On August 15, Indian cricketer MS Dhoni announced that he was going to retire from international cricket. Several fans, cricketers and public figures took to social media to share their reactions.
Cricketer Suresh Raina who served as teammate to the MS Dhoni, shared a picture of the Chennai Super Kings squad on Instagram. "It was nothing but fun playing with you," he said in an Instagram post.View this post on Instagram
Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar also took to twitter to congratulate MS Dhoni upon his retirement
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
Indian captain Virat Kohli also shared a heartfelt message to MS Dhoni on Instagram as well as a picture to commemorate his retirement:
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, but the mutual respect and warmth I've received from you will always stay in mine. The world has seen achievements, I've seen the person. Thanks for everything skip. I tip my hat to youView this post on Instagram
Irfan Pathan former teammate also shared his reaction
Kris Srikanth former Indian cricketer also shared a picture and congratulated Captain cool on his retirementIt 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
Congratulations on a wonderful career @msdhoni !You were one of the best captains ever to step onto a cricket field & I m blessed to have shared some special moments with you! I wish you and your family the same success in your next innings! #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/uH0qoJcNyi
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) August 15, 2020
Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle congratulated the skipper on his retirement
Smriti Irani, Indian politician also congratulated MS Dhoni on his retirement:Unforgettable in blue. See you in yellow. #MSDhoni
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 15, 2020
Thank you for the magic #Dhoni