'I Admire Rohit Sharma...': Shikhar Dhawan Reveals His Love And Bonding With Former Opener

Some old snaps of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan (X.com)

On 24 August, veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan shocked the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from international and domestic cricket. In his emotional and heartfelt retirement message, he expressed gratitude to his family, fans, and coaches for their unwavering support throughout his playing days.

Shikhar Dhawan, often hailed as one of the best ODI players of all time, has left an indelible mark on the cricketing world. His consistency, his ability to allow his partner to play their own game, and his impressive performances in multi-national tournaments stand as a testament to his greatness.

Dhawan, who is affectionately regarded as 'Gabbar', recently opened up on his bond with his former teammate and opener, Rohit Sharma and said:

"I admire Rohit Sharma's bonding with all players. The way he brings all the players together & takes forward together with great bonding is amazing."

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Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma as openers

Interestingly, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have had a long-standing relationship. The two have known each other since they were under 19 and share a great camaraderie. 

The duo hold the record for the fourth most successful opening pair with 5148 runs from the 115 games they have opened the inning for India in 115 games.

Shikhar Dhawan to play LLC next

Since his retirement announcement, Dhawan has not let his fans down. He has revealed his plans to continue his cricketing journey in the upcoming third edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC). This time, he will be seen opening alongside the legendary Chris Gayle for the Gujarat team, promising an exciting chapter in his career. 

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