‘Open to everything, be it business, entertainment or even politics’ - Shikhar Dhawan after retirement announcement

Star India batter Shikhar Dhawan announced his international and domestic retirement on Saturday, August 24. The opener played his last game for India in December 2022 against Bangladesh and ever since he has only played in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He played his final professional game against Sunrisers Hyderabad before getting ruled out of the tournament with a shoulder injury.

After his retirement announcement, Dhawan has announced that he is open to any and every project that will come his way. The 38-year-old made it clear that he wants to generate wealth not just for himself but for everyone who is involved in his different ventures. The Delhi-born cricketer also noted that he is open to joining a business, politics or anything related to entertainment.

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“My vision is to be successful and create wealth, not just for myself but for all those who are associated with me in my ventures. I’m open to everything, be it business, entertainment or even politics. I just want to go with the flow,” Dhawan was quoted as saying by News18.

“My new affirmation is that I am God’s instrument — I would surrender myself to doing whatever God wants me to do. I just know that whatever I do will be a level above what I’ve already reached. My motto for myself as well as for all those who work with me is to have success and happiness go hand in hand,” he added.

The option to do commentary, etc., is always there: Dhawan

Dhawan has also kept the door open for commentary. However, the southpaw is more eager to do something new and big for himself. He is ready to take the challenge as he stated not to be afraid of falling.

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“Woh bhi hai… but I am already making a good return through my ventures but…Of course, the option to do commentary, etc., is always there for me because of my expertise. But I want to try and do something new and bigger. I want to jump high, and I am not afraid of falling,” Dhawan added.