On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Shikhar Dhawan, one of the greatest openers India has ever produced, turned 38 years old. Dhawan is presently out of favour in the national team, despite having an incredible record in international cricket. His decline in recent times has been more due to Shubman Gill's rise than his own abilities. When Dhawan played for the Men in Blue in an ODI series in Bangladesh precisely a year ago, it was his last appearance for the Indian team. This will be Dhawan's first birthday celebration in the previous 13 years without the demands and joys of playing international cricket on a daily basis.
|