MS Dhoni retires: Wishes, tributes flood social media, here is how cricketers & fans reacted
Dhoni hanging up his boots triggered an quick reaction from fellow cricketers and outpouring of affection and emotion from his fans.
New Delhi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Captain Cool of Team India left his fans startled and devastated on 74th Independence Day, with announcement of his retirement from international cricket. Though, it was anticipated for long but sudden announcement via Instagram came as a big surprise to all.
Twitter, Instagram and other social media are getting flooded with messages/wishes/tributes from well-wishers and from the cricketing fraternity.
Dhoni’s retirement triggers outpouring of affection
Dhoni hanging up his boots triggered an quick reaction from fellow cricketers and outpouring of affection and emotion from his fans.
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
Not an azaadi cricket lovers wanted from.
Thank you for the innumerable memories together and wish you a great and equally inspiring life ahead. https://t.co/WtT0Xd3A8H— 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
Date: Independence Day
Time: Sunset at the southernmost tip of India
Place: Chepauk, their Anbuden#73Forever #Thala #ChinnaThala ?? pic.twitter.com/mnExWIfuyf— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 15, 2020
Captain. Leader. Legend. Thanks Mahi bhai for everything you have done for the country! ?? #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/IhcF6FAicL
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 15, 2020
It was a privilege to have played with a friend and a cricketer who gave many laurels to our country on the cricketing field, very very greatly done on your career @msdhoni #dhoniretires pic.twitter.com/ksfbedyDnQ
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 15, 2020
Mahendra Singh Dhoni retires from international cricket. The story of cricket will never be complete without him. Video tribute coming up shortly. What a legend! #DhoniRetires #mahendrasinghdhoni pic.twitter.com/iFdFdHulRX
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 15, 2020
Congratulations @msdhoni on a great International career. It was an honour to play alongside. Your calm demeanour and the laurels you brought as skipper will forever be remembered and cherished. Wishing you the very best.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 15, 2020
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren went on to demand a farewell match for MS Dhoni in Ranchi, saying that would be the true tribute to the cricketer who brought so many laurels to the state and nation.
देश और झारखण्ड को गर्व और उत्साह के अनेक क्षण देने वाले माही ने आज अंतराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट से सन्यास ले लिया है।हम सबके चहेते झारखण्ड का लाल माही को नीली जर्सी पहने नहीं देख पायेंगे।पर देशवासियों का दिल अभी भरा नहीं। मैं मानता हूँ हमारे माही का एक फ़ेयरवेल मैच राँची में हो जिसका 1/2 pic.twitter.com/XFt5zBSvG8
— Hemant Soren (घर में रहें – सुरक्षित रहें) (@HemantSorenJMM) August 15, 2020
Unforgettable in blue. See you in yellow. #MSDhoni
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 15, 2020