Mahendra Singh Dhoni shocked the cricketing world yesterday after he announced that he would be stepping down as captain of India's ODI and T20 side. MS Dhoni has been one of the greatest captains India has ever had and under his captaincy India have won 331 international matches, which is more than any other captain at this point.
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Under Dhoni's captaincy India have won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, the ICC ODI World Cup in 2011, ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 and he also lead the team to the semifinals in the 2015 World Cup. Dhoni, who announced his retirement from test cricket on December 30, 2014, captained India in 199 ODIs and 72 T20s.
Despite Dhoni resigning as captain, Dhoni will be available for selection for India for their upcoming 3 ODIs and 3 T20s against England. The BCCI will meet on Friday to announce the squad for these matches and will also name a new captain then with Virat Kohli being the frontrunner for the job.
Following the news of him quitting as captain, a lot of tweets started pouring in thanking the former India captain for his contribution to the sport and for taking Indian cricket to another level.
A true leader @msdhoni he influenced so many cricketing careers including mine when he asked me to open in the ICC Champions Trophy
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 4, 2017
Even one of the greatest captains of all time decides enough is enough ... Well done @msdhoni on an incredible leadership term .. #Dhoni
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 4, 2017
@msdhoni There are no mountains high enough to stop you from climbing.Proud of you !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
— Sakshi Singh ??❤️ (@SaakshiSRawat) January 4, 2017
@msdhoni Congratulations on a wonderful career as India's captain. ??
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 4, 2017
We hope to see you at Old Trafford soon!
Any aMOUNT of Words will be less to describe his legacy as the captain of Indian team @BCCI Mahi @msdhoni incredibly well done #Dhoni
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 4, 2017
I think @msdhoni will go down as one of India's most successful captains. He is a great man and still has a lot to offer Indian cricket.
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) January 4, 2017
India's most successful captain @msdhoni who translated his vision into reality.Inspired many to dream more, do more and become more.Salute! pic.twitter.com/YjWnAgl7VQ
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 4, 2017
There is no one like you.
— Sushant Singh Rajput (@itsSSR) January 4, 2017
You're the reason for millions of smiles.
Take a bow my Captain.?@msdhoni #dhoni pic.twitter.com/NLRtTlcPhq
What an outstanding 9 years - A true legacy from @msdhoni ?? So many achievements and so well respected. Well done ???? #Dhoni
— Megan Schutt (@megan_schutt) January 5, 2017
Humaare saath raho @msdhoni jaane ki baat na karo!! But kudos to you for uniting a country like never before. You rock Mahi ?? ??
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) January 4, 2017
Thnk u @msdhoni 4 making us feel euphoric & proud all these yrs. It was not only winnings but u also defined #Attitude for Indian Cricket.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) January 4, 2017
