Dhoni retires from Test Cricket

[Salamuddin]

I had a strong feeling this will be his last test series. But mid series is a surprise.

So how will his legacy in test cricket be judged? Does he make India's AT test XI?

I think Dhoni would make the all time India's test XI if you consider both keeping and batting for the wicketkeepers' slot.
He averages close to 40 with the bat - no other Indian keeper even comes close. And his keeping at its best may not have been
brilliant but it was certainly competent.

 

[Bahnz]

Not the best captain, but certainly an excellent player and one that India will miss.

 

[biased indian]

Lol, do you think they'll only agree to some sort of hybrid version of DRS then, different to what the other sides play under?

Surely if they subscribe to it, they'll have to accept it the way it is wouldn't they?

As far as DRS is considered we currently have it different from all other teams rt ...so i am open to all possibilities

 

[Salamuddin]

Don't know why some people are acting so surprised over this.
I think it was always the plan on the part of the BCCI and the India selectors that Dhoni would quit the test captaincy after the Australia tour.

India's transition/rebuilding phase which started after the World Cup win in 2011 is pretty much over. There really is no point in Dhoni staying - the next generation are now blooded in test cricket and establishing themselves.

 

[biased indian]

Don't know why some people are acting so surprised over this.
I think it was always the plan on the part of the BCCI and the India selectors that Dhoni would quit the test captaincy after the Australia tour.

India's transition/rebuilding phase which started after the World Cup win in 2011 is pretty much over. There really is no point in Dhoni staying - the next generation are now blooded in test cricket and establishing themselves.

Wonder when our transition/rebuilding phase with regards to medium/fast bowlers will end !!!!

 

[BoyBrumby]

Slightly surprised he's given tests away as well as the captaincy.

Aside from the intangible quality of leadership he undoubtedly brought, his runs from #7 are going to be hard to replace.

Maybe he just didn't fancy playing on under someone else.

 

[theegyptian]

Which Big Bash team will he go to?

Don't think Indians are allowed by their board to play in rival t20 comps.

 

[Salamuddin]

The interesting question for me is whether Dhoni will quit limited overs cricket post the world Cup.

He only turns 34 in July next year. If he keeps himself fit and now that he has quit tests, it's not inconceivable he could continue on to the T20
world championships in India in 2016 and dare I say it, perhaps even the world cup in England in 2019.

 

[duffer]

Don't think Indians are allowed by their board to play in rival t20 comps.

Oh.

 

[anil1405]

First reaction to this news was a big sigh of relief. His captaincy made the team look more mediocre than it was.

Nevertheless thanks for some good contributions through your career. Can't forget the brilliant double hundred against Aussies at home that set the tone for the series.

 

[sledger]

One less slogger in test cricket can only be a good thing.

 

[weldone]

good smart decision there by Dhoni

I look forward to him captaining in limited overs for a looong time now.

 

[harsh.ag]

The interesting question for me is whether Dhoni will quit limited overs cricket post the world Cup.

He only turns 34 in July next year. If he keeps himself fit and now that he has quit tests, it's not inconceivable he could continue on to the T20
world championships in India in 2016 and dare I say it, perhaps even the world cup in England in 2019.

Tbh, I think Dhoni is the kind of guy who wants to and will make a smooth foray into the corporate world, and scale heights there as well and have a full career. Indian Cements Board of Director in a decade imo.

 

[Burgey]

Certainly a player who left his mark on Indian cricket and carried himself well with the burden of keeping and captaincy. Don't go much on many of his tactics, but he's an immense cricketer. Been a massive part of Indian cricket's rise. Credit to him.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Certainly a player who left his mark on Indian cricket and carried himself well with the burden of keeping and captaincy. Don't go much on many of his tactics, but he's an immense cricketer. Been a massive part of Indian cricket's rise. Credit to him.

Yeah, there was always a strange disconnect between Dhoni the swashbuckling batsman and Dhoni the uber-stodge captain.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Boy, what will Ian Chappell do in the combox now?

 

[vic_orthdox]

Oh don't worry, he'll absolutely attach himself to Kohli for the first while. Even just because he has Dhoni as a reference point.

 

[Gnske]

Boy, what will Ian Chappell do in the combox now?

I hope he gives a spiel or two every day on how much he thinks it's a pissweak move.

 

[OverratedSanity]

 

[Burgey]

Unban the 'gland so he can pay homage...