Having made his international debut in 2004, Dhoni rose through the ranks in Indian cricket. He was eventually named the ODI captain, succeeding Rahul Dravid when he relinquished the post, and then ascended to full-time Test captain once Anil Kumble retired. "Former India captain Mr Mahendra Singh Dhoni has announced his retirement from international cricket. "One of the most admired and respected cricketers, Dhoni is also among the most successful captains in world cricket. ‘Mahi’ as we all fondly refer to him, has had an exceptional career in international cricket.

Source: The Hindu August 15, 2020 14:26 UTC