Reacting to Shikhar Dhawan announcing retirement from domestic and international cricket, ex-India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said he has always admired Dhawan. "A guy who punched well above his weight. Made the most, & more, with what he had," Manjrekar stated. Dhawan, who made his debut in 2010, smashed seven and 17 tons in Tests and ODIs respectively.