Published 00:48 IST, August 16th 2020

Arvind Kejriwal thanks MS Dhoni for giving 'Indians countless opportunities to be proud'

Calling Dhoni as “only captain” in the world who made India No.1 in all formats of international cricket, Kejriwal thanked the cricketer for his contribution

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Calling Mahendra Singh Dhoni as “only captain” in world who me India .1 in all formats of international cricket, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter on Saturday to thank former captain for his contribution to game.

Kejriwal, like millions of cricket fans across world, penned a heartfelt te expressing his gratitude to MS Dhoni for providing Indians with countless opportunities to feel proud. He also ted that Dhoni’s success in Indian cricket will continue to inspire nation's youth to excel in sport.

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On 74th Independence Day, former Indian cricket team captain anunced his retirement from international game and triggered millions of cricket fans to reminisce about legendary moments that ‘Mahi’ gave m. From political leers to fellow teammates, everyone recalled iconic moments in Indian cricket’s history etched by MS Dhoni. From iconic run-outs to his helicopter shots, netizens posted short clips from 16-year-old legacy of player. 

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MS Dhoni anunces retirement

Ending 16-year-old legacy, MS Dhoni anunced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. He also took to social media and shared a compilation of his cricketing journey with Amitabh Bachchan's 'Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon' from movie Kabhie Kabhie (1976) as background song. 

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Hailing from Ranchi, MS Dhoni me his debut in 2004 against Banglesh and n went on to le 'Men in Blue' to bag ICC 2011 World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, and 2007 T20 World Cup. 

MS Dhoni wrote, “Thanks a lot for your love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired.”

Following MS Dhoni, Team India batsman Suresh Raina also anunced his retirement from international cricket. Raina me his debut in 2005, anunced his retirement just moments after MS Dhoni anunced his on August 15. Both players are currently in Chennai for a training camp ahe of IPL 2020 which has been moved to UAE.

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Sharing a picture with his CSK squ including skipper MS Dhoni, Raina wrote on Instagram, "It was thing but lovely playing with you, MS Dhoni. With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind!"

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00:48 IST, August 16th 2020