Shikhar Dhawan Announces His Next Move After Retirement: 'My body is still conditioned for cricket'

Shikhar Dhawan, who earlier in the week, sent Indian cricket fans into an emotional tailspin by announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket has come out with a delightful update for his fans. The left-hander is set to grace the field again soon, not in the Indian outfit, but will return in the franchise cricket. The 38-year-old has made it known that physically he can still withstand the duration of an entire match.

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Shikhar Dhawan to Grace the Cricket Field Again

Having bid adieu to the international and IPL cricket, Shikhar Dhawan is now free to take part in T20 leagues of all kinds. He has decided to initiate the journey after retirement with the Legends League Cricket, that will feature other known names like him, who have ended their stint with their country and in IPL and now opting to appear in comparatively less intense ventures.

Here's what Shikhar Dhawan said about his decision to compete in 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.

The Legends League Cricket will be staged in September. 

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Shikhar Dhawan's Towering Impact

Known for his flamboyant batting, Shikhar Dhawan represented India in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20s, aggregating 12,286 international runs. He was present at the scene for almost two decades and in that span, he garnered some astonishing achievements. To name a few, he holds the record of scoring the fastest Test hundred on debut. He played an instrumental role in India's Champions Trophy 2014 success. He was the highest run-getter for India in the ODI World Cup 2015, and Champions Trophy 2017.  At one time he was the fastest to cross the 1000 and 2000 runs for India in ODIs, and still holds the tag about the 3000 run mark, which he completed in 72 innings. Dhawan's impact on the game will remain unerased, and his legacy will live on forever.