‘Captain Cool’ Dhoni Announces Retirement From International Cricket, Twitter Can’t Handle

Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bid farewell to international cricket on Saturday (August 15) with an Instagram post. Despite his absence from international cricket since last year, the announcement came as a shock to the fans of the 39-year-old batsman and wicketkeeper. The ‘Captain Cool’ chose India’s 74th Independence Day to inform the world and shared a video montage of images from his cricket career that spanned over a decade-and-a-half.

He wrote, “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired.” Take a look!

In his cricketing career, Mahi played 350 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 98 T20 Internationals (T20Is). As for the 50-over format, Dhoni amassed 10,773 runs and has 10 centuries and 73 fifties to his name. Dhoni scored 1,617 runs in the T20Is he played that included two half-centuries. India’s successful skipper played 90 Test matches and scored a total of 4,876 runs with six centuries and 33 fifties to his credit.

The boy from Ranchi started his career with getting run out for a duck in his debut ODI in 2004. However, he leaves behind a rich legacy that will be difficult to replicate. Under his leadership, India won the T20 World Cup 2007, the 50-over World Cup in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013. He is the only wicketkeeper to have scored a double century.

Sakshi Dhoni’s Heartfelt Tribute To Hubby

Even though the entire cricket fraternity and his fans have been taking to social media to express their feelings on his retirement (below), one heartfelt post that caught our attention was from his wifey dearest. Sakshi Dhoni took to her Instagram and posted a tribute to her hubby. She wrote:

“You should be proud of what you have achieved. Congratulations on giving your best to the game. I am proud of your accomplishments and the person you are! I am sure you must have held those tears to say goodbye to your passion. Wishing you health, happiness and wonderful things ahead! #thankyoumsd #proud. People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. — Maya Angelou.”

Aww! We surely agree with Sakshi! Don’t you?

Here’s How The Cricket Fraternity Reacted To MSD’s Retirement

Meanwhile, crickets including Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli took to their social media handles to bid farewell to the champion.

Dhoni, a man of mission

Soon after, Suresh Raina also announced his retirement from international cricket hours after Dhoni broke the news to his fans.

Apart from the cricketers, several politicians including Shashi Tharoor, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Devendra Fadnavis took to Twitter to thank Dhoni for his countless contributions to Indian cricket.