New Delhi: The Indian team, led by captain Virat Kohli, on Wednesday felicitated former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his inspirational leadership and presented him with an innovative wooden plaque with four 'Silver Stars' embossed on it.

The private affair, which was attended by players, support staff and chairman of selectors MSK Prasad, was held at the team hotel in Bangalore. The cricketers also gave him a 'Thank You' note.

It was learnt that the stars signified four landmark achievements of Dhoni's captaincy. The first being 2007 World T20 triumph, being No 1 in Tests in 2009, the 50-over World Cup victory in 2011 and 2013 Champions Trophy win in England.

"Inspirational. Captain par excellence. Thank you - #TeamIndia @msdhoni," BCCI tweeted on its official handle with a photograph of the whole squad.

The felicitation was organised before the last match of T20I series and Dhoni is next expected to be seen in India colours only during the Champions Trophy in June.