Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan didn't shed a tear when he decided it was his time to retire, instead he "felt happy" as he embarked on a new phase in his life that could include a chapter where he features in the commentary box.
Welcomed by a sea of fans and followers' Dhawan nicknamed "Gabbar" wore a Nepali 'Dhaka Topi' as he walked out of the VIP terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
After India opener, Shikhar Dhawan announced his decision to retire from the international and domestic circuit, here is a look at the remarkable cricketing journey of the southpaw batter that began in Delhi and ended with an everlasting impression globally.