Published 14:07 IST, August 17th 2020

MS Dhoni's retirement floors KXIP owner Preity Zinta, Chelsea ambassador Arjun Kapoor

MS Dhoni on Saturday shared a video on his Instagram handle which had a compilation of his journey to announce his retirement from international cricket.

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement from international cricket on Saturday brought an end to his glorious career but also served as an end to endless speculation. Ever since Dhoni retirement news was me official by cricketer himself on his Instagram handle, tributes have been pouring in from Indian teammates, fans, Bollywood stars and international cricketers who have played against him.

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Dhoni retirement sees tributes pour in from all corners

On Saturday, MS Dhoni shared a compilation of his journey and anunced his decision to retire. Dhoni 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, becoming first captain to win all three.

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Dhoni h anunced his retirement from Tests in 2014 in rar surprising fashion at end of series against Australia. MS Dhoni's decorated career also includes numerous accoles including Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, Pma Shri which is India's fourth-highest civilian hour, Pma Bhushan which is India's third-highest civilian hour as well as  horary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Indian Army. 

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Dhoni retirement: Preity Zinta's tribute to MS Dhoni 

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) owner Preity Zinta, who has crossed paths with CSK skipper during various Indian Premier League seasons, on Monday paid tribute to former India skipper by posting a picture of herself along with MS Dhoni on Instagram. Preity Zinta, in her Dhoni retirement tribute, thanked CSK skipper for memories. 

Ar Bollywood personality in form of Arjun Kapoor paid tribute to cricketer by posting a picture of himself with Dhoni and writing that CSK captain is only person who left him starstruck both on and off field. 

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IPL 2020: MS Dhoni set to continue leing CSK 

While Dhoni called time on his international career in Saturday, he will continue to le CSK in IPL 2020 which has been moved to UAE due to COVID pandemic. Under Dhoni's leership, CSK has regularly me playoffs and have won three IPL titles.

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Under Dhoni’s leership, CSK lifted coveted trophy in 2010, 2011 and 2018. MS Dhoni became one of 20 cricketers to be retained by franchise during IPL 2020 tring and transfer window. IPL 2020 is scheduled to start from September 19 with final taking place on vember 10.

Im credits: Preity Zinta Twitter

14:07 IST, August 17th 2020