Mahendra Singh Dhoni would go down in history as one of the most successful captains in Indian Cricket. He was the support behind India’s T20 World Cup win and behind the ODI World Cup, which is commendable in itself. He is a man whose presence on the field can contribute to India’s chances of winning a match. He was an amazing finisher who is popular for finishing off matches in the most amazing way possible. All this and much much more made him the absolute favourite of Cricket junkies.
However, he has relinquished from T20 and ODI captaincy which means we would not be able to see him leading the Indian cricket team anymore. He had already taken a retirement from the Test cricket is 2014. But, all is not bad, he would still be available for selection in the upcoming home series against England.
This announcement of Dhoni’s departure was a surprise for all, while some are taken aback others are just disappointed and some are congratulating him on his career’s success. Take a look at how Twitterati reacted to MS Dhoni’s exit.
NEWS ALERT – Mahendra Singh #Dhoni steps down as #Captain of #TeamIndia. He will be available for selection for ODIs & T20Is vs England pic.twitter.com/2xM0eisdjq
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 4, 2017
.@msdhoni #captain pic.twitter.com/8IFLI8geRE
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 4, 2017
Did you know, @msdhoni is the only man to win all 3 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC World Twenty20, and ICC Champions Trophy as captain! pic.twitter.com/pfRdWH4xfk
— ICC (@ICC) January 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/itsSSR/status/816675292005748737
A true leader @msdhoni he influenced so many cricketing careers including mine when he asked me to open in the ICC Champions Trophy
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 4, 2017
India's most successful captain @msdhoni who translated his vision into reality.Inspired many to dream more, do more and become more.Salute! pic.twitter.com/YjWnAgl7VQ
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 4, 2017
Even one of the greatest captains of all time decides enough is enough … Well done @msdhoni on an incredible leadership term .. #Dhoni
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 4, 2017
Good thing about this decision is that there is still no competition for Dhoni.Would be keen to know who he consulted though! Suspect nobody
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 4, 2017
Any aMOUNT of Words will be less to describe his legacy as the captain of Indian team @BCCI Mahi @msdhoni incredibly well done #Dhoni
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 4, 2017
Sign of a true leader is to know when to pass the baton!Thank u for the entertainment skipper u r an #Inspiration @msdhoni #livinglegend pic.twitter.com/H51ChX3yhc
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) January 4, 2017
@msdhoni There are no mountains high enough to stop you from climbing.Proud of you !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
— Sakshi Singh 🇮🇳❤️ (@SaakshiSRawat) January 4, 2017
Take a bow @msdhoni .To lead India for 9 years with such wonderful results, India were really blessed to have you as #Captain .
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 4, 2017
Hey @msdhoni yuv been one of the finest leaders of Indian Cricket @BCCI, led the team to great heights & inspired so many across countries! pic.twitter.com/2SQMU8T6CX
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) January 4, 2017
Today @msdhoni has left captaincy of one day n T20 cricket n My salute to him for earning crores of ₹ n so much respect all over the world🙏🙏
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) January 4, 2017
This is not breaking… this is heart breaking! 🙁 #MSDStepsDown pic.twitter.com/rfBtXGqkmb
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 4, 2017
Most matches as ODI captain
230 – Ricky Ponting
218 – Stephen Fleming
199 – MS Dhoni— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 4, 2017
Will miss the sight of Dhoni keeping pen in his pocket after signing the match ball.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) January 4, 2017
Most internationals (all-formats) as wicketkeeper-captain:
Dhoni 331
Mushfiqur 76
Sangakkara 67
I think that record is safe for a fair while— Andy Zaltzman (@ZaltzCricket) January 4, 2017
As captain, MS #Dhoni led India to three @ICC titles:
2007 World Twenty20
2011 World Cup
2013 Champions Trophy pic.twitter.com/XoFHUR2tZF— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 4, 2017
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5 Jan 2017
Jyotsna Amla