Kolkata: Indian women’s ODI captain Mithali Raj congratulated Mahendra Singh Dhoni on his outstanding career and said he is an inspiration and institution himself, not only for India but also across the world. Dhoni immortalised jersey no.7 and fulfilled billion Indian dreams by winning two World Cup trophies.
The man who immortalised jersey no.7, whose sharp mind and a cool head earned him the tag of #CaptionCool , the man who fulfilled billion indian dreams by two World Cup trophies and who bid adieu in his inimitable style. Congratulations #MSDhoni on an outstanding career #Thala pic.twitter.com/3mpjVX268l
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) August 16, 2020
The former Indian captain officially retired from international cricket on August 15. Mithali spoke about Dhoni’s ability to remain calm even in extreme pressure. ‘Captain Cool’ has taken several captaincy decisions under pressure that turned out to be masterstrokes.
“He literally walks the talk. He is a dream for every small town boy who aspires to play for the country and achieve it all.”#TeamIndia WODI side skipper @M_Raj03 on why she admires @msdhoni. #ThankYouDhoni pic.twitter.com/V3q67wFpx4
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) August 17, 2020
“I have admired him for his nerves of steel, and for his calm nature in difficult situations, that helicopter shot outside of any cricketing textbook, he is a testament of his originality and talent. There will never another like him, he is a legend, edged in time forever,” she said.
