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In a significant move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly to retire the iconic No. 7 jersey, as a tribute to the legendary MS Dhoni.
A fitting tribute to MS Dhoni’s iconic legacy
This decision comes as a mark of respect for Dhoni’s illustrious career, during which he led India to triumph in all three white-ball ICC tournaments while donning the No. 7 jersey. The association between Dhoni and the number has become iconic in cricketing history. This retirement of jersey mirrors a similar gesture made for Sachin Tendulkar, whose No. 10 jersey was aಌlso retired by𝐆 the Indian board.
BCCI informs Team India players about the decision
According to the Indian Express report, 📖Team India players, including debutants, have been informed that the numbers 7 and 10 are now off-limits. The official has further confirmed that a total of 60 numbers have currently been allotted to the players in the Indian ♌cricket team.
“The young players and current Indian team players have been told not to pick M S Dhoni’s Number 7 jersey. The BCCI has decided to retire Dhoni’s T-shirt for his contribution to the game. A new player can’t get No. 7, and No. 10 was already off the list of available numbers,” a senior board official was quoted as saying as pe🎐r the report.
“At present, 60-odd numbers are designated to the regulars in the Indian team and those in contention. So even if a player is out of the team for about a year or so, we don’t give away his number to a new player. That means a recent debutant has just 30-odd numbers to choose from,” the official concluded.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Dhoni’s no 7 jersey retired by BCCI is ultimate recog♏nition to a Legend who blasted into the scene and won everything possible through calm Leadership. Jersey retires but Corporate lessons will live forever. What a Champion.
— Cricket-Sanket 🏏 (@awesomesanket)
Sleepy me got a mini attack misreading Dhoni's jersey number retired as Dhoni retired. Bc you can't even be sure, this guy can even announce retirement midnight.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer)
MS Dhoni’s iconic No.7 jersey is offic♎i♉ally retired by BCCI. (Indian Express)
BCCI has informed players in the national team, especially the debutants, that they don’t have the option of numbers associ♏ated with Tendulkar and Dhoni.
— Ishan Joshi (@ishanjoshii)
MS Dhoni's No.7 jersey has been officially retired from the Indian cricket team by BCCI As a tribute to the legend 💛
— Media Myths (@Media_Myths)
What a beautiful news to wake up to.
Dhoni’s number 7๊ jersey has now officially been retired by BCCI.
— Vibhor (@dhotedhulwate)
MS Dhoni's No.7 jersey has been officially retired by the BCCI.
— Lalatendu Rout (@Littu85)
MS Dhoni's number 7 Jersey retired from Indian cricket. The Message is permanently clear Thala for a reason 🧿
— Himanshiii Tripathi (@Himanshiii_T)
Jersey No.7 Retired !! 🇮🇳💙
“The young players and current Indian team players have been told not to pick MS Dhoni’s Number 7 jer🎐sey. The BCCI has decided to ret🌠ire Dhoni’s T-shirt for his contribution to the game.” | |
— Nithish MSDian 🦁 (@thebrainofmsd)
MS Dhoni's No.7 jersey has been officially retired by the BCCI. (Indian Express).
— abhay singh (@abhaysingh_13)
MS Dhoni's number 7 Jersey retired from Indian cricket as a tribute to the legend. [Express Sports]
– BCCI has informed the players in the national team.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
CSK captaincy and beyond
Notably, Dhoni continues to contribute to the sport, captaining the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with the franchise reta🎃ining him ahea♐d of the upcoming IPL 2024 auction.
