'Missed this Dhoni more than my ex': Twitter cheers for MS Dhoni's heroic innings in Dharamsala ODI

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the only silver lining in clouds as India lost to Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 3-ODI series in Dharamsala on Sunday. While India's famed batting line-up collapsed like a house of cards, Dhoni did what he does best- be calm and play smart cricket.

Batting with tailenders for most of his innings, the former India captain scored 65 runs and took India past 100 runs. It was not a fighting total but at least saved the hosts total humiliation. Twitter was all praise for Dhoni for his heroic efforts. Many users hit back at those who had called for Dhoni's retirement.

Sri Lanka Won The Match, MS Dhoni Won 1.3 Billion Hearts Yet Again. #IndvSL #INDvsSL #Dhoni #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/Tw4UyANtap

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) December 10, 2017

Don't understand how people can put hate on Dhoni. Solid fellow.

— DoUHaveTheFever? (@sidin) December 10, 2017

Dhoni probably stopped India from defaming Anushka Sharma today.#INDvSL

— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) December 10, 2017

This tweet speaks for many fans-

Missed this Dhoni more than my ex

— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) December 10, 2017

Dhoni has played some great innings with tailenders for company and Sunday was no exception.

MS Dhoni has spent more time with tailenders in his career than family.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) December 10, 2017

Dhoni refuses more singles than bars in Delhi on Saturday night. #IndvSL

— cricBC (@cricBC) December 10, 2017

Dhoni know everything, though.

MS Dhoni today. #IndvSL pic.twitter.com/9M8lqiB2c9

— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) December 10, 2017

Dhoni fans right now #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/5rb8OugQqQ

— RS (@AwaraRish) December 10, 2017