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Shikhar Dhawan To Play In Legends League Cricket Days After His Retirement

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On Saturday, August 24, Shikhar Dhawan shook the world after he announced his retirement from all formats of the game. The former India opener took to his social media platforms to update fans about his decision. 

In the latest events, the southpaw has announced that he would play in the upcoming season of Legends League Cricket (LLC). 

"My body is still conditioned for the demands of the game, and while I'm at ease with my decision, cricket is an inseparable part of who I am, it will never go out of me. I am eager to regroup with my cricketing friends and continue to entertain my fans as we create new memories together," said Dhawan in a statement.

Having announced his retirement on Saturday, the 38-year-old southpaw can now compete in T20 leagues outside the IPL.

Dhawan represented India in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20s, aggregating 12,286 international runs.

Raman Raheja, Co-founder of Legends League Cricket, welcomed Dhawan to the league, stating,

 "We are thrilled to have Shikhar Dhawan join us. His experience and flair will undoubtedly enhance the competition and entertain fans. We look forward to seeing him in action alongside other cricket legends. This will further enhance our position as the 2nd innings for legendary Cricketers."

When Will Legends League Cricket Commence?

The Legends League Cricket will commence in September but the dates are not out yet. The LLC features the likes of Hasim Amla and Martin Guptill. The inputs for this article has been provided by PTI.