Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the latter announced his retirement from international cricket.

The PM in his letter wrote, “In your trademark unassuming style you shared a video that was enough to become a passionate discussion point for entire nation. 130 crore Indians were disappointed but also eternally grateful for all that you have done for Indian cricket.”

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On August 15, the former India captain announced his retirement from international cricket.

“Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired,” he said in a video post on Instagram.

Dhoni is regarded as one of India’s most successful captains, having led the country to two World Cup titles — the World T20 in 2007 and the ODI World Cup in 2011.