Yuvraj Singh invites Shikhar Dhawan to play Legends League Cricket
What's the story
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has extended an invitation to recently retired Shikhar Dhawan, to play the Legends League Cricket. This invitation was part of a heartfelt message shared by Yuvraj on social media, in response to Dhawan's retirement announcement on August 24. The two players had previously been teammates at Sunrisers Hyderabad during the 2016 and 2017 IPL seasons.
Career highlights
Yuvraj's tribute to Dhawan's illustrious career
In his social media post, Yuvraj praised Dhawan for his exceptional career and lively presence in the dressing room. He highlighted Dhawan's fearless performances in ICC tournaments and across all formats, which earned him the nickname "Gabbar." Yuvraj also noted that these achievements are rare feats that Dhawan should be proud of.
Twitter Post
Here is the post!
Congrats on a fantastic career, Jatt Ji!
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 24, 2024
Pleasure to have shared the dressing room with someone as lively as you! You’ve always made the most of every chance, giving more than 100% on and off the field.
Your fearless knocks, especially in your favourite ICC tournaments and… pic.twitter.com/2tliBGizwk
Journey ahead
Dhawan's cricketing journey and future prospects
Dhawan began his professional cricket career in the 2004 U19 World Cup, and made his debut for Delhi later that year. His ODI debut for Team India came six years later, with his last appearance in 2022. Despite retiring from international cricket, Dhawan has hinted at continuing in league cricket, particularly the IPL. It remains to be seen if he will accept Yuvraj's invitation to join the Legends League.
Record achievements
Dhawan's impressive records and memorable moments
Dhawan has an impressive record with 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is under his belt. He was India's top batsman in the 2013 (363 runs) and 2017 (338 runs) Champions Trophy, and scored the most runs for India in the 2015 World Cup (412 runs). His Test career also includes a memorable debut on March 16, 2013, where he registered the fastest hundred by a player on debut off just 85 balls.