Tributes pour in for Dhoni as former Indian skipper announces retirement

Tributes from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and former Pakistan right-arm fast bowler Wasim Akram, among others, poured in after Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced he was retiring from cricket.

“@msdhoni one of my favourite Crickterers has bade adieu to international cricket.He was someone who came ,played and conquered. Won India T20 World Cup World Cup and champions trophy.Loved his daring style never afraid of the opposition.Go well Mahi whatever you do in life,” tweeted Wasim. 

@msdhoni one of my favourite Crickterers has bade adieu to international cricket.He was someone who came ,played and conquered. Won India T20 World Cup World Cup and champions trophy.Loved his daring style never afraid of the opposition.Go well Mahi whatever you do in life

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) August 15, 2020

“A big thank you to both of you for your contribution to cricket, I am and will always be a fan. Huge respect @msdhoni sir & @ImRaina sir! #MSDhoni #Raina,” he tweeted. 

A big thank you to both of you for your contribution to cricket, I am and will always be a fan. Huge respect @msdhoni sir & @ImRaina sir!#MSDhoni #Raina

— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) August 15, 2020

This man surely knows how to FINISH THINGS OFF IN STYLE ?

Be it a Six to win the ? or an out-of-the-blue IGTV video to hang up his ?

We are watching this on loop for the rest of the night. Are you?@msdhoni #MSDhoni #ThankYouDhoni #DhoniRetires pic.twitter.com/ctpKSTzDrv

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) August 15, 2020

MS Dhoni was Legendary Cricketer, an Incredible Captain, a known finisher and a humble human being. Thanks for the unforgettable memories, you will forever be in the heart of your friends and fans.@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/gBnnQSTfMM

— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) August 15, 2020