Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who on Wednesday stepped down as India’s One-Day International and Twenty20 International (T20I) sides captain, was hailed as “one of the finest leaders” by former BCCI president Anurag Thakur.
Hey @msdhoni yuv been one of the finest leaders of Indian Cricket @BCCI, led the team to great heights & inspired so many across countries! pic.twitter.com/2SQMU8T6CX
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) January 4, 2017
Thakur was joined by noted cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle and 2012 Olympic bronze medal-winning shooter Gagan Narang in highlighting Dhoni’s achievements as India captain.
I congratulate @msdhoni on an illustrious career as Capt who led #TeamIndia to memorable victories in T20WorldCup 2007 & 2011 @ICC WorldCup! pic.twitter.com/bTAZoJ9J9b
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) January 4, 2017
Well done @msdhoni on ur international captaincy career !! India's most successful captain.a record to be extremely proud of.
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) January 6, 2017
.@msdhoni #captain pic.twitter.com/8IFLI8geRE
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 4, 2017
Good thing about this decision is that there is still no competition for Dhoni.Would be keen to know who he consulted though! Suspect nobody
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 4, 2017
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
https://twitter.com/ImRo45/status/816721877821313024
Trying to think like #Dhoni. Kohli most likely 2019 World Cup captain, so best that he leads in the Champions Trophy so best he starts now.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 4, 2017
3 ICC titles and some glorious highs. Captain @msdhoni thank you for the memories! Wish you finish on a sparkling note.
— GAGAN NARANG (@gaGunNarang) January 4, 2017
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
Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that India was blessed to have Dhoni as captain for nine years.
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
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
For former hockey star Tushar Khandker, it was a shocking news:
The biggest news of the day #MSD steps down .Thanks for all the trophies which u have given to us as a captain #salute ?? @msdhoni @BCCI
— Tushar khandker (@tusharkhandker) January 4, 2017
I will remember Dhoni as a captain, who got calmness of nerves & champion like performance on the big nights to Indian cricket. #dhoni
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 5, 2017
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. Cont…..
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) January 5, 2017
It's about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it" @msdhoni
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) January 5, 2017
“Thank you @msdhoni bhai for being a leader that I have learnt a lot from.Thank you my first international captain!
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) January 5, 2017
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
My fav #Dhoni moment remains off the field. Came to a post win party in a practice shirt – When asked why 'Isi se to sab kuch hai' he said
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) January 5, 2017