‘Please Don't Retire MS Dhoni’, Tweets Lata Mangeshkar

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, popularly known as nightingale of India, has requested wicket-keeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni to not retire, following rumours that the former Indian captain was all set to end his illustrious career after India’s defeat in World Cup 2019.

Lata Mangeshkar took to her official Twitter handle to urge Mahendra Singh Dhoni to continue playing for the India. She wrote: “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 (These days, I have been hearing that you plan to retire. Please don't think this way. The country needs you and it is my request, too, that you don't allow even the thought of retirement to enter your mind).”

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

The buzz on Dhoni's retirement gathered momentum after India lost to New Zealand in World Cup 2019 semi-final match by 18 runs. Dhoni tried his best to take India team home while chasing 240 runs. However, Dhoni got run out at the crucial stage and India lost the game by 18 runs.