MS Dhoni Retires: Anushka Sharma, Abhishek Bachchan & Others wish goodluck

Former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, lovingly called Mahi by fans, announced his retirement from international cricket. The much-loved skipper with a huge fan following took to Instagram to inform his fans. He wrote, “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired.”

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Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired

A post shared by M S Dhoni (@mahi7781) on Aug 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

MS Dhoni, 39, was known for his calm demeanour and cool disposition on the field even when things were not going his way. He led the Indian cricket team to win the first-ever Twenty20 World Cup held in 2007. In 2011, the Indian team won its second Cricket World Cup under his captaincy. He is also known as one of the best wicket-keepers and a destructive finisher batsman. He led Chennai Super Kings to victory thrice.

Fans of the legendary cricketer were heartbroken but extended their warm wishes and also wished him good luck for his journey ahead. A number of celebrities too took to social media to wish him good luck.

Here is how Abhishek Bachchan, Anushka Sharma, R. Madhavan and many more wished Dhoni:

End of an Era. Thank you @msdhoni for all the memories! All the best for your next innings. You filled a nation with belief and pride. One of the greatest of all time. 🙏🏽

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 15, 2020

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This little gem of a photo is one of my prized possessions. It was taken around the year 2007/08 at ND Studio in Karjat. I was about 22 years old, working as an assistant director. I took up this particular job only because the ad film featured the one & only MS Dhoni. I was overworked and underpaid, but I didn’t care- I just wanted to be in His presence. I was even injured at the time, but I worked through the pain in the hope that as a reward for my sincere efforts, I would be granted a chance to briefly meet MSD and maybe get a photo with him. When I finally met him, I was completely awestruck. He was so humble, so down-to-earth, full of grace and exuded an unmistakable aura of kindness. My love, respect and reverence for him grew even stronger. After I did my first movie, Sapna (who was our common hairstylist at the time) called me one day and said ‘hey I know you’re a massive MSD fan, he’s shooting at Mehboob studio, come & meet him if you’d like’. Man-oh-man! I just dropped everything and rushed to the studio to meet him! He was jovial and warm and praised my performance in BBB. We hung out, I had my cap and jersey signed by him, like a true fanboy. That day, I felt like I was walking on the clouds! Since then, every time that I have the good fortune of meeting him, I am left energised and enthused, as if a big brother has blessed me with energy and motivation to go out and be the best that I can be. 🙏🏽 MSD is one of the greatest sportsmen to have ever lived. I’m lucky to have witnessed his playing career in my lifetime. A paragon of excellence. An icon of the sport. My hero forever. 🌟 Thank you Mahi Bhai for bringing glory to our great nation and filling a billion hearts with pride. 🇮🇳 #MSD the #GOAT 🐐

A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) on Aug 15, 2020 at 10:40pm PDT

@msdhoni Bro you always were super CLASSY, STYLISH AND HUMBLE. I have always admired you demure and grit. Aur अलविदा कहने का आपका अंदाज़ दिल छू gaya और आंसू भी ले आए। what an appropriate song you chose ….I smiled and had tears at the same time. pic.twitter.com/7fMvzwYIXb

— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) August 16, 2020

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Aur Ek alag se tribute iss Jodi ko bhi ❤️ @mahi7781 @sureshraina3 🇮🇳 🏆

A post shared by Siddhant Chaturvedi (@siddhantchaturvedi) on Aug 15, 2020 at 9:40am PDT

मेरे प्यारे @msdhoni!
ज़िंदगी की असली उड़ान अभी बाक़ी है,
ज़िंदगी के कई इम्तिहान अभी बाक़ी है,
अभी तो नापी है मुट्ठी भर ज़मी हमने,
अभी तो सारा आसमान बाक़ी है!!!
हम भले ही आपको खेल के मैदान में मिस करें! लेकिन हमारे दिलों पर आप हमेशा राज करेंगे।जीते रहो।
आपका फ़िल्मी पिता।😍 pic.twitter.com/qdkn1lT0KJ

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) August 15, 2020

How can I ever forget the iconic sixer!! World cup champions 2011 India!! Was in the stands at Wankhede, proud and tears rolling down… Cricket will never be the same… Take a bow @msdhoni 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/69vsf96820

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) August 15, 2020

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