well done on a wonderful career in test cricket @msdhoni. Always enjoyed playing together. Next target 2015 WC my friend!! — sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 30, 2014

"A great competitor, and someone who I think Indian cricket owes a lot to."

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting

A huge congrats to @msdhoni on a fantastic Test career. Not only a tremendous player but one of the nicest guys I have played against. — Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) December 30, 2014

@msdhoni retirement from test cricket is a surprise but he knows what's best for him and the country. Fantastic player — Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) December 31, 2014

Love the way @msdhoni plays the game ... But it's now the right time for @imVkohli to take the Indian Test team in a new direction..... — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 30, 2014

Congratulations on a wonderful test career, You have made INDIA proud, thanks for the memories @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/8cID1zlQF3 — cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) December 31, 2014

congrats @msdhoni on a fantastic test career.an outstanding leader,a match winner&a inspiration.it was a pleasure playing with you;) @BCCI — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 30, 2014

Chennai 2 G, Great career MSD @msdhoni retired as captain. Way 2 go! Well done buddy on a fantastic test inning! Good luck! @BCCI #AUSvIND — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 30, 2014

Congratulations @msdhoni on your test career! We all know ur captaincy skills but 200 at chennai was one of ur best May God bless u — yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 30, 2014

Congratulations @msdhoni on your test career.stay happy.God bless — Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) December 30, 2014

My best wishes go with u..may u have days full of laughter and happiness.we will miss u in test cricket captain cool pic.twitter.com/sjWzS0wwIQ — Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) December 30, 2014

Just seen #MSD has retired from Tests. What a leader! Captain Cool! Never looked flustered! Only did good things for Team India! — Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) December 30, 2014

Congrats Dhoni bhai on your wonderful journey of test cricket.. You will be surely missed — Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) December 30, 2014

@msdhoni Test Cricket will miss your unique persona, your calm presence blended with your playful spirit and exceptional skill #WellDone — Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) December 30, 2014

When a players time is up,it's up. Those that slammed Swann for going mid series will pile into MSD? Well done on going on your terms MSD. — Iain O'Brien (@iainobrien) December 30, 2014

Well played @msdhoni ! Ur contribution 2 Indian cricket both as captain n player was immense ,perfect stage set 4 new leader @ImViratkohli — Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) December 30, 2014

New era for India starting in the New Year... Full of surprises MSD but the right decision. Well Done MSD !! — Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) December 30, 2014

Congrats to @msdhoni on a wonderful test career. It was a pleasure to have played against U. #MrCool from India.pic.twitter.com/E3CQWyRCch — Darren Sammy (@darrensammy88) December 31, 2014

Once a leader always a leader #Dhoni.One of the great success stories of Indian cricket am sure will be missed.#Performer #matchwinner @BCCI — Anjum Chopra (@Anjum__Chopra) December 30, 2014

Feeling Sad about the Retirement of Dhoni from Test Cricket.He deserved a big farewelle too Neway world cricket will Miss You #DhoniRetires — Dimuth Karunarathne (@IamDimuth) December 31, 2014