Indian cricketers react to MS Dhoni stepping down from ODI and T20I captaincy

5 Jan 2017 6:12 AM GMT

Under MS Dhoni's leadership India have won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, the ICC ODI World Cup in 2011 and ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday decided to step down as ODI and T20I captain. (Photo: AFP)

Mumbai: Arguably one of the best captains in the history of India cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday decided to step down as ODI and T20I captain.

The 35-year-old, who silently quit the Test captaincy in Melbourne during the 2014 Australia tour, chose a similar path to relinquish the limited overs role.

Dhoni has been India's most successful captain. Under his leadership India have won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, the ICC ODI World Cup in 2011, ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 and also reached the top of the Test rankings in 2009.

Indian cricket fraternity took to Twitter to congratulate the ‘Captain Cool’ for his successful captaincy career. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar was one of the first to congratulate Dhoni.

Tendulkar in his congratulatory message wrote, "Congratulations to MSD on a wonderful career as a captain leading India to success in both T20 and ODI World Cups. I have seen him emerge from an aggressive player to a steady and decisive captain.

"It's a day to celebrate his successful captaincy and respect his decision. Wish MSD the very best as he continues entertaining us on the field with his exploits."