Year Ender 2024: Shikhar Dhawan and Other Indian Cricketers Who Said Goodbye to Cricket This Year

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The year 2024 was monumental for Indian cricket, not only for the men's team ending a 17-year drought by clinching the T20 World Cup but also for bidding farewell to several stalwarts and promising players.

From Shikhar Dhawan's charismatic batting to Dinesh Karthik's heroics, here's a look at the Indian cricketers who called time on their careers this year.

Iconic Names Bow Out

Shikhar Dhawan

One of India's most prolific openers, Shikhar Dhawan, retired from all formats of cricket in August 2024. The 38-year-old amassed over 10,000 runs for India, including 24 centuries in 167 ODIs, 34 Tests, and 18 T20Is. Post-retirement, Dhawan has ventured into hosting a talk show, charming fans off the field.

Dinesh Karthik

Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement on his 39th birthday, June 1, 2024, ending a 20-year career. Known for his remarkable comebacks and match-winning knocks, Karthik also bid adieu to the IPL and has transitioned into commentary.

Wriddhiman Saha

A stalwart behind the stumps, Wriddhiman Saha retired in November 2024. The 40-year-old played 40 Tests and 9 ODIs for India, earning a reputation as one of the finest wicketkeepers in Indian cricket history. Saha aims to make his ongoing Ranji Trophy season memorable as his swan song.

Promising Talents Exit

Varun Aaron

Expressing gratitude for his journey, fast bowler Varun Aaron retired from red-ball cricket in February 2024. Known for his raw pace, Aaron's career was plagued by injuries, leading him to focus on white-ball formats before stepping away from the game.

Kedar Jadhav

The versatile middle-order batsman Kedar Jadhav retired in June 2024, leaving behind a legacy of impactful knocks in 73 ODIs and 9 T20Is. At 39, Jadhav expressed immense gratitude for the opportunities he received throughout his career.

Siddarth Kaul

The 34-year-old pacer Siddarth Kaul announced his retirement in November, concluding a 17-year journey. A member of India's 2008 U-19 World Cup-winning team, Kaul achieved his childhood dream of representing India in three ODIs and T20Is.

Saurabh Tiwary

Left-handed batsman Saurabh Tiwary ended his professional cricket career this year. The 34-year-old, known for his IPL heroics and three ODIs for India, is now captaining the Nuwara Eliya Kings in the Lanka T10 Super League.