Tue, 21-Oct-2025

MS Dhoni retirement: Pakistani cricketers poured in tributes, laud his contributions

MS Dhoni resigns from cricket

Tributes have been poured in by the entire cricket fraternity after Former Indian captain MS Dhoni had announced his retirement from international cricket.

The Pakistan cricket community hailed MS Dhoni in one voice, calling him one of the greatest captains that India produced.

MS Dhoni made the announcement of his retirement by uploading a video on his Instagram account and wrote, “Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired.”

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Pakistani stalwarts such as Inzamam-ul-Haq, Basit Ali, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis Mudassar Nazar, Shahid Afridi and many others showed immense respect for Dhoni.

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Suresh Raina also signs off int’l cricket after MS Dhoni

Suresh Raina retired

Just minutes after Mahindra Sindh Dhoni, India’s left-handed batsman Suresh Raina has also announced his retirement.

Raina took to Instagram and confirmed his decision. “It was nothing but lovely playing with you, MS Dhoni. With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India.”

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The batsman made his debut at the age of 18 against Sri Lanka in 2005. He last played for India in July 2018 and had failed to make it to the squad for the 2019 ICC World Cup.

He played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20 internationals, scoring 7,988 runs. Sureshwas part of the team that won the 2011 ICC World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy.

However, the International Cricket Council (ICC) posted a tweet, paying tribute to the retired pair that share a close bond both on and off the pitch.

Noting down a list of their joint achievements in the 50-over format, ICC tweeted “What a duo!”

However, tributes and thank-you messages have poured in on social media by fans and netizens for both Dhoni and Raina announced their retirements.

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