#ThankYouDhoni Trends On Twitter As BCCI Drops MS Dhoni From Central Contracts List

MS Dhoni fans received a big setback on Thursday when their hopes of seeing their beloved cricketer returning to action soon took yet another blow after the BCCI dropped the former India skipper from the list of centrally contracted players. MS Dhoni, who was awarded a Grade A contract last time, did not feature in the list of 27 players who received the contracts.

Apart from MS Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik, Ambati Rayudu and Khaleel Ahmed were also dropped from the list. MS Dhoni has not played a competitive game since the end of the World Cup. As soon as the tournament ended, he took a sabbatical from the game and is yet to return to action. He was expected to return to action during the home season but he is yet to play a game.

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Chief selectors MSK Prasad then made it clear that the selection panel is unlikely to recall the former captain by saying that he and his colleagues are moving on from the veteran wicketkeeper. Since then, Rishabh Pant has been persisted with in ODIs and T20Is. Recently, India coach Ravi Shastri had said that Dhoni is likely to retire from ODIs but could come into contention for the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year if he does well in the IPL.

And with nothing clear on what the future holds for MS Dhoni, the fans now think that the legendary cricketer is set to retire after being dropped from central contracts list. As soon as the BCCI released the list, MS Dhoni fans flooded Twitter with tributes for him.

Here are some of the reactions:

MS Dhoni not included in BCCI contract for Oct 2019 to Sep 2020. #ThankYouDhoni *wipes tears*

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 16, 2020

So his career ended the same way it started. Poetic.

MS Dhoni (2004-2019)#ThankyouDhoni pic.twitter.com/jWzVojGW0V

— ` (@FourOverthrows) January 16, 2020

MS Dhoni not provided with a central contract by the BCCI. Not even a grade 'C' contract. The writing is on the wall. The swansong match will happen soon… or perhaps won't? #ThankYouDhoni https://t.co/7itGuwmF8Z

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) January 16, 2020

I have never seen Dhoni in Bollywood Party, Weekend Party, Pub and New Year Parties.

But,
He spotted with "Balidaan Insignia" on Mobile Cover, Hat and Gloves.

And He's the only Cricketer to serve in the Indian Army and Participated in Army stunts in Kashmir.#ThankYouDhoni pic.twitter.com/JGzT1YnHRa

— Nisha Jha (@IndiaNisha18) January 16, 2020

#ThankYouDhoni Always #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/2jEekCygXY

— Sir Jadeja Fan (@SirrrJadeja) January 16, 2020

1) Dhoni plays last ODI in India at home with army cap
2) World cup fail
3) Out of BCCI contract
4) Struggle in IPL to make it into T20WC
5) Retirement #ThankYouDhoni#MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/6sQEqvVLAl

— Geeky Comrad (@GeekyComrade) January 16, 2020

#ThankYouDhoni for leading the team like no one ever did,taking tough decisions on field,leading a young side & winning the 2007 t20 WC,2011WC,2013CT.Taking full credit in defeat and never came in limelight in victory..As he always ignored his haters I'm going to ignore u✌ https://t.co/UdW6u1EMNb

— Krish (@Krish73042827) January 16, 2020

Dhoni Paaji deserves a good farewell

You cannot let him retire this way ??#ThankYouDhoni

— હર્મેશ જાદવ ?? (@BeingHarmesh09) January 16, 2020

A player like MS comes once in a lifetime. He made a big impact wth his captaincy n his tremendous batting skills. The way he'd captained Indian team is remarkable. No matter hw many smrt captain will come bt no one can match the legacy of this man.#ThankYouDhoni #MSDhoni #Thala pic.twitter.com/s6gh21R9M1

— Ayush (@cold_showers_) January 16, 2020

Man who always put team before personal achievements.
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Dhoni fan forever ❤️❤️#ThankYouDhoni pic.twitter.com/wGmsPgllBI

— Political Di⏺ (@arrya19661275) January 16, 2020

While other players wanted a retirement match for them Dhoni even didn't want a formal retirement ceremony. He silently withdrew himself. #ThankYouDhoni

— Rkdubung2 (@rkdubung2) January 16, 2020

MS Dhoni is dropped from @BCCI's list of centrally contracted players. Looks like an unannounced retirement by Former Indian Captain. #ThankYouDhoni

— Tanisha Gupta (@TheTanishaGupta) January 16, 2020

Meanwhile, Test opener Mayank Agarwal earned his maiden central contract and is in Grade B. Other new names in the contracts are – Navdeep Saini, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Shreyas Iyer and Washington Sundar. All of them earned Grade C contracts.