PM Modi writes a letter to MS Dhoni: Eternally grateful for all that you've done

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday joined the nation to thank ace cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his contribution to Indian cricket. "... eternally grateful for all that you have done for Indian cricket in the last decade-and-a-half," Narendra Modi wrote in a letter to Captain Cool.

MS Dhoni, one of most successful Indian captains of all-time, bid adieu to international cricket on August 15. He is the only captain to win all three major ICC trophies — the T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.

Remembering Dhoni's 16-year long journey on the field, Modi said, "Your names will go down in history as being one



of the world's batting greats, among the greatest cricketing captains and certainly one of the best wicket-keepers the game has seen."

The Ranchi boy debuted in the ODIs in 2004-05. "Rising from humble beginnings in a small town, you burst onto the national scene, made a name for yourself and most importantly made India proud," Prime Minister wrote.

Former Indian captain also thanked Narendra Modi after receiving the letter. "An Artist,Soldier and Sportsperson what they crave for is appreciation, that their hard work and sacrifice is getting noticed and appreciated by everyone.thanks PM @narendramodi for your appreciation and good wishes," Dhoni tweeted.