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Follow UsFormer India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who recently announced his retirement from domestic and international cricket, has signed up for the Legends League Cricket (LLC). The left-handed batter will play in the upcoming season of LLC, which starts in September.
Dhawan, who made his international debut in 2010, went on to play 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 67 T20Is for India, scoring almost 11000 runs across three formats. In 334 T20s, Dhawan has 9797 runs at an average of 32.98 and a strike rate of 125.34.
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“Taking on this new chapter with Legends League Cricket feels like the ideal progression after my retirement. 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,” Dhawan said on joining the LLC.
“I’m eager to regroup with my cricketing friends and continue to entertain my fans as we create new memories together,”
Meanwhile, co-founder of LLC Raman Raheja added: “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 second innings for the legendary cricketers”.
Earlier, there was confusion over whether Dhawan had retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) or not. But this development has confirmed that the left-hander has retired from professional cricket altogether, including the IPL.
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