Cricket fraternity salute Captain Cool as he bids adieu to int’l cricket

New Delhi: The two-time World Cup-winning former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. The Ranchi-born cricketer confirmed the news through a montage illustrating his career on Instagram.

As soon as the news broke out, the cricket fraternity burst into and wishes started pouring in for the living legend. From Sachin Tendulkar to Virender Sehwag to Sourav Ganguly to Harbhajan Singh to India captain Virat Kohli, who has not wished him? Let’s take a look at what everyone said. 

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

To have a player like him,Mission Impossible. Na Koi Hai,Na Koi Tha, Na Koi Hoga MS ke jaisa. Players will come & go but there won’t be a calmer man like him. Dhoni with his connect with people having aspirations was like a family member to many cricket lovers. Om Finishaya Namah pic.twitter.com/glemkBUwWT

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 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

Greatest wicket Keepar batsman,captain @msdhoni I wish you lots of happiness going forward..Thank you for all the great contributions and memories on the field..Congratulation on great 🏏 career.. see you soon in yellow jersey #WhistlePodu @ChennaiIPL #Dhonifinishesoffinstyle

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 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

 

 

 

 

 

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No words will ever be enough. Thank you Mahi bhai, for your patience, your guidance and constant support. You are and will always be an inspiration and the reason so many of us believed in our dreams. 7 forever. 🙏🏼♥️🇮🇳. @mahi7781

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“It is an end of an era. What a player he has been for the country and world cricket . His leadership qualities has been something which will be hard to match specially in the shorter format of the game and his batting in one day cricket at his early stages made the world stand up and notice his flair and sheer natural brilliance .Every good thing comes to an end and this has been an absolute brilliant one …he has set the standards for the wicketkeepers to come and make a mark for the country … he will finish with no regrets on the field …An outstanding career ..I wish him the best in life .” Sourav Ganguly, President, BCCI

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