New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- India's legendary captain and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on this day five years ago, pulling the curtains down on a career that redefined the standard and status of Indian cricket.

At 7:29 pm on August 15, 2020, the announcement left the world of cricket at a standstill after Dhoni and his long-time compatriot and friend Suresh Raina announced that they had their last dance in the international circuit.

It wasn't a long retirement note that Dhoni penned to bid adieu. With a simple message on Instagram, he wrote, "Thanks a lot for your support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired."

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