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"Thank You Cricket For MS Dhoni" English Fans Shower Love On Ex-India Captain In Leeds

Akshita Patel

MS Dhoni gets love from fans in England [Source: @mufaddal_vohra, @MSD07VK18/X.com]MS Dhoni gets love from fans in England [Source: @mufaddal_vohra, @MSD07VK18/X.com]

As India takes on England in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, fans paid tribute to former Indian captain MS Dhoni. On a glass wall of a cafe, a beautiful message was dedicated to Dhoni, which resonated with many cricket lovers back home in India.

Dhoni, the only Indian captain to have won three ICC trophies for India, retired from the sport back in 2020. However, the legendary cricketer’s legacy still remains alive in millions of cricket lovers' hearts.

MS Dhoni Fever Grips England Amid Test Series

India faced England in the first Test of the five-series at Headingley, Leeds, on June 20. Indian cricket fans on the street spotted a cafe that had a heartwarming message written for MS Dhoni.

“Thank You England For Cricket. Thank You Cricket For MS Dhoni,” the message read.

Fan message for MS Dhoni [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Fan message for MS Dhoni [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

While Dhoni struggled as Test captain in England, his overall legacy in ICC events is immortal. Even after over 5 years since his retirement, cricket lovers continue to honour his legacy in every way they can.

Dhoni, meanwhile, recognises the fans’ support. He is still playing in the IPL for CSK. He was retained as an uncapped player and appointed as stand-in captain after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury in 2025. But Chennai finished last on the points table.

Rishabh Pant Surpasses MS Dhoni’s Record In Leeds

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant dazzled on Day 1 of the Headingley Test with a fluent 65* off 102 balls, helping India reach 359/3. In the process, Pant overtook MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara to become the highest-run-scoring Asian wicketkeeper in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia), amassing 1,746 runs from just 49 innings. MS Dhoni had 1,731 from 60 innings. Pant has scored more than half his Test runs outside Asia, with 4 of his 6 Test centuries coming in SENA.