Bollywood fraternity wishes MS Dhoni for second innings after international retirement

MS Dhoni was an indispensable member of the Indian cricket team ever since he made his debut way back in 2004 against Bangladesh in Chattogram. In 2007, he got the taste of captaining the national side for the first time in the 2007 T20 World Cup in South Africa. And he passed with flying colours, captaining the Men in Blue to glory, beating Pakistan in the final in Johannesburg.

Soon after, he took over as the ODI and Test skipper as well. There was no dull moment when Dhoni was weaving magic on the field. In 2011, he captained India to victory in the World Cup. Against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Dhoni ‘finished things off in style’ with a six off Nuwan Kulasekara and it remains to be one of the iconic shots in the game of cricket until now.

MS Dhoni calls it a day

However, from now onwards, the world won’t be witnessing the Ranchi boy ever in national colours. On Saturday, August 15, the veteran decided to hang his boots from the highest level. Back in July 2019, Dhoni last played for India in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. At the Old Trafford in Manchester, he scored 50, but India lost the match to crash out of the mega event.

To announce his retirement, Dhoni’s didn’t call for a press conference. In fact, he chose India’s 74th Independence Day, maybe bearing in mind that the media won’t be active. Dhoni dropped a post on his Instagram handle to bid adieu to cricket. In the video, his journey from 2004 to 2019 can be seen. In the background the song, ‘Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hu’ can be heard.

He will next be seen, playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The tournament starts on September 19 and the fans will be eager to see India’s favourite son step on the field.

In the meantime, the Indian film industry didn’t forget to laud Dhoni on his career as well. From Farhan Akhtar, Anupam Kher to Yami Gautam, a number of renowned names congratulated him on what was a stupendous journey.

Here’s how the Indian film fraternity reacted on Dhoni’s retirement: –

Legends do not retire..❣️
It is the beginning of new innings. @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/wMIsUAdGta

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) August 16, 2020

I can’t see Dhoni sir and not feel Sushant’s presence. Just can’t. It’s like they both were meant to go hand in hand..

— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) August 16, 2020

The greatest risk-taker our game has seen hangs the gloves through a lowkey IGTV post of a homemade slideshow of his highest & lowest days (including an image of his poster being burned) with Sahir's stoic, wise words on mortality as the BGM.

Jaate jaate bhi dil le gaya Kaptaan! pic.twitter.com/CucpeAueVB

— वरुण 🇮🇳 (@varungrover) August 16, 2020

To not see @msdhoni in the India squad is going to take some getting used to. Thank you Mahi, for the years of cricket glory, great captaincy and nail biting finishes. Best of luck for all that awaits. 👊🏼🇮🇳🏆

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 16, 2020

You entertained us!
You made us proud!
More than that, by staying calm in nerve racking moments, you inspired us!
This is a moment that is very hard to take…
You will be a torchbearer for generations to come…@msdhoni Sir, Thank You… 🤗🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) August 16, 2020

End of an Era. Thank you @msdhoni for all the memories! All the best for your next innings. You filled a nation with belief and pride. One of the greatest of all time. 🙏🏽

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 15, 2020

How can I ever forget the iconic sixer!! World cup champions 2011 India!! Was in the stands at Wankhede, proud and tears rolling down… Cricket will never be the same… Take a bow @msdhoni 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/69vsf96820

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) August 15, 2020

मेरे प्यारे @msdhoni!
ज़िंदगी की असली उड़ान अभी बाक़ी है,
ज़िंदगी के कई इम्तिहान अभी बाक़ी है,
अभी तो नापी है मुट्ठी भर ज़मी हमने,
अभी तो सारा आसमान बाक़ी है!!!
हम भले ही आपको खेल के मैदान में मिस करें! लेकिन हमारे दिलों पर आप हमेशा राज करेंगे।जीते रहो।
आपका फ़िल्मी पिता।😍 pic.twitter.com/qdkn1lT0KJ

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 15, 2020

A big thank you to both of you for your contribution to cricket, I am and will always be a fan. Huge respect @msdhoni sir & @ImRaina sir!#MSDhoni #Raina

— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) August 15, 2020

From his long locks, to his patent on the helicopter shot, Captain Cool always had a style of his own.
This one has left all of us stumped.
Aye Aye captain! #MSDhoni #DhoniRetires #Dhoni #Thala

— Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher) August 15, 2020

Dhoni ❤️@msdhoni

— Huma S Qureshi (@humasqureshi) August 15, 2020

Indian cricket will never be the same without you @MSDhoni sir. You inspired a generation of youngsters to follow their dreams and never give up. Thank you for all the precious memories. May your 2nd innings be as amazing as your first. Love and respect 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/rIsu1SNAHZ

— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) August 15, 2020

Immense respect for M.S Dhoni for not just being an outstanding player but also setting an exceptional example with his conduct and journey, on & beyond field https://t.co/cuRg79nUwP

— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) August 15, 2020

Dhoni retires and he does it in style. You are and will always be the pride of India. You will be missed @msdhoni #Dhoniretires #MSDhoni

— SONAL CHAUHAN (@sonalchauhan7) August 15, 2020

No retirement from our hearts ♥️ #MSDhoni @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/SMRA15L00L

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 15, 2020