'One of the true legends': Shahid Afridi heaps praise on MS Dhoni as he retires

Shahid Afridi came forward and hailed his first captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his outstanding contribution to Indian Cricket after veteran stumper anunced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. legendary skipper shared a compilation of his journey so far to make anuncement.

'One of true legends': Shahid Afridi

Taking to micro-blogging site, former Pakistani skipper lauded his former Indian counterpart and called him 'One of true legends of Indian cricket and one of greatest captains. Lala n congratulated Thala on a great career and wished him luck for his future endeavors.

MS Dhoni hangs his boots

Putting an end to his 16-year-old journey, former Team India skipper MS Dhoni anunced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. 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.

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

MS Dhoni's successful cricketing career

MS Dhoni is arguably best captain in history of both Indian and world cricket. He is only captain to win all ICC events (World T20 2007, ICC Test mace in 2009, 2011 World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy). He has all led Men In Blue to two Asia Cup triumphs in 2010 and 2016 (T20I format) respectively. MS Dhoni h also led Men In Blue to a tri-series win Down Under against n mighty Australians in 2007/08 season. 'Thala' has been leing Chennai Super Kings since inception of IPL in 2008 and has led m to three IPL as well as two CLT20 titles as well. 

What makes Dhoni a great batsman is fact that he has amassed over 10,000 ODI runs especially when he h batted at eir number six or seven during most of his career in 50-overs format. 
veteran stumper was last seen in action during heartbreaking World Cup 2019 semi-final loss at hands of New Zealand on July 10 last year 

He will be leing three-time winners Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020 that will be getting underway from September 19 to vember 10 in UAE.