Throwback Tuesday: Legendary Indian captain MS Dhoni, who didn't play a single match for the Men in Blue after the 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, hung his boots three years ago. Dhoni led India in a whopping 334 matches across formats, winning 178 of them.
On August 15, Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket, thus bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning 16 years.
Considered one of the greatest captains to play the game and arguably India's greatest, Dhoni's ride got a bit bumpy but in the end, the 38-year-old walked out with nothing but respect and achievements to hold on to.
While the pandemic has been tough for most sportspersons across the globe, it has been a blessing in disguise for Rahul and Pant. Owing to the disruption it has caused to the cricket calendar, it has in someways urged Dhoni to take the big call.
Holding highlighted that Dhoni had nearly 5000 runs in Test cricket despite being a wicketkeeper.
As an honour to MS Dhoni, the food delivery platform Zomato gave a special discount for people living in his hometown ie Ranchi. After the offer ended on Sunday, a man asked Zomato for the nation-wide implementation of the 100 percent discount offer. The reply left everyone ROFLing!
Pakistan stalwarts such as Inzamam-ul -Haq, Basit Ali, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis Mudassar Nazar, Shahid Afridi and many others showed immense respect for Dhoni
Dhoni retired from international cricket last Saturday, thus bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning more than 16 years.
Two-time World Cup-winning former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired from international cricket, ending over one year of suspense and also an era during which his often unorthodox leadership and finishing skills became the stuff of legends.
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.
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.
Here is a look at the career highlights of India's most successful captain, who led the country to two World Cup trophies.
Hussain said that Dhoni was "probably the best white-ball captain" ever in international cricket.
Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on August 15 announced his retirement from international cricket.
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