Indian cricket legends MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli (PTI)
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News1815-02-2026, 17:58

BCCI Asked MS Dhoni to Formalize Exit, Late Night Mail Sealed Decision

  • Former India batter Jatin Paranjape revealed how BCCI communicated with MS Dhoni about stepping down from white-ball captaincy.
  • Dhoni, the only skipper to win all three major ICC trophies, had retired from Tests two years prior.
  • Despite leading India in 2015 World Cup and 2016 World T20, India fell short in semi-finals.
  • Dhoni pledged to help the team grow alongside new captain Virat Kohli, who was waiting in the wings.
  • Dhoni sent a late-night email stating, "I would like to step down," formalizing his exit and ushering in the Kohli era.

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