Published 20:25 IST, August 15th 2020
MS Dhoni retires: Wife Sakshi Dhoni gets emotional on cricketer's announcement; see here
Former captain MS Dhoni signs off as an ODI legend with 10,773 runs, averaging more than 50 despite batting between No.5 and 7 for a major chunk of his career.
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Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement on Saturday. "From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired," the Ranchi-lad announced on his Instagram handle. MS Dhoni along with a 'Thank you' caption, shared a compilation of his journey so far to make the announcement.
Reacting on the post, Dhoni's wife Sakshi dropped a comment with a heart and folded hands.
Two-time World Cup-winning former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired from international cricket on Saturday, ending over one year of suspense and also an era during which his often unorthodox leadership and finishing skills became the stuff of legends.
The announcement came a day after he joined his Chennai Super Kings teammates in Chennai ahead of this year's IPL in the UAE. The 39-year-old's last outing in India colours was during the lost World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.
One of the best runners between the wickets was run out following a hard-earned 50 in that tense game, shattering Indian hopes and leaving him in a state of disbelief.
The reticent man from Ranchi will, however, go down as one of the finest to have played the game for India, turning up for the country in a whopping 350 ODIs, 90 Tests and 98 T20 Internationals. The last leg of his career was, however, marred by a drop in form, prompting several critics to question his resolve to continue.
But he nevertheless signs off as an ODI legend with 10,773 runs, averaging more than 50 despite batting between No.5 and 7 for a major chunk of his career.
(With PTI inputs)
20:25 IST, August 15th 2020