Former Indian captain MS Dhoni announces retirement from international cricket
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Indian wicketkeeper-batsman and former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday in a cryptic message posted on Instagram.
Dhoni, who turned 39 in July, quit Test cricket in 2014 and has not played a limited overs match for India since taking a break after the team’s semi-final exit at the 50-overs World Cup in July last year.
"Thanks a lot for your love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired," he wrote on Instagram with a video montage which had images from his 15-year international career.
As captain, Dhoni led India to the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup title in 2007 and he repeated the feat at the 50-overs World Cup on home soil in 2011.
Dhoni ends his ODI career having played 350 matches, scoring 10,773 runs and effecting 444 dismissals. He holds the record for most dismissals in T20 internationals with 91 in 98 matches.
He also captains the Chennai Super Kings in the franchise-based T20 Indian Premier League but did not specify if he has retired from all cricket.
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Aug 15, 2020 09:44pm
Legend. :( Love his determination.
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Aug 15, 2020 09:45pm
The Bahubali of Indian Cricket.
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Aug 15, 2020 09:48pm
What a wonderful player!... An absolute legend.... All the best for future endeavors....
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Aug 15, 2020 09:51pm
Its really very emotional for your fans like me. You are truly legendary in the international cricket.
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Aug 15, 2020 09:54pm
Thanks for your service and for taking Indian cricket to new heights. We love u.
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Aug 15, 2020 09:54pm
Captain cool. Took indian cricket to greater heights. Will miss him.
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Aug 15, 2020 09:55pm
loosing purposely against England to throw Pakistan out of world-cup is the height of un-sportsmanship
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Aug 15, 2020 09:57pm
What a legend MSD is ... as SRT said, all the best for your 2nd innings
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Aug 15, 2020 09:58pm
So when will he join indian army ? :)
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Aug 15, 2020 10:00pm
He holds unblemished career but his performance in one of deciders against england in WC 2019 will continue to haunt his followers/fans. .
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Aug 15, 2020 10:01pm
Love you Dhoni.. really miss you!?
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Aug 15, 2020 10:02pm
Love u MSD
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Aug 15, 2020 10:02pm
Best in asia, none from my own country
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Aug 15, 2020 10:03pm
example of a true india
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Aug 15, 2020 10:04pm
PMIK loves you
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Aug 15, 2020 10:04pm
can you coach pakistan team?
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Aug 15, 2020 10:10pm
Wish your talents were transferable. Salute.
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Aug 15, 2020 10:11pm
I love Dhoni. Although everyone know what he did in WC20, he was a great player and a captain.
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Aug 15, 2020 10:12pm
End of an era
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Aug 15, 2020 10:16pm
Good bye, Mr. Dhoni ! Take care and all the best...
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Aug 15, 2020 10:16pm
legend
remember in the history of cricket
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Aug 15, 2020 10:18pm
true legend of cricket
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Aug 15, 2020 10:19pm
Great player and very decent man. Imran Khan once said I would have him as captain over me. Dhoni once said Indias world cup dominance over Pakistan in world cups was just a numbers game. Great guy.
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Aug 15, 2020 10:20pm
Best wicket keeper captain the world had ever seen. Thank you sir for 100s of fond memories
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Aug 15, 2020 10:21pm
International cricket is allready losing its charm. DHONI a true gentlemen of the game would be missed throughout the world.
He was the one who played a key role in making of Rohit sharma and virat Kohli as both these cricketers could have been dropped if played under different captain.
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Aug 15, 2020 10:21pm
Gonna miss u MSD
What a legend.....
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Aug 15, 2020 10:23pm
Dhoni is a hero.
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Aug 15, 2020 10:26pm
True legend of cricket
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Aug 15, 2020 10:31pm
We miss you MSD
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Aug 15, 2020 10:31pm
Thank you MSD. For everything.
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Aug 15, 2020 10:36pm
A legend like him should have resigned immediately with flying colours after the tragic semi-final loss in the world cup. Anyway he will be remembered for his great contribution to cricket and the country.
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Aug 15, 2020 10:37pm
Miss you Dhoni #7
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Aug 15, 2020 10:43pm
Crying and only crying!
The greatest Indian captain for cricket in India
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Aug 15, 2020 10:52pm
Thanks for the memories MS. To the finest finisher in limited overs game.
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Aug 15, 2020 10:54pm
Thank you Dhoni for your immense contribution to Indian cricket.
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Aug 15, 2020 10:56pm
Best braining Cricketer, world has ever seen
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Aug 15, 2020 10:58pm
Great Captain Cool.
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Aug 15, 2020 10:59pm
True ambassador of cricket. Self-less Captain Cool. You will be missed and thanks for the contribution to Indian Cricket.
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Aug 15, 2020 11:00pm
Among the best 3 cricketer from the Indian subcontinent.
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Aug 15, 2020 11:04pm
Too little, too late.
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Aug 15, 2020 11:07pm
MSD had an exemplary sporting career. Every good thing has come to an end. We will be missing your cricket. Wishing you a Happy retired life.
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Aug 15, 2020 11:09pm
Love you Mahi world best weaket keper
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Aug 15, 2020 11:13pm
Legend
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Aug 15, 2020 11:15pm
Good Luck pity you didn't get the send off you deserved. But you are a legend and as a Pakistani fan I have to say you was one of the best captains I have seen. Good luck on your retirement and future endeavours.
