[Watch] "Ve marjaaniyan" - Shikhar Dhawan shows off his dance moves before jumping into the sea in Italy

Veteran Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan is making the most of his time away from the game. The star cricketer recently unwinded by heading for a vacation in Itay.

Taking to his official Instagram handle on Saturday, July 27, Dhawan shared a video of him dancing to the song 'Ve Marjaaniyan' on a boat. The 38-year-old then proceeded to dive into the sea for a swim.

He captioned the post:

"Ve marjaaniyan."

Shikhar Dhawan has been showcasing his fun side on social media and his Instagram reels have been a big hit among the masses. On the cricketing front, he was last seen in action during the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The southpaw started the campaign as the captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS). He scored 152 runs across five matches at an average of 30.40 before being sidelined due to a shoulder injury.

The Punjab-based side had a lackluster season, finishing in the penultimate position on the points table. PBKS managed to win just five of their 14 league matches.

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"You only have a certain age till you can play" - Shikhar Dhawan on his retirement plans

During an interview with news agency ANI earlier this year, Shikhar Dhawan opened up on his retirement plans. He spoke about how a player can only prolong his till a certain age.

Dhawan admitted that his career was going through a transitional phase where he might have to hang up his boots in the coming years. He said:

"I am also going through a transition 'Jahan Meri Cricket Vishram Pe Aayegi' (Where my cricket will arrive at a resting phase) and a new chapter in my life will start. You only have a certain age till you can play. It could be one year more, two years more, or xyz for me."

Shikhar Dhawan last played for Team India in December 2022. He scored just 18 runs in the Men in Blue's three-match ODI series against Bangladesh and was dropped from the side, with the selectors preferring young openers like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill.