'Sport will never be the same after Bhai': Suresh Raina sends MS Dhoni a heartfelt note on his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame

'Sport will never be the same after Bhai': Suresh Raina wrote a lovely note on his former captain and friend, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, after Dhoni inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday. On Monday in London, Dhoni was announced as an inductee into the ICC Hall of Fame, making eight more candidates, with Dhoni being the 11th Indian, added to the ICC Hall of Fame as a player. The ICC Hall of Fame is made for those who are significant in cricket's history and have contributed in a meaningful way to the longevity of the sport. Players are eligible to be picked for the ICC Hall of Fame five years after they have played their last international match.

Raina reflected on how Dhoni's "well-deserved" Hall of Fame induction for the calmness he brought and indelible legacy on the game will inspire the next generation of cricketers.

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"The Legend Enters the Hall! @mahi7781 incredible career & contributions to cricket have earned him a well-deserved spot in the Hall of Fame. From electrifying finishes to game-changing leadership, Dhoni bhai has left an indelible mark on the sport. His calm demeanor, razor-sharp instincts & unwavering commitment have inspired millions. A true icon & legend of the game, his legacy will continue to inspire generations of cricketers #MSDhoni #HallOfFame #legend," Raina wrote in a post on Instagram.

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MS Dhoni - The most successful white-ball captain of India

As of now, Dhoni is still the only captain in cricket history to win all three ICC trophies as a white-ball captain. Dhoni began his journey, which would lead him to becoming the best Indian white-ball captain ever, with a young and inexperienced side winning the 2007 T20 World Cup, followed with winning the ODI World Cup in 2011, with the ICC Champions Trophy added to his collection in 2013.

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His extraordinary leadership always turned chaos into calm, pressure into opportunity and dreams into reality. Dhoni captained India in the most One Day International (ODI) matches - 200. He occupies the second spot in wins as captain, 110 wins, behind Ricky Ponting - 165 wins.

He also finished his career as a top ODI batter for India. He will always be remembered for his unbeaten 183* against Sri Lanka in 2005, which is the highest score by a wicketkeeper in ODI History. In finishing his career with over 10,000 ODI runs at 50.57 average, his legacy as a batter is just as impactful and lasting.

Dhoni did not do it alone, though, he was joined alongside Australian batting legend Matthew Hayden, South African legends Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla, and former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori as five men's cricketers were inducted According to the induction, former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor and former Pakistan women captain Sana Mir were also inducted into the list.

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