Former Indian skipper, MS Dhoni has completed as many as 15 years in international cricket on Monday. From his debut on this day in 2004 against Bangladesh in Chattogram, Dhoni has earned a name for himself glorified his status as a cricketing legend in the last 15 years. MS Dhoni led India to two World Cups and established himself as one of the greatest finishers the game has seen.
Known for his cool and calm demeanor, the former Indian skipper receives love and respect from his teammates and opponents alike and commands a huge fanbase. So it is no surprise that wishes poured in for the 38-year-old cricketer on this special occasion as it the day when he made his ODI debut against Bangladesh.
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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kings XI Punjab led the way with a unique tweet to signify just how difficult it will be for any team to replace MS Dhoni.
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ββ Folder empty1β£5β£ years ago, we learnt to play the Mahi way! π€©#SaddaPunjab #15YearsOfDhonism @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/N3yIP3NR4e
β Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) December 23, 2019
One of the fans wrote: βNo one can replace for you thalaβ¦.β. A fan along with a video of someone in an India jersey praying in front of Dhoniβs poster, another user wrote: βThis Craze of MS DHONI is Unmatchable for Agesβ.
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More such tweets congratulating and wishing MS Dhoni flooded Twitter
When it's about team player
First person who comes in my mind is THALA#15YearsOfDhonism #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/QK3Tewi9d7β Hemanth Satya (@hemanthkalk) December 23, 2019
It doesn't matter how you start ,
Finish it like #Dhoni #15YearsofDhoni @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/UnenSDz7Awβ Gyanu Bhattaraiπ³π΅π³π΅ (@iamgb007) December 23, 2019
This Signature 6 From Mahi Last Till My Deathβ¦..
DHONI π₯π₯π₯β¦.#15YearsofDhoni pic.twitter.com/fGOwfQtc9j
β ViNaYaK KaViN (@Vinayakkavin1) December 23, 2019
This only happens to dhoni #15YearsOfDhonism pic.twitter.com/znq3YYjRjz
β Ala cunning puram lo (@YashwanthVarm16) December 22, 2019
Only die hard MS Dhoni fans can relate to this one!ππ #15YearsOfDhonism @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/E9lW6hWTlh
β MS Dhoni Fans Official (@msdfansofficial) December 22, 2019
This Craze of MS DHONI is Unmatchable for Ages ππ₯
RT if you are Proud MS Dhoni Fan π€#15YearsOfDhonism pic.twitter.com/u0ZALO98XW
β Sharukh π π π (@sharukhMSD) December 22, 2019
MS Dhoni played as many as 90 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 T20 Internationals for India.
Dhoni has been on a sabbatical in recent times as he last appeared for India in their World Cup semi-final defeat to New Zealand. He took a sabbatical after that and has not been included in any series since, sparking speculation about his future. But fans can expect to see him next when the IPL 2020 kicks off in March.