Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Saturday, announcing his decision at 7:29 PM through an emotional Instagram video post.

Following this decision from the most successful captain of the country who has won 2 world cups for the nation, his former teammate and CSK teammate Suresh Raina also announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.

Actor Suriya has praised both the cricketers, calling them as real achievers, and has tweeted "A true achiever is someone who has a successful career, a happy family & gives back to the society, my hero @msdhoni & dear friend @ImRaina that's what makes you one. Only the best awaits you both in the second innings. A Salute, for inspiring the nation! #ThankYouDhoniRaina".

A true achiever is someone who has a successful career, a happy family & gives back to the society, my hero @msdhoni & dear friend @ImRaina that's what makes you one. Only the best awaits you both in the second innings. A Salute, for inspiring the nation! #ThankYouDhoniRaina pic.twitter.com/r1aVirP1yt

— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) August 16, 2020