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Aug 15, 2020 11:17pm
Thats how u go out - on your own terms.
Thank you MSD for the joy and wonderful memories.
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Aug 15, 2020 11:20pm
Dhoni will always be India's captain.... Salute to you.... India's hero....
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Aug 15, 2020 11:21pm
Will be missed
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Aug 15, 2020 11:21pm
Legend of game. The game of cricket will definitely miss you.
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Aug 15, 2020 11:24pm
Amazing player, all the best.
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Aug 15, 2020 11:25pm
Great Captain who changed Indian team by leading. Seems like great human being too.
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Aug 15, 2020 11:27pm
Dhoni one of the most decent Indian captain.
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Aug 15, 2020 11:34pm
A player who will be remembered for ages.
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Aug 15, 2020 11:34pm
End of an Era
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Aug 15, 2020 11:55pm
Will miss him
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Aug 16, 2020 12:01am
Best captain I ever saw in my 50 yrs of watching international cricket since 1970
Goodbye captain cool,thanks for all the exquisite memories as a batsman,wk,captain and mentor
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Aug 16, 2020 12:12am
A fantastic player and captain. But india now producing champions.
India is rising in every field
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Aug 16, 2020 12:17am
One of the titans of cricket has pulled curtain. Salute to your greatness, and thanks for your awesomeness.
I wish Pakistan can find a talent like yours.
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Aug 16, 2020 12:21am
Great cricketer and an example for young cricketers all over the world. We are eager to see you as a commentator and coach .
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Aug 16, 2020 12:21am
With all due respect thank you for giving India 2 world cups.... Captain cool
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Aug 16, 2020 12:27am
Great Player and Captain.
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Aug 16, 2020 12:56am
Best of luck for future captain.
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Aug 16, 2020 12:59am
A true legend. Won everything for the team. An excellent player.
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Aug 16, 2020 01:04am
What a player .
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Aug 16, 2020 01:06am
True legend!
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Aug 16, 2020 01:07am
So, the former Goldilocks retires form cricket, entirely.
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Aug 16, 2020 01:21am
Good timing to retired from international cricket for this great legend cricket players MS Dhoni. My salute to this legend and a great human being, you will be missed by millions fans of cricket.
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Aug 16, 2020 01:49am
Great player. Enjoy retirement
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Aug 16, 2020 01:50am
A great servant for India, brought a home grown style, dedication and calmness that maximized his talent and limited his weakness. Terrific cricketer!
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Aug 16, 2020 01:56am
what a man, what a legend of the game.. will miss u MSD.
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Aug 16, 2020 02:53am
What a MAN.
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Aug 16, 2020 03:55am
Great player. He’ll be missed.
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Aug 16, 2020 04:53am
Love you Legend! Thanks for all the great performances, you are irreplaceable!
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Aug 16, 2020 05:20am
Ladies and gentlemen please welcome his retirement and his tribute to cricket , No words to define , only Instinct & Intelligence pour some dedicated farewell words for the best Captain of India and great Batsman from
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Aug 16, 2020 05:33am
Thankyou for the good memories and appreciate not dragging your feet to retirement.
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Aug 16, 2020 06:27am
Thank you for your cricket and entertainment.
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Aug 16, 2020 06:37am
We will always miss you on the field. Love you.
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Aug 16, 2020 06:45am
A man of no substance.
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Aug 16, 2020 06:56am
Thak you, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
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Aug 16, 2020 07:13am
A class player. Will miss your helicopter shot.
From a Pakistani admirer.
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Aug 16, 2020 07:41am
A true legend. Take a bow MSD.
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Aug 16, 2020 07:49am
Oh Captain My captain. Arguably the best
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Aug 16, 2020 07:53am
One of the best in my generation. Certainly missed. He brought new dimensions and purpose in Indian cricket. India had always a chance of winning till his wicket fell down.
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Aug 16, 2020 07:55am
our best wishes for second innings .
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Aug 16, 2020 08:02am
The greatest wicket keeper batsman, world has ever seen. You will be missed.
Bye- bye Maahi.
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Aug 16, 2020 08:10am
Legend. Sir Sachin, MS Dhoni these were best players in last few decades.
And he is still more fit than many young cricketers.
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Aug 16, 2020 08:22am
What a player! Best from subcontinent.
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Aug 16, 2020 08:23am
He deserved better. But Indians are after flashy Virat now.
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Aug 16, 2020 08:27am
I wish Dhoni will enter politics and give true leadership to his state of Jharkhand and then to India. We need continued service of people like him.
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Aug 16, 2020 08:41am
Captain Cool
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Aug 16, 2020 09:09am
Will be missed by cricket lovers all round the world. Have a great second innings, captain cool !.
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Aug 16, 2020 09:40am
Sad to see you retire sirji. You are the best of the best. PCB should learn something from these guys.
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Aug 16, 2020 09:50am
Adios!
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Aug 16, 2020 12:32pm
Real fan of his wisdom and nerves.
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Aug 16, 2020 12:35pm
What an absolute legend.
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Aug 16, 2020 01:43pm
May be an eye opener for hafeez, shoaib, and misbah, how gentleman goes with pride and dignity.
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