Published 17:53 IST, October 29th 2019

Netizens run meme-gala as 'Dhoni retires' trends out of nowhere

Netizens had a meme-fest as they responded to the hashtag Mahendra Singh Dhoni retires started trending on social media out of nowhere on Tuesday morning

Reported by: Koushik Narayanan
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Netizens h a meme-fest as y responded to  hashtag Dhoni retires that started trending on social media out of where on Tuesday morning. MS Dhoni's retirement from international cricket has been in speculation ever since India's exit from World Cup. buzz about former skipper's retirement seems to be increasing with every passing month, with MS Dhoni himself t revealing any plans for his future. MS Dhoni, who h recused himself from India's tour of West Indies earlier in August, has me himself unavailable until end of vember. Despite selectors, skipper Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly assuring that MS Dhoni will be allowed to take call on his retirement whenever he wants to, speculation on social media refuses to die down. 

Responding to hashtag Dhoni retires, netizens took to run a meme-gala on Twitter, posting rib-tickling responses in form of memes and GIFs to counter rumours. Some netizens even trended a counter-hashtag that re 'Never retire MS Dhoni'. With official word from man himself, future of World Cup-winning captain remains a mystery for fans. 

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Ravi Shastri makes huge statement on MS Dhoni's future

Speaking to a media source, Ravi Shastri thundered at people wanting MS Dhoni to retire and said that 'people who couldn't tie ir shoelaces' were talking about MS Dhoni's retirement. Backing former skipper and World Cup-winning captain, Ravi Shastri reportedly said that everyone including MS Dhoni himself knew that he would be retiring soon and hence making statements against him was disrespectful. Ravi Shastri went on to elaborate that MS Dhoni h played for India for 15 years and hence he knew what to do and when to go. Citing example of former skipper's retirement from Tests, Ravi Shastri reportedly said that he h voluntarily handed over gloves to Wriddhiman Saha as he believed in him and that MS Dhoni was always willing to lend his views to team, sharing his experience and kwledge. Ravi Shastri also pointed out how MS Dhoni h motivated Shahbaz Neem as spinner me his Test debut in Ranchi recently.  

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17:30 IST, October 29th 2019