MS Dhoni retires: Politicians react, thank 'Captain Cool' for legendary career

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni anunced his retirement on Saturday. "From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired," Ranchi-l anunced on his Instagram handle. 

Reacting to this, several Union Ministers took to Twitter to thank one of India's most legendary sportsman for his performance and leership of Team India.

Nitin Gkari said Dhoni took India's name to pinnacle of world cricket and that every Indian is proud of him. Smriti Irani thanked Mahi for his 'magic'. While MoS Anurag Thakur, former BCCI President, said Dhoni will inspire generations of cricketers and that 'Captain Cool' "will forever be 't Out' in hearts of Indians and cricket lovers around  world.

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Putting an end to his 16-year-old journey, MS Dhoni has anunced his retirement from international cricket. Taking to social media, Dhoni shared a compilation of his journey so far to make anuncement. Ranchi-l me his debut in 2004 against Banglesh and went on to le Men in Blue to win ICC 2011 World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, and 2007 T20 World Cup.

tably, Mahi's anuncement comes on day India celebrates its 74th Independence Day.

"Thanks a lot for your love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired," Ranchi-l captioned video.

Dhoni spent past year training with his unit in Territorial Army, where he is an horary lieutenant colonel, trying his hand at organic farming at his home in Ranchi, and occasionally hitting nets to send media and fans into a tizzy. 

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