3 Reasons why this is the perfect time for MS Dhoni to retire 

#1. Diminishing finishing abilities

Dhoni has struggled to up his strike rate in death overs off late.

There is no denying that Dhoni's finishing skills are declining fast and age is catching up on him. Once upon a time, Dhoni was a batsman who could take the attack to the opposition right from the word go which is not happening anymore.

The rut which he is in right now doesn't seem to be a lean patch which will come and go. It is happening over and over again. With 50-over cricket becoming a run feast as the days are going by, it is extremely essential to have firepower towards the business end of the innings which can help you score at least 90-100 runs in last 10 overs.

In today's times, a lot of matches in ODI cricket are lost because of losing the plot after 40th over. Dhoni these days, requires time to get his eye in. Also, there have been many instances where he has been unable to kick on after getting a start. All these things clearly give a hint that this might be the perfect time for MSD to bid adieu to the international cricket.