Published: Dec 30, 2014, 10:40 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 31, 2014, 10:15 AM (IST)
Little did the world know that when Mahendra Singh Dhoni walked out of Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after helping India secure a draw against Australia, it would be the last time he would be doing so in Test cricket.
Dhoni’s decision to retire from Test cricket shocked the cricket fraternity and the Twitter space was flooded with tributes pouring from all over the world.
Dhoni, who made his debut in December 2005, played 90 Tests, leading 60 of them. Sachin Tendulkar, who retired from cricket a year back, congratulated Dhoni on his marvellous career. The entire cricket world paid rich tributes to the Indian skipper, who undoubtedly is among the modern greats of the game.
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well done on a wonderful career in test cricket @msdhoni. Always enjoyed playing together. Next target 2015 WC my friend!!
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 30, 2014
Valiant while you led. Valiant in your departure. #Respect @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/w6xdnebG3s — Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) December 30, 2014
90 matches, 4,876 runs, 33 50s, 6 100s, 256 catches, 38 stumpings – well done on a fantastic Test career @msdhoni! pic.twitter.com/E7I35cmqWj
— ICC (@ICC) December 30, 2014
Superb test career of a super captain .. He is one legend in a league of his own @msdhoni — Naman Ojha (@namanojha35) December 30, 2014
Really gutted that MS has retired from tests.1of my favorite batsmen but more importantly a GREAT GREAT guy!All the best to him always!
— Masaba Gupta (@MasabaG) December 30, 2014
At the end- asking why instead of why not is far better an end. Farewell to one of India’s greatest cricketer — Yajurvindra Bilkha (@YSB7) December 30, 2014
Sad to see India’s top captain retire so abruptly. He deserved a better Adieu. Hope he was not driven it
— Yajurvindra Bilkha (@YSB7) December 30, 2014
Congrats on ur test career mahi @msdhoni. M sure the players r going to miss u in the dressing n on the field in whites #dhonitheleader — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 30, 2014
With test avg close to 40 and a wicket keeper with amazing record , @msdhoni presence would have helped Indian middle order to be stable
— Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) December 30, 2014
More clarification is needed. Fans want to know why Dhoni retired: VVS Laxman to NDTV http://t.co/Ex4HTIurJ5 pic.twitter.com/uhOGoZCfGv — CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) December 30, 2014
Sachin Tendulkar reacts to MS Dhoni’s retirement from Tests in a statement. Read here – http://t.co/gI84AFvFDy pic.twitter.com/uQzhnTn84P
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 30, 2014
Congratulations @msdhoni on a fine test career. #welldone — Jason Gillespie (@YCCCDizzy) December 30, 2014
Well done @msdhoni on a great Test career. Would have like to hear you talk about it with your fans.. But that will come later I hope.
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) December 30, 2014
My best wishes go with u..may u have days full of laughter and happiness.we will miss u in test cricket captain cool pic.twitter.com/sjWzS0wwIQ — Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) December 30, 2014
Bit sad but congrats @msdhoni on ur fantastic test career.u refined and brought whole new dimension to Indian cricket #unselfish#typicalMSD
— Shadab Jakati (@jakati27) December 30, 2014
Chennai 2 G, Great career MSD @msdhoni retired as captain. Way 2 go! Well done buddy on a fantastic test inning! Good luck! @BCCI #AUSvIND — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 30, 2014
A decision maker must be respected for his ability to take them. #DhoniRetires already creating qs marks?Let’s savour the #DhoniTestMoments
— Anjum Chopra (@Anjum__Chopra) December 30, 2014
MS Dhoni well done on an outstanding Test career!! — Andy Bichel (@BichelAndy) December 30, 2014
Congratulations @msdhoni on your test career.stay happy.God bless
— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) December 30, 2014
Congratulations @msdhoni on your test career! We all know ur captaincy skills but 200 at chennai was one of ur best May God bless u — yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 30, 2014
@msdhoni came in quietly, rose to dizzying heights and quits quietly..of course, he will be around to torment bowlers in shorter formats..
— wv raman (@wvraman) December 30, 2014
@msdhoni Test Cricket will miss your unique persona, your calm presence blended with your playful spirit and exceptional skill #WellDone — Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) December 30, 2014
Congrats to @msdhoni on a great Test career ave 38 with the bat as keeper is very good, I am sure many would say he should of got more…
— Alex Tudor (@alextudorcoach) December 30, 2014
congrats @msdhoni on a fantastic test career.an outstanding leader,a match winner&a inspiration.it was a pleasure playing with you;) @BCCI — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 30, 2014
A huge congrats to @msdhoni on a fantastic Test career. Not only a tremendous player but one of the nicest guys I have played against.
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) December 30, 2014
A huge congrats to @msdhoni on a fantastic Test career. Not only a tremendous player but one of the nicest guys I have played against.
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) December 30, 2014
Indian cricket will miss Mr.dhoni in test matches for sure ..May God bless him ..all the very best to whomever is gonna fill his shoes..
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) December 30, 2014
Congrats to @msdhoni on a wonderful test career. It was a pleasure to have played against U. #MrCool from India.
