Mahendra Singh Dhoniretires from Test Cricket, Virat to lead lead India in Sydney

Mumbai Dec 30

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has decided to retire from Test cricket, citing strain of playing all formats. In a statement, BCCI said Dhoni has chosen to retire from Test Cricket with immediate effect in order to concentrate on ODI and T20 formats.

Dhoni announced to end his test career after India forced draw in third test at Melbourne as Australia clinched the four match series.

The statement said, the BCCI while respecting the decision of M S Dhoni, wishes to thank him for his enormous contribution to Test Cricket and the laurels that he has brought to India. India, trailing 0-2 in the four-match test series against Australia, would be led by Virat Kohli in the fourth and final match in Sydney. Dhoni, who led India to an unprecedented two World Cup titles had been drawing flak for India’s poor run in overseas Tests.