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Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who led his team to victory in several tournaments, announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, 15 August. In typical Dhoni style, he brought the curtain down on his near 16-year-long storied career in the most understated and unexpected way on Instagram.
However, while Dhoni’s spectacular record speaks for itself, a number of Indian cricketers shared fond memories of the inspirational captain.
Virat Kohli called Dhoni a selfless captain with whom he shared mutual trust and understanding.
Thank you for these moments skip.
I couldn't explain the mutual trust, respect and understanding we share better than these two videos I'm posting here today.
The first one explains perfectly well who he is , selfless in the most intense moments…. pic.twitter.com/DYWvJ9ojOv
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 16, 2020
..He called & I put my head down and ran!
Mutual respect and understanding isn't a thing of chance, it develops naturally when 2 individuals are aligned & have the same vision and for us, that vision was always to make India win! Thank you for the memories skip 🇮🇳💙 @msdhoni
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 16, 2020
Yuvraj Singh reminisced in the happy memories of their 2007 and 2011 World Cup wins.
Congratulations @msdhoni on a great career! Enjoyed lifting the 2007 and 2011 WC trophies together for our country and our many partnerships on the field. My best wishes to you for the future 👍 pic.twitter.com/2g3tgTsLfn
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 16, 2020
K L Rahul thanked the former captain for his guidance and support.
No words will ever be enough. Thank you Mahi bhai, for your patience, your guidance and constant support. You are and will always be an inspiration and the reason so many of us believed in our dreams. 7 forever. 🙏🏼♥️ pic.twitter.com/EzHb3jFViT
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) August 15, 2020
Jasprit Bumrah expressed gratitude for the valuable lessons imparted by Dhoni.
You’ve been a friend and a guide on the field and off it. I’ve learnt so many valuable lessons by simply watching you be & I am glad I got to be a part of your professional journey. Congratulations on an illustrious career, Mahi Bhai, thank you for the memories. @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/UaycpTq8LV
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) August 15, 2020
Rishabh Pant revealed how it was a dream come true for him to play on the same pitch as Dhoni.
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
‘Baalveer’ fame Anushka Sen called the former captain chachu and mentioned how she learned many things from him during an ad shoot they did together.
Hardik Pandya thanked his ‘elder brother’ Dhoni and called him his biggest inspiration.
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
Shikhar Dhawan called Dhoni a legend.
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
Yuzvendra Chahal said Dhoni is not just an inspiration but an emotion for the nation.
Mahi bhai you have given me and billions of people memories that we can never forget. You’re not just an Inspiration but you’re an emotion felt and dealt by every audience of this game. It was an honour playing alongside you.
Thank you & all the best for your 2nd innings. pic.twitter.com/zlgqhdqapa— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) August 15, 2020
Mayank Agarwal said the former captain will forever be a champion.
A visionary leader who has given us innumerable memories to cherish. May your story continue to inspire people to push beyond the boundaries of wisdom and success.
You will forever be a champion, @msdhoni ♥️ pic.twitter.com/WsbcVlHO8a
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) August 15, 2020
Dhoni’s biggest cheerleader his wife Sakshi also shared an emotional post, applauding all the accomplishments by the former captain.
Honestly, the countless moments of sheer brilliance displayed by Dhoni will never be forgotten. He will always be a part of our memories. What is your favorite memory of Captain Cool? Tell us!
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