India’s most successful skipper of all time MS Dhoni has stepped down as a captain from the limited overs format in International cricket.
He quits from captaincy, after having won the World T20, ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy. The only solace for Indian fans is that he will continue to represent the country in ODIs and T20Is.
Unsurprisingly, the news of him stepping down certainly drew plenty of reaction from the cricket fraternity and here are some of their reactions on the micro-blogging site- Twitter.
Ravichandran Ashwin
What an unbelievable ride it's been #msdhoni ,u managed to pull through some stellar records as a leader.Wield the willow wild now???
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) January 5, 2017
The champions trophy last over discussion before and during the over will always remain etched in my memory.Great victories with #msdhoni
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) January 5, 2017
Shikhar Dhawan
One of the best captain in world cricket and good friend. Thanks for always being there and am happy will keep playing with you @msdhoni
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 5, 2017
Suresh Raina
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
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
Sachin Tendulkar
.@msdhoni #captain pic.twitter.com/8IFLI8geRE
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 4, 2017
Irfan Pathan
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
Harsha Bhogle
Time to stand up and applaud a magnificent servant, and indeed leader, of Indian cricket. #Dhoni
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 4, 2017
Pragyan Ojha
As a captain, the achievements you have are outstanding & exemplary. You have set such high standards for the generations to follow @msdhoni
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 5, 2017
Michael Clarke
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
Megan Schutt
What an outstanding 9 years – A true legacy from @msdhoni ?? So many achievements and so well respected. Well done ???? #Dhoni
— Megan Schutt (@megan_schutt) January 5, 2017
Michael Vaughan
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
Kris Srikkanth
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
Mohammad Kaif
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
Aakash Chopra
Team never felt that he wasn’t in control of the proceedings…not many read the ODI better than MSD. Best Indian ODI captain ever. #Respect
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 5, 2017
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