Mahendra Singh Dhoni quits as India captain

[Robinhood Pandey]

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has resigned as India’s cricket captain. He was leading the Indian team in ODIs and T20 ever since he retired from Tests on December 30, 2016.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni informed the BCCI that he wished to step down as the captain of the Indian cricket team from the limited overs formats of the game, said a statement from the Board.

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Dhoni will be available for selection for the One Day and T20I series against England . The senior national selectors will pick the squad on Friday.


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Rahul Johri, Chief Executive Officer of the BCCI said, “On the behalf of every Indian cricket fan and the BCCI, I would like to thank Maherdra Singh Dhoni for his outstanding contribution as the captain of the Indian team across all formats.

“Under his leadership, Indian team has touched new heights and his achievements will remain etched forever in the annals of Indian cricket.”

 

[ranjeet]

Well good move let Kohli have the feel of captaincy before the next ODI world cup.

 

[Grevion]

What!!!!
Sathiya gya hai kya? Koi samjhao ise.

 

[joekrish]

A great captain, we will miss him.
Wish him all the best in the future endeavours.

 

[FULL_METAL]

Excellent decision, he himself should retire asap, his reflexes, hand eye coordination are completely gone, this decision certainly initiates the dawn of a new era, congrats king Kohli

 

[YeBeWarned]

He is a good Captain and Cricketer ..

 

[Deadpool]

Excellent decision.
I admire the man for taking bold steps and not hanging on.

 

[kaykay]

my favourite cricketer ever!!!

 

[Desi_Guy]

The day he retires i guess i'll miss that smiling face . Truly an inspiration in real life . I even joined his gym

 

[911]

A leader can change the mindset of a team and thats what he did. Will miss his unique captaincy!

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

The best. A fan ever since I saw him hit an century in hot and humid conditions in Chennai against Pakistan. Man that was awesome. Dhoni. Your fan always _/\_ The real Super King.