Dhoni was a symbol of calmness on the field, someone who had it all figured out in his head even in the tensest of situations. But there were times when he let emotions get the better of him.

Dhoni quit international cricket on Saturday, thus drawing curtains on an illustrious, trophy-laden career.

The 39-year old is the only captain to win all three ICC trophies - the 50-over World Cup, the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy - and he also took India to the top of the ICC Test rankings.

Australia talisman Steve Smith, who played alongside Dhoni in Indian Premier League for Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016 and 2017, posted a heartfelt note for the former India captain on Instagram.

Indian women's ODI team captain Mithali Raj also said that Dhoni has immortalised the no.7 jersey.

It proved to be a turning point in Rohit's career when Dhoni, who led India to two World Cup titles, asked him to open during the 2013 Champions Trophy.

Shastri offered his take on the impact made by the two-time World Cup-winner in his trademark tongue-in-cheek style.

Under Dhoni's leadership, India went on to win the 2011 World Cup, which was also Tendulkar's first triumph in the mega tournament.

MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina are affectionately called 'Jai and Veeru' from the 'Sholay' fame, not just because of their partnership on the field, but also for the strong friendship the two have developed off the field. 

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler, who considered Dhoni as his hero, posted an emotional message for the former India captain on his retirement.

Dhoni has announced his retirement from international cricket. However, he has not retired from professional cricket and is set to lead the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL this year in the UAE.

Sakshi Singh Dhoni penned down an emotional letter on the social media platform for her husband MS.

Suresh Raina is amongst the few who made centuries across formats, having played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20 Internationals while scoring 768, 5615 and 1605 runs respectively.

Dhoni announced his international retirement on Saturday thus drawing curtains to his illustrious 16-year-long career.

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni announced his international retirement on Saturday and we take a look at his fascinating journey from his hometown of Ranchi.

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While the BCCI paid tribute to the 2011 World Cup winning former captain after he made his announcement on his Instagram handle, it did not speak of any plans for a farewell match.

Hussain said that Dhoni was "probably the best white-ball captain" ever in international cricket.

Since making his debut in ODI cricket for the Indian national team on December 23, 2004, who knew that a spunky long-haired exuberant youth would go on to be a legend of the game, become the only captain to win the T20 World Cup, World Cup and a Champions Trophy.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly paid his tribute to MS Dhoni, who announced his international retirement on Saturday.