IND vs ENG: Shikhar Dhawan to return to Lord's for special event on July 23

NEW DELHI: Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is set to return to the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground — not for a match, but for a special event titled Beyond the Boundaries, scheduled for July 23, according to a release from his media team.

The announcement was shared via a video post on Dhawan's official social media handles, where he delivers a heartfelt message: "Aur ab meri baari hai ki main woh pyaar aur support return kar paaun."

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The video caption reads: "Some celebrations aren't about the spotlight, they're about lighting the way for something greater. Beyond The Boundary at Lord's is exactly that, where purpose meets passion, and real stories spark real change.July 23rd. A night to remember why we began. Let's come together for something bigger. Let's go beyond the boundary."

The initiative is being spearheaded by Da One Group, an organisation founded by Dhawan that focuses on grassroots sports, youth development, and socially impactful initiatives. Over the years, Da One Group has grown its reach through a variety of programs and partnerships aimed at empowering communities through sports and education.

According to sources, several of Dhawan’s former and current teammates, along with notable figures from the global cricketing fraternity, are expected to attend the event. While the official guest list has yet to be released, the event has already sparked significant interest across the sports and social impact sectors.Beyond the Boundaries is designed to highlight stories of purpose, celebrate milestones from Dhawan’s off-field journey, and amplify the larger mission of Da One Group — to drive meaningful change through sport.On the professional front, Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of domestic and international cricket in August last year. Post-retirement, he joined the Karnali Yaks after being released by IPL franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the 2025 mega-auction.The southpaw drew the curtain on his illustrious cricketing career with an emotional farewell post on Instagram. Renowned for his consistency and stylish stroke play, Dhawan was a cornerstone of India's ODI setup.

He played 167 ODIs, scoring 6,793 runs at an average of 44.1, including 17 centuries and 39 fifties. In Tests, he amassed 2,315 runs in 34 matches at 40.6, with seven centuries and five fifties — many of them alongside Murali Vijay. In T20Is, Dhawan featured in 68 games, compiling 1,759 runs at 27.9, including 11 half-centuries.Domestically, Dhawan played 122 First-Class games, scoring 8,499 runs at an average of 44.26, including 25 hundreds and 29 fifties.