IPL 2020 Schedule: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians to Open IPL 2020 on September 19, Confirms Rohit Sharma

Indian limited-overs' vice-captain and Mumbai Indians skipper took to Twitter to pay tribute to MS Dhoni's career, who announced his retirement on Saturday, and in the process also confirmed the opening fixture of IPL 2020 to be held in the UAE, starting September 19.

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Rohit wrote tagging MS Dhoni, "One of the most influential man in the history of Indian cricketClapping hands sign His impact in & around cricket was massive. He was a man with vision and a master in knowing how to build a team. Will surely miss him in blue but we have him in yellow. See you on 19th at the toss."

One of the most influential man in the history of Indian cricket👏His impact in & around cricket was massive. He was a man with vision and a master in knowing how to build a team. Will surely miss him in blue but we have him in yellow.

See you on 19th at the toss @msdhoni 👍😁 pic.twitter.com/kR0Lt1QdhG

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 16, 2020

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The defending champions usually take on the runners-up in the opener. Rohit said he is glad that the World Cup-winning skipper will continue to play the IPL for at least a couple of years.

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Bit shocking but I guess you feel it when you feel it. Good career bro, have a great retirement, still remember the time when we came into the squad 😁 best wishes moving forward @ImRaina pic.twitter.com/63nmPkuiMM

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 16, 2020

Such was Dhoni's impact on his teammates that big-hitting all-rounder Suresh Raina, 33, also followed him into retirement on Saturday (August 15), leaving Rohit a little shocked. Raina also plays for CSK in the IPL. "Bit shocking but I guess you feel it when you feel it. Good career bro, have a great retirement, still remember the time when we came into the squad. Best wishes moving forward," Rohit wrote in another post.