M S Dhoni, Suresh Raina retire from International Cricket



 Indian Cricket players M S Dhoni and Suresh Raina announced their retirement from International Cricket. This means that they shall still play for games conducted within India.

About M S Dhoni



M S Dhoni is 39-year old and was a world cup winning captain. He announced his retirement through an Instagram post. He last played for the Indian cricket team during India’s 2019 ICC World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

He was awarded with Padma Bhushan in 2018, Padma Shri in 2009 and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2007-08. Under his captainship, India won the 2011 World Cup.

M S Dhoni was the first player to win ODI Player of the year award twice once in 2008 and 2009. Indian Army conferred with honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 2011. He is the second Indian cricketer to receive the honour after Kapil Dev. It is to be noted that under the captainship of Kapil Dev India won the 1983 World Cup.

M S Dhoni was also awarded with the ICC ODI Player of the year in 2008 and 2009. He also received the ICC World ODI XI. In 2011, he was conferred with Castrol Indian Cricketer of the year. In 2006, he was awarded with MTV Youth Icon of the year. In 2013, he received LG People’s Choice Award. In 2011, he received the Honorary doctorate degree by De Montfort University.

Suresh Raina



He was the first Indian to hit T20 century. He was the part of the Indian team winning 2011 world cup. He was the first Indian player and second in the world after Chris Gayle to hit 100 sixes in IPL.

When can a Cricketer retire from game?



There is no age limit for a cricketer to retire from the game. They are selected based on their fitness and their ability to playing conditions. They can retire from the game at their will.

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