On Saturday veteran India batter Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. Post declaring his announcement, he shared a special message for his son Zoravar. The former India cricketer wants his son to remember him as a good human being. Dhawan wanted Zoravar to know about his cricketing journey and his retirement. Dhawan’s son Zoravar lives with his ex wife Ayesha Mukherjee and has not been able to contact him ever since the couple got divorced.
"Zoravar is 11 now. I hope he gets to know about my retirement and all about my cricket journey," Dhawan told The Hindustan Times. He further added, "But more than as a cricketer, I would like for Zoravar to remember me as a good human being."
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Earlier, Shikhar took to his Instagram handle to announce his retirement where he thanked all his fans for constantly supporting him.
"It's important to turn the page to move forward in life and that's why I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket," Dhawan said in a video message. "I am leaving with peace in my heart that I played for so long for India. I tell myself not to feel sad that you will not play for India anymore, but to feel happy that you played for your country."
The Delhi-based batter has been one of the most consistent performers at 50-over ICC events. He was India's leading scorer at the 2013 Champions Trophy (363 runs), 2015 World Cup (412 runs), and 2017 Champions Trophy (338 runs). He also smashed a brilliant century against Australia early in the tournament.