'Forever my idol' - Twitter recalls MS Dhoni's retirement on this day two years ago

One of India’s best captains across formats, the legendary MS Dhoni called it time on his international career two years back on this day. Dhoni was known for his calm nature and his ability to play an attacking brand of cricket at ease. He set a different benchmark for the batters of his generation and the world is yet to see a finisher like him. Making his international debut in 2004, Dhoni served India for 15 years until the 2019 World Cup, which turned out to be his last international tournament. Even in his final game, the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, Dhoni almost took the side home with a partnership alongside Ravindra Jadeja. However, he was run out after making a half-century, and that was the last time the fans saw him in Indian colors. Rishabh Pant was seen as the successor of Dhoni, and the grooming process had started already after the 2019 World Cup. While many expected Dhoni to be back in international cricket after a brilliant 2019 season for the Chennai Super Kings, the selectors chose not to pick him. After a year, Dhoni decided to quit international cricket, which came as a big shock for his fans. Dhoni’s trophy hunt during captaincy tenure With more than 17,000 runs in international cricket, Dhoni ended up as one of the best wicketkeeper batters to have played for India and was the most successful captain across formats. He started his title hunt with the 2007 T20 World Cup, and went on to bag the all important 2011 World Cup and finally, a 2013 Champions Trophy as well. Dhoni is still the skipper for the Chennai Super Kings post retirement and he turned back the clock this year against the Mumbai Indians with a fine finish. No wonder, his fans have been quite attached to him and have not stopped showing love for the ‘Captain Cool’. Here’s how the Twitter fans recalled MS Dhoni’s retirement 1️⃣9️⃣2️⃣9️⃣💔 On This Day 2020, @msdhoni Retired From International cricket 🥺💔Thank you for everything @msdhoni 🙏🙏🙏🇮🇳🏏#Dhoni #Thala #Dhoni @TheSevenLife_#MSDhoni | @MSDhoni | @BCCI pic.twitter.com/0uavvtJgGa — Vijayabhaskar 7️⃣ (@Vijaybhaskar979) August 15, 2022 It's been 2 years i miss you in blues @msdhoni #MSDhoni — msdian.janvi (@thecrazy_ass) August 15, 2022 MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket 2 years ago – one of the most emotional day. A glorious career came to an end with 3 major ICC trophies, one of the greatest ever in history! pic.twitter.com/K29df16S1k — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 15, 2022 His announcement of retirement on Independence Day reflects his unconditional love for nation. 🇮🇳 Proud to be a Fan of Nation's Son ❤️@MSDhoni #MSDhoni #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/e8mQn0POj7 — Kiran Thakor 2712 🇮🇳 (@KiranThakor2712) August 15, 2022 I will never forget this day in my life because on thisday our dearest Legend captain cool @msdhoni announced his retirement at 19:29 PM LOVE YOU LEGEND. you will always be my captain #retirementofdhoni #MSDhoni #IndependenceDay #retirement #dhoniforever #legend @SaakshiSRawat pic.twitter.com/xhSlANihov — Ronit Ghosh (@i_am_ronit25) August 15, 2022 You don't let your emotions explore the outer world ,but i do . I smiled,i cried,i laughed, i fought and yes i celebrated I can personally say that your career is a part of my life ❤️💔Love you forever my idol 🫂💙@msdhoni#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛#Dhoni #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/nNL9s72wsr — Kishore Msd (@kesavakishore7) August 15, 2022 same day before 2 yearsThis tweet is fully broke my heart 💔…#MSDhoni #retirement pic.twitter.com/7PhpIQs57P — A D I T Y A 🇮🇳 (@troller_Adi28) August 15, 2022 The end of an era💔For more sports news https://t.co/j4tRyzvMDI It is now exactly two years to the day since MS Dhoni & Suresh Raina announced their retirements from international cricket! #OnThisDay#cricket #sureshraina #msdhoni #msd #india #JeetBigContent by @ESPNcricinfo pic.twitter.com/ANi20gyqQc — JeetBig (@Jeetbigofficial) August 15, 2022 OTD in 2020…😭💙.@msdhoni .#MahendraSinghDhoni #MSD #Mahi #MSDhoni #Dhoni #Tha7a #Thala #ThalaDhoni #CaptainCool #India #IndianCricketTeam #ICT #IndependenceDay #KGF2 #KGFChapter2 #Retirement pic.twitter.com/JO4TUMFeRH — Amie (@its_____amie) August 15, 2022 2 Years of Retirement @MSDhoni. 🥲❤️ pic.twitter.com/dUrekiKBKF — Dhoni Tharane 5️⃣ 🦁 (@Tharane__Talks) August 15, 2022

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