<p>It was MS Dhoni's vision that led to Rohit Sharma becoming one of the greatest white-ball openers and the senior batsman on Sunday paid a glowing tribute to his former captain, calling him "one of the most influential men in the history of Indian cricket".</p>.<p>It proved to be a turning point in Rohit's career when Dhoni, who led India to two World Cup titles, asked him to open during the 2013 Champions Trophy.</p>.<p><strong>READ: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-873724.html" target="_blank">MS Dhoni announces retirement from international cricket</a></strong></p>.<p>"One of the most influential men in the history of Indian cricket. His impact in & around cricket was massive. He was a man with a vision and a master in knowing how to build a team," tweeted Rohit a day after Dhoni announced his retirement in an Instagram post.</p>.<p>"Will surely miss him in blue but we have him in yellow. See you on 19th at the toss," added the opener, referring to the Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings' clash against his Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL opener even though the schedule is not yet out.</p>.<p>The defending champions usually take on the runners-up in the opener.</p>.<p>Rohit said he is glad that the World Cup-winning skipper will continue to play the IPL for at least a couple of years.</p>.<p>Such was Dhoni's impact on his teammates that big-hitting all-rounder Suresh Raina, 33, also followed him into retirement on Saturday, leaving Rohit a little shocked. Raina also plays for CSK in the IPL.</p>.<p><strong>Also See: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/the-legacy-of-m-s-dhoni-and-suresh-raina-873861#1" target="_blank">The legacy of M S Dhoni and Suresh Raina</a></strong></p>.<p>"Bit shocking but I guess you feel it when you feel it. Good career bro, have a great retirement, still, remember the time when we came into the squad. Best wishes moving forward," Rohit wrote in another post. </p>
<p>It was MS Dhoni's vision that led to Rohit Sharma becoming one of the greatest white-ball openers and the senior batsman on Sunday paid a glowing tribute to his former captain, calling him "one of the most influential men in the history of Indian cricket".</p>.<p>It proved to be a turning point in Rohit's career when Dhoni, who led India to two World Cup titles, asked him to open during the 2013 Champions Trophy.</p>.<p><strong>READ: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-873724.html" target="_blank">MS Dhoni announces retirement from international cricket</a></strong></p>.<p>"One of the most influential men in the history of Indian cricket. His impact in & around cricket was massive. He was a man with a vision and a master in knowing how to build a team," tweeted Rohit a day after Dhoni announced his retirement in an Instagram post.</p>.<p>"Will surely miss him in blue but we have him in yellow. See you on 19th at the toss," added the opener, referring to the Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings' clash against his Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL opener even though the schedule is not yet out.</p>.<p>The defending champions usually take on the runners-up in the opener.</p>.<p>Rohit said he is glad that the World Cup-winning skipper will continue to play the IPL for at least a couple of years.</p>.<p>Such was Dhoni's impact on his teammates that big-hitting all-rounder Suresh Raina, 33, also followed him into retirement on Saturday, leaving Rohit a little shocked. Raina also plays for CSK in the IPL.</p>.<p><strong>Also See: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/the-legacy-of-m-s-dhoni-and-suresh-raina-873861#1" target="_blank">The legacy of M S Dhoni and Suresh Raina</a></strong></p>.<p>"Bit shocking but I guess you feel it when you feel it. Good career bro, have a great retirement, still, remember the time when we came into the squad. Best wishes moving forward," Rohit wrote in another post. </p>