“Not the independence we wanted” players react to MS Dhoni retirement

Dhoni finished it off in style!! Yes! This iconic line which was Ravi Shastri in 2011 when India lifted the World Cup now keeps true more than ever.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket. 

The former Indian cricket team captain took to Instagram to say goodbye to the cricketing world. “Thanks a lot for your love and support throughout. From 19:29 hrs, consider me retired,” the caption said.

Since the news shattered, there was pin-drop silence in the entire nation. The man who took the country to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup, as well as the ODI world cup in 2011, will not play for the country anymore.

Fans all over the country are extremely heartbroken and cannot fathom this news at all. 

Cricketers also took to social media to react to the news and thanked the man for countless memories on the field. 

From veteran Sachin Tendulkar to former cricketer Irfan Pathan shared their thoughts on this shocking and heartbreaking news.

Here are some reactions:

Veteran cricketer Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter and wished him and family all the best for their second innings.

Your contribution to Indian cricket has been immense, @msdhoni. Winning the 2011 World Cup together has been the best moment of my life. Wishing you and your family all the very best for your 2nd innings. pic.twitter.com/5lRYyPFXcp

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2020

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan also took to Twitter and lauded MS Dhoni.

The 2011 World Cup win was @sachin_rt farewell but masterminded by MS Dhoni … What an incredible international career … You could argue the greatest ever white ball captain & finisher … Cheers for all the memories MS ??

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 15, 2020

Former Indian team cricketer Pragyan Ojha said that ‘some shoes will never be filled’.

For Indian Cricket, some shoes will never be filled. One of them is Mahi bhai #MSDhoni #dhoniretires pic.twitter.com/SRcsA3E0jq

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) August 15, 2020

“It was a privilege to have played with a friend and a cricketer who gave many laurels to our country on the cricketing field, very very greatly done on your career @msdhoni #dhoniretires,” former star bowler Irfan Pathan.

It was a privilege to have played with a friend and a cricketer who gave many laurels to our country on the cricketing field, very very greatly done on your career @msdhoni #dhoniretires pic.twitter.com/ksfbedyDnQ

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 15, 2020

Master Cricketer Suresh Raina shared a post in which he expressed his feelings for Dhoni and also announced his retirement.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6d3QChY-V/?igshid=ukjcrb1wcuil

Another India cricketer Vinay Kumar also took to Twitter and thanked Dhoni for countless memories on the field.

MS Dhoni: One name, a million memories! ?

What's your favourite memory of the former India skipper? pic.twitter.com/sszLHobegw

— ICC (@ICC) August 15, 2020

NEWS : MS Dhoni retires from international crickethttps://t.co/jvTJ4wVmeq#ThankYouMSDhoni ? pic.twitter.com/JB6ZxhU6dx

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 15, 2020

You have been such an inspiration to every sports person. Made the entire nation proud with your incredible achievements. Thanks for all the great & miraculous memories Mahi bhai. Have a happy retirement & very best wishes for your second innings ? @msdhoni #Dhoni #DhoniRetires pic.twitter.com/ub8baziDna

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) August 15, 2020

Former India veteran Virender Sehwag said that players will come and go but no one will be a calmer man like Dhoni.

To have a player like him,Mission Impossible. Na Koi Hai,Na Koi Tha, Na Koi Hoga MS ke jaisa. Players will come & go but there won’t be a calmer man like him. Dhoni with his connect with people having aspirations was like a family member to many cricket lovers. Om Finishaya Namah pic.twitter.com/glemkBUwWT

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 15, 2020

India team captain Virat Kohli also lauded Dhoni and thanked him for his contributions.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6lUbcluL6/?igshid=16hqhjpzkd6f0

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir also shared a post on Instagram and thanked MS Dhoni for his countless moments.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6jMQJAGkB/?igshid=1ryyzlv9jwij9

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