Suresh Raina hails MS Dhoni's ICC Hall of Fame induction: ‘His legacy will continue…'
Suresh Raina has celebrated MS Dhoni's inclusion in the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame. Dhoni became the 11th Indian to receive the honour on Monday and was among seven former players to have been inducted. Raina, who played a majority of his career under the captaincy of Dhoni in international cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) said that the honour is 'well deserved'.
'The Legend Enters the Hall! @mahi7781 incredible career & contributions to cricket have earned him a well-deserved spot in the Hall of Fame. From electrifying finishes to game-changing leadership, Dhoni bhai has left an indelible mark on the sport. His calm demeanor, razor-sharp instincts & unwavering commitment have inspired millions. A true icon & legend of the game, his legacy will continue to inspire generations of cricketers #MSDhoni #HallOfFame #legend,' Raina wrote in a post on Instagram.
Regarded as one of the most successful captains of all time, Dhoni led India to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Additionally, he was captain of the Indian team when they climbed to the top of the ICC Test rankings in 2009. 'It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever,' Dhoni is quoted as saying by the ICC in its statement announcing the induction.
The other greats who were inducted along with Dhoni were Australia's Matthew Hayden, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori, South African Hashim Amla, former Pakistan captain Sana Mir and England's Sarah Taylor. The former India players to be inducted before Dhoni are Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Diana Edulji, Anil Kumble, Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid, Vinoo Mankad and Neetu David.
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