‘Thanks PM Narendra Modi for your appreciation’: Dhoni shares PM Modi’s letter following his retirement

Sports: Days after Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from International Cricket, Dhoni shared a heartfelt letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which the latter praised and appreciated his achievements in the more than a decade long career.

MS Dhoni posted the letter on Twitter thanking PM Modi for appreciating him, saying, “An Artist, Soldier and Sportsperson what they crave for is appreciation, that their hard work and sacrifice is getting noticed and appreciated by everyone. thanks PM @narendramodi for your appreciation and good wishes.”

PM Modi lauded Dhoni for his achievements on the cricket field and everything he has done for India.

“In your trademark unassuming style you shared a video that was enough to become a passionate discussion point for entire nation. 130 Cr Indians were disappointed but also eternally grateful for all that you have done for Indian cricket,” PM Modi wrote in a two-page long tweet.

https://twitter.com/msdhoni/status/1296362680580636672

Earlier, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket at 19:29 PM IST on August 15 after a decorated 16-year career for Team India.