Lata Mangeshkar, The Ultimate Dhoni Fan Asks Him Not To Retire

Singer Lata Mangeshkar’s tweet requesting Dhoni to not require is all of us right now.

After delivering a nail-biting semi final match against New Zealand on 9 July, MS Dhoni is being showered with love and respect online and singer Lata Mangeshkar has also joined that list.

She tweeted requesting him to not retire, like any loyal fan would.

“Desh ko aapke khel ki zaroorat hai” (India needs your cricket).

Namaskar M S Dhoni ji.Aaj kal main sun rahi hun ke Aap retire hona chahte hain.Kripaya aap aisa mat sochiye.Desh ko aap ke khel ki zaroorat hai aur ye meri bhi request hai ki Retirement ka vichar bhi aap mann mein mat laayiye.@msdhoni

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 11, 2019

Before the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup began, there was a lot of speculation that this could be Dhoni’s last World Cup. Dhoni captained the Indian cricket team when they won the 2011 World Cup and made the win even more memorable as Sachin Tendulkar was set to retire that year.

After losing the semi finals, Indian cricket fans are urging Dhoni to stick around for at least the next World Cup.

At a time like this everyone has ifs and buts about him. I will say categorically that Dhoni is simply the best cricketer, leader and human being. Your time is not done yet Dhoni. You have lots more to contribute. Your fitness defies age.

— Prannoy Roy (@PrannoyRoyNDTV) July 10, 2019

Where would even our dreams be without Mahinder Singh Dhoni? Truest lionheart we've had.

— Raja Sen (@RajaSen) July 11, 2019

Some fans are tweeting with the #DoNotRetireDhoni.

#donotretiredhoni
We love to see you while batting. You have given so much to all of us.We want to play more cricket and want to see you enjoying the passion and love you have towards cricket.I can say proudly that I'm an MSD fan💖 please do not retire for a while.. Love to see u pic.twitter.com/L7KewQSOtP

— Akshay jain (@Akshjain_123) July 11, 2019

You are my legend..You made me start watching all matches till the end.. U made me believe in Tailenders.. U r the legendary finisher.. Please guide the youngsters and create a better future for Indian Cricket.. We need you for that.... #donotretiredhoni pic.twitter.com/g2rUHOZYmt

— Ajith Mohan (@Ajith6780) July 11, 2019

Tensions were really high when three important wickets fell just forty minutes into the match. However, the amazing partnership between Jadeja and Dhoni gave fans hope till the very end. Dhoni’s run out left a lot of Indians in tears.

Even the umpire exhaled a hefty "woah” when the appeal for Dhoni’s wicket was made!

#Dhoni #SirJadeja #INDvNZ #indiavsNewzealand the umpire reaction tells, what we deserve.... pic.twitter.com/NxM6lKLOCu

— Badrinath Biswal (@Badri_sb) July 10, 2019

Well we couldn’t agree with Lata Ji more. He does have a lot of cricket left in him and here’s hoping we do get to see him represent India for the 2023 World Cup too.