Cricket Legends Gather At Lord's For Dhawan's ‘Beyond The Boundary' Event
Top cricketers reunited at Lord's for 'Beyond The Boundary', hosted by Shikhar Dhawan and Da One Group, to discuss identity, unity, and social responsibility beyond cricket.
In a gathering that melded cricketing legacy with social purpose, India's most celebrated cricketers reunited at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground for 'Beyond The Boundary', an event hosted by Shikhar Dhawan.
The event was a remarkable convergence of sport, storytelling, and leadership, aiming to utilise cricket's extensive reach to spark meaningful conversations beyond the pitch.
Among the attendees were renowned cricketers and close friends of Dhawan, including Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, Piyush Chawla, Siddarth Kaul, and Gurkeerat Mann – all personally welcomed by Dhawan at this historic venue.
The presence of these players, from warm exchanges to candid reunions, added a sense of nostalgia and vibrancy to the occasion. Raina and Dhawan were seen sharing a friendly conversation upon arrival, while Harbhajan, Irfan, and Uthappa engaged in relaxed yet significant interactions across the floor.
'Beyond The Boundary' was more than just an event; it was a movement envisioned by Dhawan, founded on the belief that cricket has the power to drive change far beyond match results. This initiative focuses on themes such as identity, unity, and social responsibility through the lens of sport and storytelling.
As players, supporters, and partners gathered at Beyond The Boundary, it was evident that this was more than just a reunion; it was a celebration of cricket's enduring legacy and its ability to unite people, purpose, and possibility well beyond the crease.
Shikhar Dhawan: The One
Shikhar Dhawan (born 5 December 1985) is an Indian former cricketer who played as an opening batter. He was a regular member of the Indian team in limited-overs formats for over a decade and represented Delhi in domestic cricket. He was named Player of the Tournament in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and was leading run-scorer at the 2015 World Cup.
Dhawan made his ODI debut against Australia in October 2010 and his Test debut in March 2013, where he scored the fastest century by any batsman on Test debut (85 balls) with 187 runs. He became the first Indian to score a century in his 100th ODI and won two at ICC Champions Trophy (2013, 2017).
During his IPL career, he played for multiple teams including Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings, accumulating over 6,000 runs. Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 24 August 2024
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