Mahendra Singh Dhoni Quits Test Cricket: Top-10 Quotes
Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired from Test cricket on Tuesday after featuring in 90 matches. He made his debut in 2005 against Sri Lanka and the Melbourne Test was his last although Dhoni will continue playing in ODIs and T20Is.
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired from the longest format of cricket after a career spanning nine years. The drawn Test against Australia in Melbourne was his final outing in whites. Tributes and accolades came in large numbers for the cricketer. Here are the 10 best quotes. (Dhoni Retires From Test Cricket)
1) Sachin Tendulkar (former India captain): Seems like the other day that MSD debuted in Test cricket. After nine wonderful years, he says goodbye. He has several achievements both in front and behind the stumps but leading India as the No.1 Test side would be the highlight of his Test career. Wishing him the very best for the defence of the World Cup in 2015.
2) Sunil Gavaskar (former India Test captain): Respect Dhoni's decision to quit. We should respect his incredible contribution to Indian cricket. Can't measure in words. Probably his quitting came one Test early.
3) Suresh Raina (India and IPL teammate): Valiant while you led. Valiant in your departure. Respect MS Dhoni!
4) Russell Arnold (Former Sri Lanka cricketer): New era for India starting in the New Year. Full of surprises MSD but the right decision. Well Done MSD !!
5) R Vinay Kumar (India and Karnataka cricketer): Congrats Dhoni bhai on your wonderful journey of Test cricket.. You will be surely missed.
6) Darren Ganga (West Indies cricketer): Congratulations on a fantastic Test career MS Dhoni. You refined Indian Cricket and showed quality leadership throughout.
7) Iain O'Brien (former New Zealand cricketer): When a player's time is up, it's up. Those that slammed Swann for going mid series will pile into MSD? Well done on going on your terms MSD.
8) Stuart Broad (England all-rounder): (MS Dhoni) Has done a lot to promote the game of cricket in India, always sad seeing a good player retire.
9) Saqlain Mushtaq (former Pakistan spinner): Well done MS Dhoni on a wonderful career in Test cricket.
10) Harsha Bhogle (noted cricket commentator): MS Dhoni showed India what a tough man from a small town could dream and achieve. He has been a role model. Respect.