August 15 is special for every Indian. This is the day when the country celebrates independence, but the 15 August of 2020 became even more emotional for cricket lovers. On this day, two legendary players of Indian cricket, MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina Has said goodbye to international cricket. Both players have their fantastic career Has contributed significantly to Indian cricket. Therefore, along with independence, the date of August 15 is also remembered due to the retirement of these two stars.

Dhoni-Raina Surprised the world, announced retirement

It was the evening of 2020, when the whole country was immersed in the color of Independence Day. Then suddenly a news came which surprised crores of cricket lovers. Dhoni Instagram But a passionate Video While sharing, he announced that he is now retiring from international cricket. Every decision from his decision Fan Got a shock

Shortly after Dhoni, his closest partner Suresh Raina Also declared retirement. Raina And Dhoni’s friendship was famous both inside and outside the field. Together the two gave India many historic victories, Whether it is 2011 ODI World Cup or 2013 Champions Trophy.

Suresh Raina Told why both of them retired on August 15

Raina During an interview, he told why the two players retired on August 15. Raina Said, “We had already made up our mind that on 15 August Retirement Announced doDhoni’s Jersey Number is ‘7’ and mine Jersey The number is ‘3’. 73 is formed, including both and on 15 August (2020), India got freedom 73 years. So perhaps there could not have been a better day for retirement. “

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MS Dhoni, one of India’s most successful captains in white ball cricket, has become immortal in Indian cricket forever. Under Dhoni’s leadership, Team India won not one or two but 3 ICC Trophy. His international career started in 2004 and in the next 16 years he made a lot of records. Then the date came when Dhoni said goodbye to his career, that is, on 15 August 2020, he announced his retirement. Do you know why MS Dhoni took retirement on 15 August (India Independence Day)?

Why retire on August 15?

The date of August 15 is not only MS Dhoni but one of his best friends is also special for Suresh Raina. Both of them stopped their international cricket career on the same day. Five years ago, Raina himself told why he and Dhoni announced retirement on 15 August itself.

After retiring on 15 August 2020, Suresh Raina had revealed in a media interview and told that, “We had already made up their mind that Dhoni will announce retirement on August 15 (Saturday). Dhoni’s jersey number is ‘7’ and my jersey number is ‘3’. The two are formed 73 and on 15 August (2020), India could not get independence on 15 August (2020).

Former cricketer Suresh Raina also said that Dhoni started his career on 23 December 2004, while his career started on 30 July 2005. Raina said that the career of both of them started at the same time, he also stayed together for many years in Chennai Super Kings and he had decided to take retirement together.

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