Shikhar Dhawan retirement: Will Shikhar play in IPL despite announcing retirement?

Earlier this morning, Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan anunced his retirement from cricket. Commonly nicknamed ‘Gabbar’ and ‘Mr. ICC’, Dhawan released a video on social media platforms anuncing his decision. One of highest run scorers for India, Dhawan anunced he was leaving behind International and Domestic Cricket. Dhawan me a name for himself by constantly delivering at ICC events and due to his aggressive batting. 

In his video mess anuncing his retirement, Shikhar Dhawan said, "It's important to turn p to move forward in life and that's why I am anuncing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. I am leaving with peace in my heart that I played so long for India. I've told myself don't feel s that you won't play for India anymore, but feel happy that you played for country." 

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Shikhar Dhawan last played for India in 2022 against Banglesh. 

Will Dhawan Play IPL Next Year 

As Shikhar Dhawan anunced his retirement several keywords such as ‘retiring from all forms of game’, ‘retiring from cricket in all forms’ and ‘retiring from Indian team and IPL’ were missing. This has led to huge nationwide speculation on wher Gabbar will feature in next season of IPL in 2025. 

Shikhar Dhawan has played for various franchises in his time playing IPL. se include- Sunrisers Hyderab, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers and Punjab Kings. Dhawan has an impressive record in IPL and is second highest run scorer in tournament only behind Virat Kohli. 

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Since Shikhar Dhawan did t talk about his IPL career in his retirement video, fans are wondering wher batter will play in IPL or t. To furr d confusion to his saga, re were also visuals of Sunrisers Hyderab and Punjab Kings in retirement video. 

Although, Shikhar categorically did t state that he will t play in IPL but references to his IPL career indicate that he will t play in IPL next year. He also said he is retiring from domestic cricket, that is ar indication. re were rumours also that PBKS is t keen to retain him in IPL auctions. So all in all, it looks like Dhawan is retiring from IPL also. (This is an assumption from video, Shikhar has categorically t stated it till w. 

Drawing Comparisons To Or Indian Players 

re have been several instances where cricketers have anunced ir retirement but continued to play in various domestic and franchise leagues. Dinesh Karthik is a prime example of this as he h anunced he was moving away from competitive cricket but is w going to be playing in SA20 league next year. 

Robin Uthappa h also anunced his retirement from all forms of game but n played T10 league in Abu Dhabi. re is also case of Suresh Raina who anunced his retirement and n never played again in any league or domestic team. 

All se arguments le to speculations that re is a chance that ‘Mr. ICC’ might pick up his bat and don his gloves and play in IPL but thing can be confirmed until Shikhar Dhawan confirms it himself.