Rishi Dhawan, an Indian all-rounder, has declared his intention to retire from limited-overs cricket. After Himachal Pradesh was eliminated from the Vijay Hazare Trophy group stages, the 34-year-old cricket player made this announcement. The veteran has stated that he is available for Himachal Pradesh in the current Ranji Trophy season, despite his decision to retire from limited-overs forms.
In 2016, Dhawan played four international matches for India, including three One-Day Internationals and one Twenty20 International. He made a substantial contribution to domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite his brief international career. Although he was not sold in the most recent 2025 season auctions, Dhawan played for the Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders, respectively, in the lucrative competition.
“I would like to declare my departure from Indian cricket (limited over), even though I have no regrets. For the past 20 years, this sport has shaped my life. I shall always cherish the incalculable joy and innumerable memories this game has brought me. In a social media post, Dhawan expressed his thanks to the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA), the Punjab Kings, the Mumbai Indians, and the Kolkata Knight Riders for the opportunity they have provided him.
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The privilege has been incalculable: Rishi Dhawan
He took 186 wickets at an average of 29.74 and amassed 2906 runs at an average of 38.23, including a century, in 134 List A games. In 135 Twenty20 matches, he took 118 wickets at an average of 26.44 and an economy rate of 7.60, while scoring 1740 runs at a strike rate of 125.33.
A highlight of his career occurred at the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2021–2022. In addition to being the first player to rank among the top five run scorers and wicket-takers in the same season, Dhawan made history by leading Himachal Pradesh to their first domestic championship. He contributed significantly to Himachal’s first-ever domestic championship with his total of 458 runs and 17 wickets in eight games.
“From modest beginnings to representing my country on the biggest stages, it has been an unfathomable honour. My love for cricket has been the reason I get out of bed in the morning. He continued, “I want to express my gratitude to all of my coaches, mentors, teammates, and support personnel for their invaluable efforts in helping me become the person I am today.
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