One of the most impactful cricketers and smartest brains in the history of cricket decided to bring the curtains down on his glorious career on August 15th. MS Dhoni via an Instagram post announced his retirement through a video montage and saying: ‘Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired.’
His retirement triggered a wave of emotional and heartfelt messages and tributes for him on social media with people from all walks of life taking to twitter lauding the contribution of MS dhoni in the game of cricket.
While he has decided to leave the international cricket but fans will get to witness the magic of Mahendra Singh Dhoni on-field when the Indian Premier League returns on September 19 from UAE.
Recently, in an interview, former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman talked about Dhoni’s upcoming stint for his team Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming edition of the IPL. Talking about the same, he said:
“Number one is we all have to recognise that he (Dhoni) is very passionate about CSK. One of the reasons CSK has been the most successful franchise has been MS Dhoni’s leadership. So, he will go out and he will do everything possible for CSK to win the trophy. But as far as the fans are concerned, I think the euphoria will be there to be seen.”
He added:
“Till the time he is going to play cricket, he will be captaining CSK. I think each and every movement of MS Dhoni will be watched very closely, will be relished by each and every cricketing fan of his. So, they will enjoy each and every moment MS Dhoni spends on the cricket field,’
While fans are requesting BCCI to arrange a farewell match for the legendary cricketer, on the other hand, VVS Laxman talked about Dhoni’s retirement and where he is likely to play his farewell match. VVS Laxman believes that just like Sachin Tendulkar ended his career at the Wankhede Stadium, MS Dhoni would play his farewell match at the Chepauk stadium. Talking about the same, he said:
“I think MS Dhoni’s farewell game will be whenever he plays his last match for CSK. And I can tell you for sure, just like the way Sachin had that farewell match at the Wankhede, I think the farewell match will be at the Chepauk.’
He added:
“And all the fans, not only at the ground but around the world, not only the Indian fans but all the cricketing fans will be watching that last game of MS whenever that will happen,”
