Mahendra Singh Dhoni has announced on Instagram video that he has retired from International Cricket. He made a video with the song Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shaya Hu…sung by Mukesh.
मैं पल दो पल का शायर हूँ
पल दो पल मेरी कहानी है
पल दो पल मेरी हस्ती है
पल दो पल मेरी जवानी है
The legend of the cricket and captain cool has surprised the world by announcing his retirement on Instagram video shown above by saying “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired”.
He made his debut against Bangladesh in Dec 2004 and never looked back in last 16 years. Dhoni played 90 Tests, 350 ODIs, 98 T20Is and won 2007 T20 world cup, 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and 2013 Champoions Trophy.
He is most admired cricketer in India and world and fans will still be able to see him play in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 for CSK (Chennai Super Kings).
There has been overwhelming support and tweets from Cricketers, Celebrities and fans…
Massive boots to fill. It’s been a privilege and honour to be part of the dressing room and seeing you as a thoroughbred professional at work. Salute one of India’s greatest cricketers. Second to none. Enjoy. God Bless MS DHONI ??? pic.twitter.com/n6CfDTvE9q
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) August 15, 2020
MS Dhoni: One name, a million memories! ?
— ICC (@ICC) August 15, 2020
What's your favourite memory of the former India skipper? pic.twitter.com/sszLHobegw
Every cricketer has to end his journey one day, but still when someone you've gotten to know so closely announces that decision, you feel the emotion much more. What you've done for the country will always remain in everyone's heart…… pic.twitter.com/0CuwjwGiiS
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2020
Captain. Leader. Legend. Thanks Mahi bhai for everything you have done for the country! ?? #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/IhcF6FAicL
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 15, 2020
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
Congratulations @msdhoni on a great International career. It was an honour to play alongside. Your calm demeanour and the laurels you brought as skipper will forever be remembered and cherished. Wishing you the very best.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 15, 2020
There’s only one #MSDhoni. Thank you my friend and elder brother for being the biggest inspiration in my career. Will miss playing with you in the blue jersey but am sure you will always be there for me and will keep guiding me ???? #7 pic.twitter.com/Q3j9pbcOGy
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 15, 2020
NEWS : MS Dhoni retires from international crickethttps://t.co/jvTJ4wVmeq#ThankYouMSDhoni ? pic.twitter.com/JB6ZxhU6dx
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 15, 2020
Suresh Raina also announced that he is joining the journey with Captain Cool.
Suresh Raina to join Dhoni on his journey ?? pic.twitter.com/kmkbf8RQJ2
— ICC (@ICC) August 15, 2020
MS Dhoni in international cricket.. 538 matches 17266 runs 44.96 ave 79.07 S/r 16 100s 108 50s HS 224 829 dismissals 634 catches 195 stumpings.
There was also a movie (M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story) made on his life and his character is played by Late Sushant Singh Rajput.


M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports film written and directed by Neeraj Pandey. It is based on the life of former Test, ODI and T20I captain of the Indian national cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The film stars Sushant Singh Rajput as Dhoni, along with Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, and Anupam Kher. The film chronicles the life of Dhoni from a young age through a series of life events.
THANK YOU.