MS Dhoni Retires: Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Taapsee Pannu react to Captain Cool’s retirement from international cricket

Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket yesterday(August 15). Obviously his decision has left the entire nation heartbroken. Everyone right form politicians to Bollywood celebs took to their social media to bid goodbye to Captain Cool and thank him for all the wonderful and memorable moments he gave us.

B-town celebs like Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Taapsee Pannu and several others have reacted to Dhoni’s retirement announcement. While Taapsee called it an end of en ara, Anushka thanked the former captain for the memories.

Dhoni took to his Instagram handle to share a video. Alongside which he wrote, “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6ZQn1lGBi/

Commenting on Dhoni’s post, Ranveer Singh wrote, “?? LOVE YOU MAHI BHAI ?❤️???? THANK YOU FOR MAKING US SO PROUD ?”

The ‘Padmaavat’ actor shared yet another heartfelt post for MS Dhoni. Sharing major throwback pic with the cricketer, Ranveer wrote, “This little gem of a photo is one of my prized possessions. It was taken around the year 2007/08 at ND Studio in Karjat. I was about 22 years old, working as an assistant director. I took up this particular job only because the ad film featured the one & only MS Dhoni. I was overworked and underpaid, but I didn’t care- I just wanted to be in His presence. I was even injured at the time, but I worked through the pain in the hope that as a reward for my sincere efforts, I would be granted a chance to briefly meet MSD and maybe get a photo with him. When I finally met him, I was completely awestruck. He was so humble, so down-to-earth, full of grace and exuded an unmistakable aura of kindness. My love, respect and reverence for him grew even stronger. After I did my first movie, Sapna (who was our common hairstylist at the time) called me one day and said ‘hey I know you’re a massive MSD fan, he’s shooting at Mehboob studio, come & meet him if you’d like’. Man-oh-man! I just dropped everything and rushed to the studio to meet him! He was jovial and warm and praised my performance in BBB. We hung out, I had my cap and jersey signed by him, like a true fanboy. That day, I felt like I was walking on the clouds!”

He further added, “Since then, every time that I have the good fortune of meeting him, I am left energised and enthused, as if a big brother has blessed me with energy and motivation to go out and be the best that I can be. ??MSD is one of the greatest sportsmen to have ever lived. I’m lucky to have witnessed his playing career in my lifetime. A paragon of excellence. An icon of the sport. My hero forever. ? Thank you Mahi Bhai for bringing glory to our great nation and filling a billion hearts with pride. ?? #MSD the #GOAT ?”

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Anushka Sharma shared a post on her Insta stories that reads, “Thank you MSD for the memories that we will never forget”

Taapsee Pannu taking to her Twitter handle wrote, “A chapter ends in Indian cricket.”

? a chapter ends in Indian cricket https://t.co/rIyCFrwVn4

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) August 15, 2020

Yami Gautam reacting to the announcement tweeted, “Immense respect for M.S Dhoni for not just being an outstanding player but also setting an exceptional example with his conduct and journey, on & beyond field.”

Immense respect for M.S Dhoni for not just being an outstanding player but also setting an exceptional example with his conduct and journey, on & beyond field https://t.co/cuRg79nUwP

— Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) August 15, 2020

Riteish Deshmukh said, “No retirement from our hearts#MSDhoni”

No retirement from our hearts ♥️ #MSDhoni @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/SMRA15L00L

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 15, 2020

“Nooooo !!! You’ve always known the best.. Thanks for the entertainment#Dhoni #MSDhoniRandeep Hooda,” tweeted Randeep Hooda.

Nooooo !!!
You’ve always known the best ..
Thanks for the entertainment ??? #Dhoni #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/0Jwqb4hgaT

— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) August 15, 2020

Along with Dhoni, cricketer Suresh Raina too announced his retirement. For them Sidharth Malhotra shared, “A big thank you to both of you for your contribution to cricket, I am and will always be a fan. Huge respect @msdhoni sir & @ImRaina sir! ”

A big thank you to both of you for your contribution to cricket, I am and will always be a fan. Huge respect @msdhoni sir & @ImRaina sir!#MSDhoni #Raina

— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) August 15, 2020

MS Dhoni made his test debut in 2005 and retired from the longer format of the game nine years later. He is hands down one of the country’s most successful captains better known as one of the best finishers and wicketkeeper. He will continue to play for Indian Premier League.

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