Two-time World Cup-winning former India captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020, (Independence Day), thus ending over one year of suspense and also an era during which his often unorthodox leadership and finishing skills became the stuff of legends.

"Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. from 1929hrs consider me as retired," Dhoni posted on his Instagram handle. Dhoni's announcement was made one day after he joined his IPL team Chennai Super Kings teammates in Chennai ahead of the IPL 2020 edition in the UAE.