'One of the greatest captains of all time'
MS Dhoni made an impact at the start of 2017 with his sudden resignation as India’s ODI and T20I captain. His team-mates, current and former, led the tributes on Twitter
ESPNcricinfo staff04-Jan-2017
.@msdhoni, you are an inspiration to millions! I will treasure each & every moment I experienced under your captaincy.#ThankYouCaptainCool pic.twitter.com/3NdHtZmK1n
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) January 5, 2017
India's most successful captain @msdhoni who translated his vision into reality.Inspired many to dream more, do more and become more.Salute! pic.twitter.com/YjWnAgl7VQ
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 4, 2017
Even one of the greatest captains of all time decides enough is enough … Well done @msdhoni on an incredible leadership term .. #Dhoni
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 4, 2017
I think @msdhoni will go down as one of India's most successful captains. He is a great man and still has a lot to offer Indian cricket.
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) January 4, 2017
A true leader @msdhoni he influenced so many cricketing careers including mine when he asked me to open in the ICC Champions Trophy
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 4, 2017
Will miss you at the helm @msdhoni
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 4, 2017
.@msdhoni #captain pic.twitter.com/8IFLI8geRE
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 4, 2017
As a captain, the achievements you have are outstanding & exemplary. You have set such high standards for the generations to follow @msdhoni
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 5, 2017
Any AMOUNT of Words will be less to describe his legacy as the captain of Indian team @BCCI Mahi @msdhoni incredibly well done #Dhoni
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 4, 2017
Sign of a true leader is to know when to pass the baton!Thank u for the entertainment skipper u r an #Inspiration @msdhoni #livinglegend pic.twitter.com/H51ChX3yhc
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) January 4, 2017
Time to stand up and applaud a magnificent servant, and indeed leader, of Indian cricket. #Dhoni
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 4, 2017
Take a bow @msdhoni .To lead India for 9 years with such wonderful results, India were really blessed to have you as #Captain .
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 4, 2017
And there should be no argument over who was India's greatest ODI captain: Dhoni had mastered the format
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) January 4, 2017
Way to go, Dhoni ! No fuss or theatrics. Stepped back like a true sportsman, with fine timing.The coolest captain, ever.. Respect
— Siddhartha Basu (@babubasu) January 5, 2017