‘That was the last day I played for India’ - MS Dhoni reflects on his final stages of his international cricket career

MS Dhoni in Interview.
MS Dhoni in Interview. (Photo Source: Twitter)

Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the most loved cricketers on the planet. The 42-year-old has been revered as one of the greatest leaders ever for the Indian team, and under his leadership, the Men in Blue went on to win many major titles.

Recently, during a promotional event for the RIGI, the former skipper was asked about the final stages of his international career, to which Dhoni replied that the World Cup 2019 semi-final was the last day he played cricket for India in his mind.



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