India Inc bids emotional farewell to MSD: Mahindra recalls Dhoni's hairstyle, 3 lessons by the cricketer
The Mahindra Group boss remembered the first time he noticed 'Captain Cool'.
India Inc bosses took to Twitter to remember the former Team India skipper. These glowing tributes by corporate India to the World Cup-winning captain will make you nostalgic and proud of India's 'Captain Cool'.
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The Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra began his Monday morning with a special tribute to India's most successful captain who led the country to World Cup triumphs in 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI).
He admitted to not being a cricket expert, but recalled first noticing him after his 'mother pointed him out on TV intrigued because of his hairstyle. While much has been said about what Dhoni brought to the game, the 65-year-old business tycoon said that MSD reminded people to be authentic and bold, take risks and stand out to make an impact.
Much has been said about what #Dhoni brought to the game. I’m no expert on cricket & I remember I 1st noticed him… https://t.co/WmENpCWkSe
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) 1597645758000Heard my friend singing:दुखी मन मेरे सुन मेरा कहनाजहाँ नही धोनी, वहाँ नही रैना.#DhoniRetires #RainaRetires
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) 1597612103000Radhika Gupta, the MD & CEO of Edelweiss AMC, thanked Dhoni for being a brilliant cricketer and a world-class leader.
Thank you Dhoni, for not just being a brilliant cricketer, but a world class leader. ���� #Dhoni
— Radhika Gupta (@iRadhikaGupta) 1597507838000Sajjan Jindal, the Chairman and MD of JSW Group, sent out best wishes to the cricketer. "His ability to deliver under pressure and put the team before himself made him an internationally respected icon. India will miss him on the field," he wrote.
Best wishes to #MSDhoni as he retires from all forms of International Cricket. His ability to deliver under pressur… https://t.co/wtSisLjMcQ
— Sajjan Jindal (@sajjanjindal) 1597507328000Billionaire Gautam Adani pointed out that Dhoni inspired millions from small towns and humble homes to dream.
#MSDhoni said goodbye to international cricket but what he achieved in the past decade and half can never be reflec… https://t.co/eaZobkT0qu
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) 1597561147000Thanks for all the countless memories @msdhoni. An absolute favorite would be your sprint towards the stumps, a spe… https://t.co/NWvnJvm2TA
— Navin Agarwal (@NavinAgarwal_V) 1597515593000E-commerce player Snapdeal's CEO Kunal Bahl said Dhoni gave inspiration to everyone to be calm and humble.
Watching Dhoni on and off the field gave inspiration to everyone from all walks of life to be calm, humble, always… https://t.co/rFgtxkyqJn
— Kunal Bahl (@1kunalbahl) 1597504671000Tech Mahindra CEO and Managing Director CP Gurnani, who called himself an ardent Dhoni fan, said leaders never retire but choose a different platform.
Ardent fan of #Dhoni the sportsman, greater fan of Dhoni the leader.A small town boy,he proved that leadership is a… https://t.co/5Sdp7Cn04H
— CP Gurnani (@C_P_Gurnani) 1597550820000
A veteran at the death, the former skipper proved once again that he still remains one of the finest finishers in the game.
Here are some other instances when MS Dhoni rescued a game from the jaws of the opposition:
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