Here's how Twitter reacted after MS Dhoni stepped down as ODI, T20 captain

Jan 5, 2017, 22:51 IST

Last night, Mahendra Singh Dhoni made an announcement that broke the hearts of millions of cricket loving Indians. Dhoni revealed that he would be stepping down as the captain of the Indian cricket team from the ODI and the T20 formats of the game and would be available for selection for the upcoming ODI and T20 series against England.

"On the behalf of every Indian cricket fan and the BCCI, I would like to thank MS Dhoni for his outstanding contribution as the captain of the Indian team across all formats. Under his leadership, Indian team has touched new heights and his achievements will remain etched forever in the annals of Indian cricket," said Rahul Johri, the Chief Executive Officer of the BCCI.

As news of his resignation spread on social media, people understandably got quite emotional about saying goodbye to Captain Cool.

Here are some of the tweets from his heartbroken fans, which included actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who played the reel version of the cricketer in M.S Dhoni, The Untold Story:

#Dhoni steps down as captain.
India: pic.twitter.com/XluVa0ONPX
— The Viral Fever (@TheViralFever) January 4, 2017

There is no one like you.
You're the reason for millions of smiles.
Take a bow my Captain.��@msdhoni #dhoni pic.twitter.com/NLRtTlcPhq
— Sushant Singh Rajput (@itsSSR) January 4, 2017

Giving up captaincy for team's future is a small sacrifice for a man who has come late in batting order for his entire career for the team.
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) January 4, 2017

Dear Dhoni

2007: Thank you for this..

2011: Thank you for this..

2013: Thank you for this.. pic.twitter.com/f0wchZk3Jq
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) January 4, 2017

Dhoni retires as captain. This is like Demahitization just after Demonetization in the country.
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) January 4, 2017

World T20, World Cup, Champions Trophy, Test No 1, IPL titles, Champions League titles. Everything in the game. #Dhoni
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 4, 2017