MS Dhoni announces retirement from international cricket on his Instagram account.

[Gollum]

3 ICC trophies, only captain (or player?) who came close to holding all 3 trophies at the same time (2011 WC, 2013 CT, 2014WT20 ) thanks for your leadership Mahi. No Indian ODI cricketer gave me as much joy as Mahi did when he first broke into the team, was privileged to watch his 148 against Pakistan live in the stadium. Some of my best memories are of him (and Yuvi) chasing down those big totals in Pakistan 2006 series without breaking a sweat. Truly an outstanding white ball captain and will make the squad of AT World ODI XI, that he excelled in the toughest role in cricket and came from such humble origins should continue to inspire future generations of budding cricketers. 

Edited August 15, 2020 by Gollum

[Gollum]

End of an era. He was the last of that batch (Viru, Gambo, Yuvi, Zak, Pathan, Chucky....) which emerged post fixing saga under leadership of Dada, played an aggressive/entertaining/fearless brand of cricket and made us believe we could be champions. For those who watched the dreary 90s, it was a refreshing change and such a captivating period, great time to be an Indian cricket fan. 

[Ankit_sharma03]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 15, 2020 by Ankit_sharma03

[Suhaan]

17 minutes ago, WC2011INDIA said:

Guru aur chaila dono ek saath retire hogaye. Iss Jodi KO nazar na lage. 

 

Umar Akmal pays his tribute to Dhoni-Raina bond

 

Mothers from same brother

[SK_IH]

Whoever has made the Dhoni retirement montage has encapsulated all the moments perfectly with an apt song to go with it.

[Gollum]

1 hour ago, Laaloo said:

All the best mahi in your future endeavors. You were an awesome player to watch when in full flow. Still remember those huge sixes against West Indies in a test match.

[Ankit_sharma03]

 

 

 

[CG]

Dhoni Started His career Being Runout Against Bangaldesh And Ended Being Run-out.

[ganeshran]

[Ankit_sharma03]

11 minutes ago, SK_IH said:

Whoever has made the Dhoni retirement montage has encapsulated all the moments perfectly with an apt song to go with it.

Someone shud make for raina with the song - tu jaha jaha chalega , mera saya saath hoga

[maniac]

@Ankit_sharma03 Open a thread for MSD celebrity tributes and post them one by one please 

[SK_IH]

@Austin 3:!6. After Austin 3:16, Dhoni 19:29 should now become iconic.

[Franco Vazquez]

 

 

Why is this guy getting so hyper?

[Forward Defence]

Among all the impressive facets of his game, I think his stumping skills will be his biggest lasting legacy. Gathering and removing the bails in one quick motion, deflecting throws from the outfield onto the stumps, waiting for the precise moment the batsman lifts his back foot and then removing the bails etc. He has taken the art of stumping to a whole new level.

Thanks MS for the 2 world cups, great finishes, helicopter shots, shrewd strategies and great temperament. The cricketing world will surely be poorer without you.

[Adi_91]

Although I hated to see him bat the last 2 years with his strengths waning and painfully prolonging his career, this has come as a slight shock. 

 

Indian Cricket Legend Forever!

[Ankit_sharma03]

 

he had his style of hitting sixes

 

 

[Jimmy Cliff]

@velu bhai, your reaction to this news?

[Mariyam]

India's best ODI cricketer

 

I'm 

Cricket, even ODIs, will be so boring.

Thanks for all the wonderful memories.

[maniac]

1 minute ago, Mariyam said:

 

Cricket, even ODIs, will be so boring.

 

[maniac]

@Mariyam ICF during India matches might be a little boring due to this event but not sure about the gameplay :)