Former Indian Cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced that he has retired from International Cricket today (August 15). This has of course, made a lot emotional!
He took to Instagram to make the announcement.
Soon enough, several people started reacting to the news:
Captain. Leader. Legend. Thanks Mahi bhai for everything you have done for the country! 🇮🇳 #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/IhcF6FAicL
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 15, 2020
Congratulations on a wonderful career @msdhoni !You were one of the best captains ever to step onto a cricket field & I m blessed to have shared some special moments with you! I wish you and your family the same success in your next innings! #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/uH0qoJcNyi
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) August 15, 2020
Now, This IPL is dedicated to him. @ChennaiIPL let’s blow that whistle louder! #Legend #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/kl5Y5znj3r
— Ashok Selvan (@AshokSelvan) August 15, 2020
India’s greatest wicket keeper-batsman retires from international cricket. Farewell champion, captain. Will miss seeing you in blues and whites! ❤️ #MSDhoni #dhoniretires
— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) August 15, 2020
The legend retires in his own style as always, @msdhoni 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 for all your future endeavours. #MSDhoni
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 15, 2020
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
Well, this really is quite sad but the man has given us so many memories to cherish that we can't help but look at the one tiny ray of hope and sunshine!