Indian Cricketers Who Retired Without A Farewell Match

Shikhar Dhawan, who retired from all forms of professional cricket on August 24, joins the list of Indian cricketers who ended their careers without a farewell match

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan, a legend in ODI cricket, was India's top scorer in three ICC tournaments and last played for the national team in 2022, with his final Test appearance in 2018

MS Dhoni chose to retire during the lockdown, announcing it on August 15, 2020, after last playing for India in July 2019

MS DHONI

MS Dhoni still plays for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, with his future uncertain, especially after stepping down as captain before IPL 2024

Yuvraj Singh returned to the Indian team in 2017, played in the Champions Trophy, and toured the West Indies, but couldn't make a comeback after failing the yo-yo test

Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh revealed he declined a farewell match offer, passed the yo-yo test but wasn't recalled, and retired from international cricket in June 2019

Virender Sehwag, once a key Indian player, became irregular in 2012 and was dropped from all formats by early 2013, missing out on a farewell game

Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag, who sought a return to international cricket through domestic appearances, was not selected and retired from both international cricket and the IPL in 2015

Harbhajan Singh, an Indian legend who became an irregular player in 2011, retired from international cricket in 2021 without receiving a farewell match

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh, who was in the 2016 T20 World Cup squad but did not play, was dropped after the tournament and last appeared in a Test match in 2015