Published 00:19 IST, August 16th 2020

Yogi Adityanath pens heartfelt notes for MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina following retirement news

Joining millions of people in celebrating the legendary life of two iconic players, MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina, Yogi Adityanath penned heartfelt notes for them.

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Joining millions of people across world in celebrating legendary life of two iconic Indian cricket team players, MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina, Uttar Presh Chief Minister Yogi ityanath also posted a heartfelt te for m on August 15. Sending “best wishes” for ir future endeavours, UP Chief Minister deted former captain as “parigm of patience” and a “bright constellation” in world of Indian cricket. 

Calling it an “end of an era”, Yogi ityanath t only lauded MS Dhoni for always making nation proud and being an inspiration but also wished him best for “new innings”. Since Suresh Raina also joined Dhoni in anuncing his own retirement, UP CM also posted an emotional te for him. 

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Calling Raina “Ratna Shri of Uttar Presh”, Yogi ityanath said that he me Indian cricket “warm with its aura” and lauded his life full of achievements. UP CM ted that entire nation, along with state of Uttar Presh, is proud of Suresh Raina and wished him best for future. 

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MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina anunce 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. tably, he me anuncement of retiring from cricket on 74th Independence Day.

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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00:19 IST, August 16th 2020