The Indian cricket lovers were shocked and left speechless when the one and only Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced to step down as captain of the ODI and T20 team on late Wednesday. Dhoni, who has contributed so much towards the success of the team as captain, has been rightly named as ’’Captain Cool’’. Well, many congratulated and respected him for his successful career and leading the team to the pinnacle of success.
Many people, including legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar applauded, congratulated the captain and paid tributes for his boundless contribution towards the team’s success. Gavaskar even told a TV channel that ‘’If Dhoni quit as a player, than he would be the first person to give a dharna outside MSD’s house asking for his comeback.” Even the Bollywood stars have also took it to twitter and applauded his captaincy.
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Here how the world has reacted on Mahindra Singh Dhoni stepping down as a captain on twitter
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar tweeted in a very special way by uploading an image of appreciation.
.@msdhoni #captain pic.twitter.com/8IFLI8geRE
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 4, 2017
Mohammad Kaif said he was blessed to have Dhoni as a captain
Take a bow @msdhoni .To lead India for 9 years with such wonderful results, India were really blessed to have you as #Captain .
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 4, 2017
Anurag Thakur appreciated Dhoni for inspiring many countries
Hey @msdhoni yuv been one of the finest leaders of Indian Cricket @BCCI, led the team to great heights & inspired so many across countries! pic.twitter.com/2SQMU8T6CX
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) January 4, 2017
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan applauded him for his incredible leadership and termed him as one of the greatest captains.
Even one of the greatest captains of all time decides enough is enough ... Well done @msdhoni on an incredible leadership term .. #Dhoni
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 4, 2017
Irfan Pathan had no word to describe the legacy as the captain of Indian team
Any aMOUNT of Words will be less to describe his legacy as the captain of Indian team @BCCI Mahi @msdhoni incredibly well done #Dhoni
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 4, 2017
Former Indian Captain Kris Srikkanth praised Dhoni saying, “Sign of a true leader is to know when to pass the baton!Thank u for the entertainment skipper u r an #Inspiration @msdhoni #livinglegend.”
Sign of a true leader is to know when to pass the baton!Thank u for the entertainment skipper u r an #Inspiration @msdhoni #livinglegend pic.twitter.com/H51ChX3yhc
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) January 4, 2017
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke also tweeted, saying “I think @msdhoni will go down as one of India's most successful captains. He is a great man and still has a lot to offer Indian cricket.”
I think @msdhoni will go down as one of India's most successful captains. He is a great man and still has a lot to offer Indian cricket.
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) January 4, 2017
Ajinkya Rahane thanked Dhoni for being a great leader.
“Thank you @msdhoni bhai for being a leader that I have learnt a lot from.Thank you my first international captain!
— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) January 5, 2017
Suresh Raina also paid rich tributes to India's most successful captain.
India's most successful captain @msdhoni who translated his vision into reality.Inspired many to dream more, do more and become more.Salute! pic.twitter.com/YjWnAgl7VQ
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 4, 2017
Rohit Sharma also praiseed Dhoni as a true leader and someone who influenced him.
A true leader @msdhoni he influenced so many cricketing careers including mine when he asked me to open in the ICC Champions Trophy
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 4, 2017
Meanwhile Indian hockey skipper P.R Sreejesh also saluted the ‘Captain Cool’.
Salute to the captain cool ????... time to achieve lots in a different role ..@msdhoni7781 @msdhoni @ pic.twitter.com/QMdBd9sh75
— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) January 5, 2017
Harsha Bhogle also applauded, saying “Time to stand up and applaud a magnificent servant, and indeed leader, of Indian cricket. #Dhoni.”
Time to stand up and applaud a magnificent servant, and indeed leader, of Indian cricket. #Dhoni
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 4, 2017
Actor who played the epic role of Dhoni, Sushant Singh Rajput, also praised the real Dhoni and tweeted, “You're the reason for millions of smiles.”
There is no one like you.
— Sushant Singh Rajput (@itsSSR) January 4, 2017
You're the reason for millions of smiles.
Take a bow my Captain.????@msdhoni #dhoni pic.twitter.com/NLRtTlcPhq
Bollwood star Anupam Kher thanked him for making everyone proud.
Thnk u @msdhoni 4 making us feel euphoric & proud all these yrs. It was not only winnings but u also defined #Attitude for Indian Cricket.
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) January 4, 2017
