Will Shikhar Dhawan Play in IPL 2025 After Announcing Retirement?
Will Shikhar Dhawan Play in IPL 2025, After Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on August 24, there were questions about his participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League, casting doubt on his future in the league.
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Speaking about Shikhar’s participation in IPL 2025 there is a chance that Shikhar Dhawan may also take part in the upcoming season, much like Dhoni did after retiring from international and domestic cricket, by continuing to participate in the IPL for a few more seasons.
However, in the last season, Shikhar Dhawan led the Punjab Kings but had to withdraw from the tournament because of an injury after featuring in a few matches. As a result, Sam Curran stepped in to assume the captaincy of the Punjab Kings.
During the interview, Shikhar Dhawan said – “Unfortunately, I got injured this IPL season and could not play for Punjab except for 4-5 matches. It takes time to recover. I am still healing. I have not recovered 100 percent yet,”
With the IPL mega auction approaching, franchises face the difficulty of limited player retention options. Punjab might consider retaining Shikhar Dhawan, especially after his full recovery from injury. If he stays with the team, there is a possibility of him being named the captain. However, if Punjab chooses not to retain him, he could potentially become part of another franchise as well.
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Shikhar Dhawan IPL Stats
Shikhar Dhawan marked his entry into the Indian Premier League in 2008. Throughout his IPL journey, he showcased his talent while representing various franchises such as Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Punjab. Known for his exceptional batting skills, Dhawan has accumulated a total of 6769 runs in 222 matches, boasting an impressive batting average of 35.26. His remarkable performance includes 2 centuries and 51 half-centuries, with his highest IPL score standing at an unbeaten 106.
