Much to the surprise of everyone, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from International cricket bringing down the curtains on his incredible career of over 15 years as an Indian player. The cricket legend, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the captain of the Indian Cricket team for many years and led the team to victory several times.
After investing over 15 years of his life in cricket, MS Dhoni took everyone by surprise when he announced his retirement on Saturday evening. The cricketer announced his departure on his Instagram by sharing a video and photomontage, thanking his fans, he wrote in the caption,
“Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired.”
Tribute to the legend, MS Dhoni:
After the news of his retirement broke out on the internet, many Bollywood celebrities, cricketers and politicians took to their social media profiles to thank the former Indian cricket team captain for fond memories and several stars extended their good wishes to MS Dhoni.
Check out their reactions to the news:
Rohit Bose Ray:
Indian Actor, Rohit Bose Ray wrote that,
“Heartbroken. End of an Era!!Thank you for making us proud…for making us confident…for finishing it off with a swagger only you have!! I only wish you could have gone on forever on the field! All the best my friend.@msdhoni #legend #master #dignified”
Sophie Choudry:
The gorgeous Bollywood actress took to Twitter to wish the cricketer by saying,
“An exceptional player, an exemplary leader, an absolute class act on and off of the field….A true legend!! Thank you for everything you have done for Indian cricket MS…Wish you nothing but the best always #dhoni #dhoniretires #fangirlforever”
Randeep Hooda:
Randeep also hopped on the train and said,
“ Noooo!!! You’ve always known the best…Thanks for the entertainment #Dhoni #MSDhoni”
Virat Kohli:
A number of cricketers who played with this legend paid their respects to MS Dhoni and recently, Virat Kohli also took to Twitter to share a sweet note as he wrote,
“One day all of us have to retire from our positio0ns and the time for that is fixed, but seeing our legend retiring, whom I have been so close to for so long makes me very emotional.”
Virat continued writing, “You are a role model, not just for me but for many and I have known you for such a long time, never have I met a person humble and amazing as you. The amount of respect you have given me in these years will always remain in my heart. The whole world respects you for what you have done for them in these years. Thanks for everything, you have my respect forever!”
Jasprit Bumrah:
Indian cricket, Jasprit Bumrah also thanked MS Dhoni by writing,
“You’ve been a friend and a guide on the field and off it. I’ve learned so many valuable lessons by simply watching you be and I am glad that I got to be a part of your professional journey. Congratulations on an illustrious career, Mahi Bhai, thank you for the memories.”
Ranveer Singh:
The Bollywood sensation and actor, Ranveer Singh took to his Instagram profile following the news of Dhoni’s retirements and shared some unseen memorable photographs of the two with a sweet long note as he wrote,
“MS is one of the greatest sportsmen to have ever lived. I’m lucky to have witnessed his playing career in my lifetime. A paragon of excellence. An icon of the sport. My hero forever.”
Sania Mirza:
Sania Mirza wrote to one of his favorite athletes of all time by writing in a tweet that,
“#DHONI what a legend you are…one of my all-time fav athletes and personalities on and off the field…thank you for everything you have done and good luck with the future…it’s been an honor to be an athlete in the same era from the same country.”
Kiren Rijuji;
The Indian Minister of State for Youth Affairs and sports, Mr. Kiren Rijiju also thanks to the star by writing,
“Thank you for all the wonderful memories, MS Dhoni. Your belief, confidence, courage, and hard work will continue to inspire generations.”
Nitin Gadkari:
The Indian Politician Nitin Gadkari wrote,
“Well played! MS Dhoni, You took India’s name to the pinnacle of world cricket with your performance and leadership. Every Indian is proud of you. My best wishes on your next innings.”
