MS Dhoni Announces Retirement From Test Cricket

We Miss You MS Dhoni - The Legend

No farewell matches like Sachin..

No emotional press conferences like Dravid..

He came out to bat today..

Bailed India out of trouble with his calm batting..

Managed a DRAW for his country..

Then, gave a SMILING Interview in the presentation ceremony..

Praised all his team mates for their effort in the test match..

Didn't uttered a single word about his retirement..

Then, walked away SILENTLY..

And no, he didn't announced his retirement in a media conference where he would be asked about his contributions..

He announced it through a press release so that he avoids talking with the media about himself..

You came as a SELFLESS cricketer..

You played as a SELFLESS cricketer..

You captained as a SELFLESS captain..

And you said GOOD BYE as a SELFLESS warrior!

MASSIVE RESPECT MS DHONI! __/\__

Dhoni, who took over as captain of the Indian Test team in 2008, has ended his five-day career, having played 90 Test matches. He finished with 4876 runs, 6 hundreds, 33 fifties and 294 dismissals. Below are some of the statistical highlights of India's most successful skipper.

Most successful Indian skipper

Dhoni's captaincy record: 60 matches, 27 wins, 18 losses, 15 draws, win% 45. Second comes Sourav Ganguly with 21 wins in 49 matches, win% 42.85.

Most successful Indian skipper at home

Dhoni's captaincy record: 30 matches, 21 wins, 3 losses, 6 draws, win % 70. Second comes Mohammad Azharuddin with 13 wins in 20 matches, win % 65.

Most runs as India captain

Dhoni's numbers: 3454 runs, 5 hundreds, 24 fifties, avg 40.63. Second comes Sunil Gavaskar with 3449 runs with 11 hundreds and 14 fifties at an avg of 50.72.

Highest individual score by an Indian captain

Dhoni's numbers: 224 off 265 against Australia in 2013. Second comes Sachin Tendulkar with 217 off 344 against New Zealand in 1999.

Highest individual score by a wicket-keeper captain

Dhoni's numbers: 224 off 265 against Australia in 2013. Second comes Mushfiqur Rahim with 200 off 321 against Sri Lanka in 2013.

Highest individual score by an Indian wicket-keeper

Dhoni's numbers: 224 off 265 against Australia in 2013. Second comes BK Kunderan with 192 against England in 1964.

Most dismissals and most catches by an Indian wicket-keeper

Dhoni's stats: 294 dismissals - 256 catches and 38 stumpings. Second comes Syed Kirmani with 198 dismissals - 160 catches and 38 stumpings.

Most dismissals in a match by an Indian wicket-keeper

Dhoni's numbers: 9 dismissals - 8 catches and 1 stumping against Australia in 2014. Nayan Mongia (twice) and Dhoni himself (thrice) occupy the second spot with 8 dismissals.