Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has announced his retirement from international cricket. The former skipper has not played international cricket since the 2019 50 over World Cup in England.

The news of Dhoni’s retirement came as the former skipper announced he will be joining the Chennai Super Kings for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) in the United Arab Emirates.

Dhoni cemented his place in Indian cricket history by leading India to their only 50 over World Cup, T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy. He finishes as one of the best wicketkeeper batsmen that the game has seen. Dhoni retired from Test cricket in 2014 and was dropped from India’s centrally contracted players in January this year.

Dhoni posted news of his retirement on Instagram. “Thanks a lot for your love and support throughout. From 19:29 hours consider me as retired,” he wrote.