ICC World Cup 2019: Fans Throw Support Behind ‘Calculative’ MS Dhoni
Jul 12, 2019 at 10:30 AM
When MS Dhoni started off to wield bat like an axe in the first semi-final at the Old Trafford on July 10, the game was on until the last ball would have been bowled, but what Martin Guptill couldn’t do with the bat throughout the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019, did it in a second, that millisecond – to get rid of exemplary Dhoni, who kept things very simple while witnessing Ravindra Jadeja going all guns blazing at the other end following a disastrous start in the run chase. He is that calculative Dhoni.
Meanwhile, Twittersphere has praised Guptill for his brilliance on the field. Apart from it, many had termed Guptill’s run-out ‘freak’. On the other side, the 38-year-old Dhoni, who recently earned praise for his courageous knock, had further faced criticism for not taking his team over the line.
Moreover, Dhoni, who made his debut in 2004, had emerged as a star cricketer by playing a crucial role with the bat before ending up on becoming one of the successful captains in the cricketing landscape.
Well, on Wednesday, India has failed to chase down the modest target of 240 against New Zealand in Manchester. Earlier, the match was played on two separate days due to inclement weather.
On Tuesday, Kane Williamson-led side won the toss and elected to bat first. The Black Caps huffed and puffed to 239 for eight in 50 allotted overs.
In reply, India lost the first three wickets at the score of five. Again, when the score was 71, India lost its sixth wicket in the form of Hardik Pandya. Also, At the total of 92, Rishabh Pant, who played a rash slog-sweep to lose his wickets on the bowling of Mitchell Santner.
Dhoni did what he could’ve had one under pressure:
However, Dhoni alongside Ravindra Jadeja had stitched 116-run stand for the seventh wicket before Boult dismissed Jadeja on 77 off 59 balls.
In the space of three balls, India lost Dhoni following a brilliant direct hit by Guptill which also put an end to the hopes of millions of fans. And, above all, his die-hard fans.
Besides, apart from all the disappointment, the fans on Twitter had come up with unconditional support for Dhoni. Also, Dhoni looked devasted when he trudged off the ground following a shocking exit from the ODI showpiece.
Meanwhile, #DhoniForever is trending on Twitter.
ICC World Cup 2019: Here’s how the Twitter world has backed MS Dhoni –
A True Leader, Inspiration for Many, Role Model, India ever get a player & human being like You..😍#donotretiredhoni😭 #DhoniForever 😍 pic.twitter.com/qRrQaDX5wr
— Santosh GN (@Santoshgn07) July 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/Ranmcarjith/status/1149294065357213696
#donotretiredhoni we all need u #DhoniForever pic.twitter.com/Hm4vYkZoLb
— Kaushlendra Tripathi (@imsuperaholic) July 11, 2019
#DhoniForever
MS DHONI
Lot of love
Lot of Emotions pic.twitter.com/54BRn7zoDZ— Raghulrs (@RaghulRs17) July 11, 2019
Love you #LoveYouDhoni #DhoniForever #MSD pic.twitter.com/KPPfG8TgLa
— Rashmi Kuwal (@RashmiKuwal) July 11, 2019
#donotretiredhoni #DhoniForever
MS Dhoni in WC Knockouts
2011 – 91*(79) and MOM
2015 – 65(94)
2019 – 50(72) pic.twitter.com/WT8mxDKvwI— Troll Dhoni Haters Tamil Version (@tdhtv_offl) July 11, 2019
Dhoni is no retired #DhoniForever pic.twitter.com/owVoPsY6Zc
— Vijay (@Vijay95452935) July 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/Rebelpandey1/status/1149244056305729536
Glorious decade of captaincy😍🔥 #donotretiredhoni #DhoniForever pic.twitter.com/GQ2AdIBixu
— Balaguru (@bala_arunagiri7) July 11, 2019
Love You Thalaaaaa….!!!!♥♥♥#donotretireddhoni #DhoniForever pic.twitter.com/MLaZW9hAZm
— 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐮 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐌 (@MuthuKumarM_) July 11, 2019
yess,it's gonna be in our motherland and we definitely want mahi bhai with us❤️🇮🇳 @msdhoni ,mahi bhai please consider our requests and do not retire🙏🏻 #donotretiredhoni #DhoniForever #MsDian pic.twitter.com/1VJiRx0RA9
— Sree (@mssreeja_18) July 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/mithu240817/status/1149296846902218754
https://twitter.com/chandan06626784/status/1149170004882886656
Win or loss , play fair ferguson 🙄 #Donotretiredhoni #DhoniForever pic.twitter.com/qYXziRugPv
— Floki (@Floki_Offl) July 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/V_S_KAVIN/status/1149280182487965698
Soul of Indian cricket!!!!#DhoniForever pic.twitter.com/ZrwVyIVZ2G
— chaitali naidu (@chaitalinaidu) July 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/MMR_39/status/1149238724342927360
"I WANT PEOPLE TO REMEMBER ME AS A GOOD PERSON, NOT AS A GOOD CRICKETER" – MS DHONI
I really want you to continue….Don't retire#DhoniForever #IStandWithTeamIndia #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/Za5dKuFA2G
— Anil Patil (@beingani10) July 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/chowakidarkumar/status/1149239286597705735
#DhoniForever 😡 Umpiring Again….
