India and former Mumbai Indians all-rounder announces retirement from limited-overs cricket

Himachal Pradesh all-rounder Rishi Dhawan announced his retirement from Indian limited-overs cricket on Sunday, January 5. The 34-year-old cricketer represented Team India in three ODIs and one T20I, all of which came in 2016. He picked up two wickets in total for the Men in Blue.

Dhawan has retired from limited-overs cricket, meaning he will continue representing Himachal Pradesh in first-class cricket. He has had an eventful Ranji Trophy campaign, scoring 397 runs at an average of 79.40 in five games. The right-arm pacer has also picked up 11 wickets at an average of 28.45.

Himachal are currently second in the Group B standings and in the running for a quarterfinal berth. They have won three, lost two and currently trail top-placed Vidarbha by seven points.

"It's with a heavy heart, even though I have no regrets, that I'd like to announce my retirement from Indian cricket (Limited over). It's a sport that has defined my life for the past 20 years. This game has given me immeasurable joy and countless memories that would always stay very close to my heart," Dhawan wrote on Instagram.

"I want to take a moment to show my gratitude towards the opportunities that were given to me by Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA), Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders," he continued.

"From humble beginnings to representing my nation on the grandest stages, it has been a privilege beyond measure. Cricket has been my passion, and my reason for waking up every morning. I would like to thank all of my coaches, mentors, teammates, and support staff for the valuable contributions you have made to shaping me into the person I am today," Dhawan concluded.

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Rishi Dhawan's number in Indian domestic cricket and IPL

The Mandi-born cricketer boasts significant numbers in domestic cricket. He has scored 2906 runs in 134 List A matches at an average of 38.23, including a hundred and 15 fifties. Dhawan also 186 wickets in List A cricket, including best figures of 6/17.

The all-rounder has amassed 1740 runs at an average of 30 and has picked up 138 wickets in 135 T20s.

Rishi Dhawan has represented two teams in the Indian Premier League - Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab (now known as Punjab Kings). He has scored 210 runs in 24 innings and picked up 25 wickets in the IPL.