The long-haired lad from Ranchi who can do it all” aka Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement on 15th August 2020, putting an end to the question of his status in the national team. One of the most iconic and revered players to ever put on the blue jersey, ‘Captain Cool’ retired as the most successful Indian captain in limited-overs international cricket, having won three ICC trophies: the 2007 T20 World Cup, the ODI World Cup in 2011, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Indian fans will always miss the feeling of security, even in India’s worse moments, of Mahendra Singh Dhoni coming to the crease and taking the reins; the reins of the match, the batting, the bowlers’ minds and the collective heartbeat of the entire country.
Your contribution to Indian cricket has been immense, @ms dhoni. 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
Every cricketer has to end his journey one day, but still, when someone you’ve gotten to know so closely announces that decision, you feel the emotion much more. What you’ve done for the country will always remain in everyone’s heart…… pic.twitter.com/0CuwjwGiiS
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2020
The legend retires in his own style as always, @ms dhoni bhai you have given it all for the country. The champions trophy triumph, 2011 World Cup and the glorious @ChennaiIPL triumphs will always be etched in my memory. Good luck with all your future endeavours. #MSDhoni
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 15, 2020
For Indian Cricket, some shoes will never be filled. One of them is Mahi Bhai #MS Dhoni #dhoniretires pic.twitter.com/SRcsA3E0jq
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) August 15, 2020
From “India A” to “The India” our journey has been full of question marks, commas, blanks & exclamations. Now as you put a full stop to your chapter, I can tell u from experience that the new phase is as exciting and there’s no limit to DRS here!!! Well played @msdhoni @BCCI
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 15, 2020
There’s only one #MSDhoni. Thank you, my friend and elder brother for being the biggest inspiration in my career. Will miss playing with you in the blue jersey but am sure you will always be there for me and will keep guiding me 🙏🏾🇮🇳 #7 pic.twitter.com/Q3j9pbcOGy
— Hardik Pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 15, 2020
