Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday retired from Test cricket with immediate effect, citing strain of playing all formats, after his team lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia.
Social media was abuzz with tributes and reactions pouring in as soon as he announced his retirement. Here's what they had to say:
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 Love the way >@msdhoni plays the game ... But it's now the right time for >@imVkohli to take the Indian Test team in a new direction.....
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) >December 30, 2014New era for India starting in the New Year... Full of surprises MSD but the right decision. Well Done MSD !!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) >December 30, 2014
