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MS Dhoni Retires from International Cricket; Suresh Raina Follows

Manyaaa August 16, 2020

MS Dhoni retires

15th August 2020, the former Indian captain MS Dhoni announced himself retired from the international cricket.

The young boy from Ranchi, who made ODI debut in 2004, changed the entire face of Indian cricket with his ice-cool attitude under nerve-racking pressure, brilliant game understanding, great thinking, and shrewd leadership qualities. While the fans still expected to watch the skipper play in the blue Indian jersey, the news of his retirement came as a shock for all.

Captain cool announced retirement in his own style by sharing a montage on his Instagram profile, he wrote-

“Thanks a lot for your love and support throughout from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired.”


MS Dhoni

The former Indian international cricketer, MS Dhoni, captained the Indian national team in limited over formats from 2007 to 2016; in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014.

Being the lucky charm for the Indian cricket team, the captain won 2007 ICC World Twenty20, 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. The right-handed middle-order batsman, wicket-keeper, and best Indian captain so far, Dhoni is one of the highest run-scorers in ODIs.

MS Dhoni retires

MS Dhoni has played 350 ODIs (scoring 10773 runs at an average of 50.57) and 98 T20 Internationals (T20Is).

Captain cool was always considered for his “effective finishing style” and the last ball six. While he announced his retirement from international cricket, the skipper will be seen playing this IPL.

Awards and Titles

Dhoni has always been the recipient of many titles and awards in his cricket career. The list of awards includes- ICC ODI Player of the Year (2008 and 2009), the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award (2007), the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honor (2009), and the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honor (2018).

MS Dhoni retires

Besides this, Dhoni was named as the captain of ICC World Test XI (in 2009,2010, and 2013); was selected 8 times in ICC World ODI XI teams (5 times as captain).

With 538 matches, 17,266 runs, 16 centuries, 108 fifties, 359 sixes, and 829 dismissals accounted in captain cool’s name, he will always remain India’s favorite.

Suresh Raina Retires…

Just a few minutes after former Indian captain announced his retirement on Instagram, another great Indian cricketer Suresh Raina followed the suit.

Winning the 2011 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, Raina has always been an indispensable part of MSD’s white-ball side for a major part of his career.

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With a lot of mixed feelings I’m able to make this announcement of my retirement. From a very young age, I as a small boy had literally lived Cricket on every street, gali and nukkad of my small town before making it to the Indian team. All I have known is cricket, all I have done is cricket & it runs through my veins. There hasn’t been a single day without counting my blessings & without acknowledging everything I have received from god & my people who showered nothing but love on me. All I strived for was to value those blessings & give my everything in return to my game, to my country & everyone who has been a part of this journey. I had multiple surgeries, set backs & moments when I felt that this is it but I didn’t stop or settle for anything which was not justified. It's been an incredible ride and it would not have been possible without everyone who supported me during my ups and downs. This journey could not have been possible without the unflinching support and sacrifices of my parents, my loving wife Priyanka, my children Gracia and Rio, my brothers, my sister and all members of our family. This is all you. My Coaches who always showed me the right direction, my Physicians for helping me heal, my trainers for helping me perform at the highest level. My boys in BLUE, nothing would have been possible without the support of the wonderful India Team in blue. I had the pleasure of playing with the best of the very best players and all of them played for Team India. I feel lucky to have played under the captaincy of some of the best minds in the game Rahul Bhai, Anil Bhai, Sachin Paaji, Chiku and especially with @mahi7781 for guiding me as a friend and mentor. Thank you @indiancricketteam and @upcacricket for the all the support and making the dreams of a boy from UP wanting to play for team India come true. And lastly my fans, I am what I am because of the love and adulation that you have showered upon me thru the years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everyone who supported me in playing International Cricket at the highest level. I’ll always be filled with nothing but gratitude 🙏 Forever, Team India 🇮🇳 Jai Hind ✌️

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Posting on Instagram, the left-handed batsmen and a perfect fielder for the Indian team, Raina wrote-

“It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781. With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you on this journey. Thank you, India. Jai Hind!”


Obviously, India will miss the game of these two superstars cricket champs in Indian cricket. But we wish them a prosperous future ahead!

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