NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan recently shared personal experiences from his early cricket journey. During his interaction with children from underprivileged backgrounds, Dhawan opened up about his initial hardships in the sport.
“I started playing at a young age for a club, practiced for a year, and got to play a tournament after a year. For a year I used to perform various chores, like rolling the pitch, bringing tea for the coaches, and enduring long hours under the sun, all in the hopes of getting just 10 minutes to bat at the end of the day,” Dhawan said in a video.

Beginning his international journey in 2010, Dhawan established himself as a crucial player in the Indian cricket team, recognised for his aggressive batting style and engaging personality both on and off the cricket field.

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His contributions were significant in securing numerous victories for India across different formats.
Throughout his 13-year international stint, Dhawan accumulated impressive statistics: 2315 runs in 34 Tests, 6793 runs in 167 ODIs, and 1579 runs in 68 T20Is.

His domestic career in the Indian Premier League saw him represent Delhi Capitals (earlier Delhi Daredevils), Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, and Punjab Kings, where he amassed 6769 runs in 222 matches, including two centuries and 51 half-centuries.
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Dhawan concluded his distinguished international cricket career in August 2024, announcing his retirement from all formats of the game.