6 players outside of circle instead of 5 😡😡@ICC#indiavsNewzealand pic.twitter.com/IwearQLcJO— தளபதி கிஷோர் 🔥 (@Kishore14345711) July 11, 2019
#ThankYouMSD#DhoniForever #CWC19
MS Dhoni and his achievements. The cricket King with the Midas touch. Absolute Legend. pic.twitter.com/bG4UubVFAq— JSB7 🇬🇧 (@realplaymaker7) July 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/chowakidarkumar/status/1149221442459856897
These pictures are the proof who MS Dhoni is.
What a MAN.
You will always be my Idol.
You will always be my captain.
#DhoniForever 💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/LaJdOkOAhP— Sahil Suman (@SahilSuman2011) July 11, 2019
#ThankYouMSD for these and everything #DhoniForever pic.twitter.com/s8irGsp7UN
— Elson 007 (@elsonjoan2015) July 11, 2019
#DhoniForever 💙#bleedblueforever
Thanks for Everything
We 💙 you MSD pic.twitter.com/ImKGmSHCXH— @imuday09 (@imuday13) July 11, 2019
Well played mahi 😍😘😘😘you are my inspiration 💪💪💪You are my God 🙏🙏Love you Dhoni sir 😍😍😘😘😘@msdhoni😘😘Thala😎 #DhoniForever pic.twitter.com/3zQR8uU4UC
— Arun Kumar VJ (@ArunKumarVJ11) July 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/ks4700/status/1149202387715809281
I 🙋don't mind whether INDIA win 🏆or loss . But i know one thing that i cried when @msdhoni get out he is the single hero for me….n i ❤😘him from bottom of my heart 💜❤#TuesdayThoughts #MSDhoni #DhoniForever pic.twitter.com/UZEKuQlYgN
— Rohit Choudhary (@RohitCh99) July 11, 2019
Miss u thala #Dhoni god of cricket #DhoniForever #DhoniForever well played but namaku antha day ila #Dhoni sonna eppavum bayam irkum that's thala pic.twitter.com/SBC9C4wOB0
— Kulfiee Mittai (@KulfieeM) July 11, 2019
The picture says it all. #ThankYouMSD #TeamIndia #DhoniForever pic.twitter.com/9gMZWXgeqT
— AyushK (@ayushh_kk) July 11, 2019
#DhoniForever
Play for another few years #Mahi pic.twitter.com/E7y7rYLg5A— Karan Agarwal (@KaranAg69021499) July 11, 2019
You don't play for the crowd. You play for the country.#IStandWithTeamIndia #DhoniForever #DoNotRetireDhoni pic.twitter.com/wQVDiAAk59
— Beebom (@beebomco) July 11, 2019
.@msdhoni U will be my ideal & my captain forever.❤️#DhoniForever pic.twitter.com/YvBoyr31yq
— Deep Prakash Pant (@deeppant2) July 11, 2019