New Delhi: Shikhar Dhawan, known as the Gabbar of the Indian team, surprised everyone by withdrawing from the mega auction for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League and announcing his retirement from domestic cricket including international cricket. Even today, whenever there is any ICC tournament, Shikhar Dhawan is definitely discussed. His excellent records make him Mr. ICC. This is the reason why his fans want to see him playing cricket even today. Now that he has retired, he is enjoying league cricket and his personal life.Question on son Zorawar, Shikhar Dhawan becomes emotional
Meanwhile, Shikhar Dhawan, who is working to popularize Major League Baseball in India, and America’s Adam Jones Navbharat Times Online Had a special conversation (video). During this conversation, Shikhar Dhawan answered all the questions. One of them was regarding his son Zorawar. We asked him as a father which sport he would like to see his son join. Will Zorawar grow up and become a cricketer like his father? Shikhar Dhawan became a little emotional on this.
Will Zorawar Dhawan become a cricketer?
After thinking a bit he said – Look, I will not put pressure on him. I want him to do anything with all his heart. May he get whatever he wants. He further said- I became a cricketer, but it is not necessary that he also becomes one. It is not necessary that he becomes a player. Becoming a little emotional further, he adjusts his chair and then says – He is away at the moment. Haven’t met for a long time. Any father becomes emotional when it comes to his son. Let us tell you that Zorawar is in Australia with his mother Ayesha Mukherjee.
Shikhar Dhawan said this about his retirement
On the other hand, Shikhar Dhawan said about his retirement – Fitness declines with time. Now it is not possible to score big hits like before. The body does not cooperate at that level. This is the reason why I took retirement from cricket. I am enjoying my personal life. However, it is not possible to walk away from this game. Let us tell you that Shikhar Dhawan played in the recently concluded retired players league Legends League Cricket. Apart from them, all the greats of the world including Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Chris Gayle, Martin Guptill were part of this league.
Will Shikhar Dhawan be seen doing coaching or commentary in IPL in future?
After retirement from cricket, will you be seen in any other role in IPL? On this, Shikhar Dhawan said – If I get a good offer then definitely, but I do not want to become the full time coach of any team. I want to enjoy this time. This time is special for me. On the question of doing commentary, he said- No, perhaps I will not be able to do commentary right now. Let us tell you that the MLB Hotshots show will come on Star Sports on October 25 at 11 pm.