Who Said What: World reacts to MS Dhoni stepping down from ODI and T20I captaincy
He did it again. Just like the retirement from Tests, MS Dhoni announced that he will be stepping down from ODI and T20I captaincy duties with minimal fuss. BCCI broke the news on Twitter and it will take a while for fans to get to grips with the fact that Dhoni will no longer captain India.
The most successful captain that the country has ever had, the player who has the captained the most international matches and the only player to have captained more than 50 matches across all formats, will no longer be captain of India.
He steps down from captaincy, after having won the World T20, ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy. The only solace for Indian fans is that he will continue to represent the country in ODIs and T20Is.
Extra Cover: Twitter reacts as MS Dhoni steps down from ODI and T20I captaincy
"On the behalf of every Indian cricket fan and the BCCI, I would like to thank MS Dhoni for his outstanding contribution as the captain of the Indian team across all formats," BCCI chief executive Rahul Johri said. "Under his leadership, Indian team has touched new heights and his achievements will remain etched forever in the annals of Indian cricket."
Unsurprisingly the news of him stepping down certainly drew plenty of reaction from the cricket fraternity:
Suresh Raina:
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
Rohit Sharma:
Will miss you at the helm @msdhoni
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) 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
Ajinkya Rahane:
Sachin Tendulkar on MS Dhoni: “Congratulations to MSD on a wonderful career as a captain leading India to success in both T20 and ODI World Cups. Have seen him emerge from an aggressive player to a steady and decisive captain. It’s a day to celebrate his successful captaincy and respect his decision. Wish MSD the very best as he continues entertaining us on the field with his exploits.”
.@msdhoni #captain pic.twitter.com/8IFLI8geRE
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 4, 2017
Irfan Pathan:
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
Michael Vaughan:
Even one of the greatest captains of all time decides enough is enough ... Well done @msdhoni on an incredible leadership term .. #Dhoni
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 4, 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
S Badrinath:
Not only the best captain i have played under ,but a person from whom i have learnt about #leadership #captaincy #respect @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/wayPxYcULe
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) January 5, 2017
VVS Laxman:
@msdhoni A leader par excellenceA player's captain indeedLooking forward 2 some more stellar deeds for Team Ind from a fantastic finisher
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 5, 2017
Shahid Afridi:
Huge credit to #MSDhoni for shaping Indian team. Great captain and leader, big inspiration for cricketers around the world.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) January 5, 2017
Harsha Bhogle:
Clearly Dhoni thinks the moment has come. Thought he would quit after the Champions Trophy, but this is a selfless move.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 4, 2017
Pragyan Ojha:
As a captain, the achievements you have are outstanding & exemplary. You have set such high standards for the generations to follow @msdhoni
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 5, 2017
Isa Guha:
Congrats @msdhoni on a wonderful knock as captain. Some incredible achievements & an inspirational style for many to emulate.
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) January 4, 2017
Anurag Thakur
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