MS Dhoni, the former skipper of the Indian cricket team, announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. “Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. from 1929hrs consider me as retired,” Dhoni posted on his Instagram handle.

The announcement came a day after he joined his Indian Premier League club Chennai Super Kings teammates in Chennai ahead of this year’s tournament in the UAE. Soon after the news, personalities across the country reacted to Mahi’s retirement. These include politicians, cricketers and Bollywood celebrities.

So sorry to hear that #msdhoni retired half an hour ago. A true giant of the game, India's finest wicketkeeper-batsman & a transformative captain, he left a stamp on Indian cricket that defined an era. March on, Dhoniji. There will be other peaks to climb. https://t.co/Y4r8FBCO92

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 15, 2020

I join millions of cricket fans across the globe to thank @msdhoni for his unparalleled contributions to Indian Cricket. His cool temperament has turned several hot encounters in India’s favour. Under his captaincy India was crowned World Champions twice in different formats.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 15, 2020

The only captain who gave India 3 @ICC trophies & unforgetabble performances, the legendary #MSDhoni !
We will miss watching your game on the field.
Mahi, I wish you all the success in all future endeavours!@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/wVImGKqiz3

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 15, 2020

Well Played! @msdhoni
You took India’s name to the pinnacle of world cricket with your performance and leadership. Every Indian is proud of you.

My best wishes on your next innings.

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) August 15, 2020

Every cricketer has to end his journey one day, but still when someone you've gotten to know so closely announces that decision, you feel the emotion much more. What you've done for the country will always remain in everyone's heart...... pic.twitter.com/0CuwjwGiiS

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2020

Your contribution to Indian cricket has been immense, @msdhoni. Winning the 2011 World Cup together has been the best moment of my life. Wishing you and your family all the very best for your 2nd innings. pic.twitter.com/5lRYyPFXcp

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2020

To have a player like him,Mission Impossible. Na Koi Hai,Na Koi Tha, Na Koi Hoga MS ke jaisa. Players will come & go but there won’t be a calmer man like him. Dhoni with his connect with people having aspirations was like a family member to many cricket lovers. Om Finishaya Namah pic.twitter.com/glemkBUwWT

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 15, 2020

Nooooo !!!
You’ve always known the best ..
Thanks for the entertainment #Dhoni #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/0Jwqb4hgaT

— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) August 15, 2020

Love the Legend @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/31OQL3Qcov

— Guru Randhawa (@GuruOfficial) August 15, 2020

Mahi is regarded as one of the best captains and wicketkeepers in the history of Indian cricket. Since the conclusion of the 2019 Cricket World Cup rumours of Dhoni's retirement from cricket had been making rounds as he had taken a break from the game in 2019.

He was on the only captain to clinch all three important International Cricket Council (ICC) trophies - the World Cup, the World Twenty20 and the Champions Trophy.