New Delhi, 14 October (H.S.): Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has clarified reports regarding his alleged participation in the World T20 Continent Cup, stating that the organisers used his name without his knowledge or permission. He made it clear that his team would take appropriate legal action in the matter. Dhawan also urged the media and his fans not to believe unauthorised announcements.

On Tuesday, Dhawan shared a post on the social media platform X, setting out his position on the issue. He said he had come across information listing him as a participant in the World T20 Continent Cup, despite never having granted permission for the use of his name.

In his statement, Dhawan said, “I have seen my name being used as a participant in the World T20 Continent Cup. The organisers have used my name without my knowledge or permission, and my team will take appropriate legal action to address this matter. I request the media and my fans not to publish or rely on any reports based on unauthorised announcements. Thank you for your continued love and support.”

Shikhar Dhawan represented India in all three formats of international cricket, although his performances in One-Day International (ODI) cricket were particularly impressive. He scored 6,793 runs in 167 ODIs at an average of 44.1, including 17 centuries and 39 half-centuries.

In Test cricket, Dhawan scored 2,315 runs in 34 matches at an average of 40.6. His record in the format includes seven centuries and five half-centuries.

In T20 International cricket, Dhawan featured in 68 matches, scoring 1,759 runs at an average of 27.9. He also registered 11 half-centuries in the format.

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