Who said what on MS Dhoni's Test retirement

Bangalore, Dec 30: Present and former cricketers today saluted MS Dhoni for his achievements in Test cricket following his retirement from the five-day game.

Former India captain and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar led the tributes for Dhoni. The 33-year-old Dhoni surprised all by announcing his retirement from Test cricket after the 3rd India-Australia Test in Melbourne.

In a statement, Tendulkar said, "Seems like the other day that MSD debuted in Test cricket. After nine wonderful years, he says goodbye. He has several achievements both in front and behind the stumps but leading India to the No. 1 Test side would be the highlight of his Test career. I wish him the very best for the defence of the World Cup in 2015."

Dhoni ended his Test journey with 90 caps and led India in 60 matches. He took India to the number one spot in ICC Test rankings. He scored 24 not out in his final innings at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

He was at the crease when the Test ended in a draw on Tuesday. (Dhoni-BCCI discussion revealed)

Here are cricketers' reactions, via Twitter

well done on a wonderful career in test cricket @msdhoni. Always enjoyed playing together. Next target 2015 WC my friend!!

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 30, 2014

Chennai 2 G, Great career MSD @msdhoni retired as captain. Way 2 go! Well done buddy on a fantastic test inning! Good luck! @BCCI #AUSvIND

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 30, 2014

Well played @msdhoni ! Ur contribution 2 Indian cricket both as captain n player was immense ,perfect stage set 4 new leader @ImViratkohli

— Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) December 30, 2014

Just feeling a bit sad about Dhoni's retirement from Test Cricket. Didn't see it coming at all. #DhoniRetiresFromTest

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) December 30, 2014

Love the way @msdhoni plays the game ... But it's now the right time for @imVkohli to take the Indian Test team in a new direction.....

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 30, 2014

My best wishes go with u..may u have days full of laughter and happiness.we will miss u in test cricket captain cool pic.twitter.com/sjWzS0wwIQ

— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) December 30, 2014

Congratulations Dhoni Bhai on a wonderful test career. @msdhoni #respect #CaptainCool

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) December 30, 2014

Congrats Dhoni bhai on your wonderful journey of test cricket.. You will be surely missed 👍👍

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) December 30, 2014

Valiant while you led. Valiant in your departure. #Respect @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/w6xdnebG3s

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) December 30, 2014

MSDhoni's retirement in midst of test series leaves lot of us perplexed! But that's his prerogative.I'd like 2 wish MSD Happy Retirement!!

— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) December 30, 2014

New era for India starting in the New Year... Full of surprises MSD but the right decision. Well Done MSD !!

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) December 30, 2014

Bit sad but congrats @msdhoni on ur fantastic test career.u refined and brought whole new dimension to Indian cricket #unselfish#typicalMSD

— Shadab Jakati (@jakati27) December 30, 2014

Well done @msdhoni on a great Test career. Would have like to hear you talk about it with your fans.. But that will come later I hope.

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) December 30, 2014

a great story,is Dhoni;s,small town boy who grew to captain a big sport!

— shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) December 30, 2014

#legend #MSDhoni #CaptainCool #greatest #captain #respect #forever @msdhoni retires pic.twitter.com/HhmJz4HSi5

— R SRIDHAR (@coach_rsridhar) December 30, 2014

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