Here's how the nation reacted to Captain Cool's retirement

MS Dhoni of India bats during game two of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval on January 15, 2019 in Adelaide, Australia. Credit: Getty Images

From sports icons to film celebrities to politicians, wishes poured in from all corners for former captain 'Cool' of the Indian cricket team Mahendra Singh Dhoni who announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday evening.

After months of speculation and chatter around his retirement, Dhoni took to Instagram to make the world know about his decision of stepping down on August 15. "Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. from 1929hrs consider me as retired," Dhoni posted on his official handle.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Dhoni's retirement: