New Delhi:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the most successful Indian captain, has announced his retirement from international cricket. “Thanks a lot for your love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs, consider me as retired,” he shared on his Instagram account, ending his extremely successful career in which he led the team to two world cup wins. As soon as he broke the news, his lakhs of fans on Twitter began pouring their love and respect for the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman. His former teammates, including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, politicians and actors also wished him for the future.
Your contribution to Indian cricket has been immense, @msdhoni. Winning the 2011 World Cup together has been the best moment of my life. Wishing you and your family all the very best for your 2nd innings. pic.twitter.com/5lRYyPFXcp
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2020
Thank you for the magic #Dhoni ???? pic.twitter.com/BQ8f3cqF9m
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) August 15, 2020
MS Dhoni, an unconventional batsman known for his helicopter shot, made his debut against Bangladesh in 2004/05. He was picked again for a one-day international series against Pakistan. In his second ODI against Pakistan, he scored a blistering 148 in Visakhapatnam, announcing his arrival on the international stage.
The 39-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman quit Tests in 2014 and had been on sabbatical since India’s semi-final loss to New Zealand in last year’s World Cup.
