLC (Legends League Cricket).

Read the given news article and learn about the legendary cricketer’s journey in Cricket World. 

Shikhar Dhawan: Will Join LLC After Taking International Retirement 2024

Shikhar Dhawan, former Indian opener, joined the LLC (Legends League Cricket) on Monday after retiring from domestic and international cricket in all formats. He has announced his retirement on 24th August (Saturday) and this 38-year-old left-handed batsman will now compete in T20 leagues other than IPL (Indian Premier League). 

He said:

"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." 

What is Legends League Cricket?

LLC (Legends League Cricket) is dedicated to cricket fans and is a leading way to offer a stage to retired cricket players in which they can show their cricket abilities while engaging with the fans. It gives a thrilling experience of Cricket to them. In 2024, the Legends League Cricket (LLC) will begin in the September month. 

Shikhar Dhawan Retirement 2024

Shikhar Dhawan, who started his career in 2010 for the Indian national Cricket team, announced his retirement from all domestic and international cricket formats on the 24th of August (Saturday). He posted on X (formerly known as Twitter):

“As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind!,” 

He further added:

“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. As I bid goodbye to my cricket journey, I have peace in my heart that I played for so long.”

He finalized in the video:

“I always had one goal in mind which was to play for India, and I achieved it thanks to a lot of people. First of all, my family, my childhood coaches Tarak Sinha and Madan Sharma, under their guidance, I learnt cricket.”

In the end, he mentioned:

“Then my entire team with whom I played for years, got another family, fame, and everyone’s love and support. I just say this to myself that don’t be sad that you won’t play for your country again but always be happy that you played for your country. And it’s the biggest achievement for me that I played.”

When Will Dhawan Join Legends League Cricket (LLC) in 2024?

In 2024, The LLC (Legends League Cricket) is scheduled in September Month. Many retired cricket legends will compete in the thrilling matches of this league. Shikhar Dhawan will also participate in this year’s league in September. His fans are eagerly waiting to see their favorite player performing on the field after taking retirement from all international and domestic formats of cricket. 

If Shikhar Dhawan is retired from all formats, How Can He Play in LLC a T20 Tournament?

Dhawan is all set to join the Legends League Cricket 2024 in September after taking retirement on 24th August 2024 from all cricket formats. The LLC tournament is played by retired cricketers, thus he is allowed to play the matches of this league this year. He will also play in the IPL (Indian Premier League) tournament.

Shikhar Dhawan Stats After Retirement 2024

Shikhar Dhawan has served the Indian national cricket team for more than a decade. His Career graph is inspirational for many. Shikhar Dhawan represented India in 167 ODIs, 68 T20Is, and 34 Test matches in which he scored a total of 6793, 1759, and 2315 runs, respectively.

Conclusion

The blog covers the details of Shikhar Dhawan’s joining the LLC (Legends League Cricket) after taking retirement from all domestic and Cricket formats. He will play in this league for the retired players in September this year. 

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