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Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who recently retired from domestic and international cricket, has joined the Legends League Cricket (LLC). The left-handed batter will participate in the upcoming LLC season, starting in September.
Dhawan, who debuted internationally in 2010, played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 67 T20Is for India, amassing nearly 11,000 runs across all formats. In 334 T20s, he scored 9,797 runs with an average of 32.98 and a strike rate of 125.34.
“Taking on this new chapter with Legends League Cricket feels like the ideal progression after my retirement. 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,” Dhawan said on joining the LLC.
“I’m eager to regroup with my cricketing friends and continue to entertain my fans as we create new memories together,”
Co-founder of LLC Raman Raheja added: “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 second innings for the legendary cricketers”.
There was previously confusion about whether Dhawan had retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, this development confirms that the left-hander has retired from all professional cricket, including the IPL.
