MS Dhoni's announcement of retirement from international cricket in an Instragram post has sent shockwaves on Twitter. Here, we gather some of the top tweets from former teammates, rivals and experts describing the unparalleled status of the legendary Indian captain.
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
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
The legend retires in his own style as always, @msdhoni bhai you have given it all for the country. The champions trophy triumph, 2011 World Cup and the glorious @ChennaiIPL triumphs will always be etched in my memory. Good luck for all your future endeavours. #MSDhoni
— Ashwin ???? (@ashwinravi99) August 15, 2020
One of the most influential man in the history of Indian cricket??His impact in & around cricket was massive. He was a man with vision and a master in knowing how to build a team. Will surely miss him in blue but we have him in yellow.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 16, 2020
See you on 19th at the toss @msdhoni ???? pic.twitter.com/kR0Lt1QdhG
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
Two amazing players for their country. Congratulations on a sensational career @msdhoni & @ImRaina. You two made sure the fans have a visual treat.
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) August 15, 2020
I wish you both all the very best for the future. ???? pic.twitter.com/21J1LaEVWf
?? World Cup 2011
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) August 15, 2020
?? No.1 in Tests 2010
?? T20 WC 2007
?? Champions Trophy 2013
?? IPL 2010, 2011, 2018
?? CLT20 2010, 2014
?? Asia Cup ODI 2010
?? Asia Cup T20 2016
?? No.1 batsman in ODIs 2006
MS Dhoni is a giant cricketer who played the game with great success. End of an era.
Adios @msdhoni. Thanks a lot for all the trophies and the memories. As long as cricket lives your legacy will live on. #MSDhoni #dhoniretires pic.twitter.com/xq55FQeh6c
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 15, 2020
The 2011 World Cup win was @sachin_rt farewell but masterminded by MS Dhoni ... What an incredible international career ... You could argue the greatest ever white ball captain & finisher ... Cheers for all the memories MS ????
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 15, 2020
Congrats #MSDhoni on an amazing international career. You should be so incredibly proud of what you achieved on the field as a player and as one of the great leaders. You were always a tough opponent to play against and now playing with you for @ChennaiIPL has been a real treat. pic.twitter.com/dQEaIWfyFl
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) August 16, 2020
MSDhoni retires from international cricket! Great leader, great record, great entertainer and best in the world at a DRS read, but above all MS will be remembered for being a lead cast in Indian cricket’s iconic moments.
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) August 15, 2020
To have a player like him,Mission Impossible. Na Koi Hai,Na Koi Tha, Na Koi Hoga MS ke jaisa. Players will come & go but there won’t be a calmer man like him. Dhoni with his connect with people having aspirations was like a family member to many cricket lovers. Om Finishaya Namah pic.twitter.com/glemkBUwWT
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 15, 2020
A little boy had a dream of batting on the other end of the pitch with you. That little boy’s dream came true ?? Learning from you and being close to you has been the highest privilege. India will always be proud of @msdhoni ???? Enjoy the journey ahead Mahi bhai ?? Legend ???? #7 pic.twitter.com/iGlrQEQJTG
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) 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
For many you have always been an inspiration & have been an exceptional performer for @BCCI. Indian team has achieved many glorious titles under your captaincy.I have also enjoyed playing with you. one of the most gentle & humble person. All the best bro @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/wy4umq2SAh
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) August 15, 2020
Unforgettable in blue. See you in yellow. #MSDhoni
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 15, 2020
There’s only one #MSDhoni. Thank you my friend and elder brother for being the biggest inspiration in my career. Will miss playing with you in the blue jersey but am sure you will always be there for me and will keep guiding me ???????? #7 pic.twitter.com/Q3j9pbcOGy
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 15, 2020