Mahendra Singh Dhoni shocked his fans 5 years ago. (Photo-PTI)
On 15 August 2020, the whole country was immersed in celebration of independence, then something happened that the heart of cricket fans broke completely. Those who win three ICC titles for India Mahendra Singh Dhoni Suddenly surprised everyone by retirement from international cricket. This faded the Independence Day a bit faded. Cricket fans do not forget this day even today. Dhoni, who won the 2011 World Cup title to Team India by hitting Six, has completed five years from retirement from international cricket, but even today cricket fans keep missing Dhoni.
Dhoni shocked 5 years ago
Five years ago, on 15 August 2020, Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket at exactly 7.29 am. During this, he posted a video on his Instagram page. In the background of this video, the song “Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shire Hoon…” was playing. Mahi wrote in the caption of this video that always thanks for your love and support. From 7:29 pm, I should be considered retired.
Dhoni played his last international match against New Zealand during the ODI World Cup in 2019. This match was the semi -final of the World Cup, in which Team India had to face defeat by 18 runs. Under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Team India captured three ICC title. This included the 2007 T20I World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is currently playing in the Indian Premier League.
Dhoni’s international career
Former captain of Team India Mahendra Singh Dhoni Has played 350 ODIs. In this, he has scored 10773 runs at an average of 50.57. This includes 10 centuries and 73 half -centuries. Apart from this, he has also done 321 catches and 123 stumping. Dhoni has scored 4876 runs in 90 Test matches at an average of 38.09. During this, he has scored 6 centuries and 33 half -centuries. Apart from this, 38 stumping and 256 victims are also caught.
Dhoni has played 98 T20I matches for Team India. It has scored 1617 runs at an average of 37.60. During this, he had hit two half -centuries. The day Dhoni took retirement from international cricket, his friend Suresh Raina also said goodbye to international cricket.
Suresh Raina also retired from cricket on August 15
Shortly after Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired from international cricket, his special friend Suresh Raina Also announced retirement from international cricket. During this, Raina wrote on Instagram, “It was very special to play with you (Dhoni). With full pride, I want to join you in this journey. Thacu India, Jai Hind”.
Dhoni and Raina gave Team India a memorable victory on many occasions. For a long time, the two players also played together for Chennai Super Kings. Raina played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20I matches for Team India. In Test cricket, the left -handed batsman scored 768 runs including a century, 5,615 runs including five centuries in ODIs and 1,604 runs in T20I.
