One of the most loved and scrutinised cricketers to have ever been born in India - Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the perfect story for every small town boy/girl who wants to make it big in life. Hailing from the cricketing backwaters - Jharkhand, Dhoni is unarguably the second most popular player in the cricket frenzy nation after 'God' Sachin Tendulkar. Going by the statistics, Dhoni is India's most successful captain and under his leadership, India have won the top prize in all formats of the gentlemen's game - the inaugural World Twenty20 on his captaincy debut in 2007, No.1 Test ranking for 18 months starting December 2009, and the 50-over World Cup in 2011 in Mumbai. He is also the first captain in the world to win three different ICC trophies. Dhoni also led India to a memorable 2013 Champions Trophy triumph in England. During his now more than 14-years long international career, Dhoni has played an integral part in many of India's famous victories. For his impressive match-winning skills, the veteran batsman has also been christened with the tag of 'one of the best finishers in the sport', especially in the limited-overs format. However, with age catching up - Dhoni's batting abilities are on the wane but his electric reflexes and impeccable instincts behind the stumps still make him an indispensable asset to Team India. With the countdown of the 2019 ICC World Cup already started, India still needs the services of one of its biggest stalwarts who is responsible for taking the team to insurmountable heights.
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The former opener feels that Shaw has a long way to go before being compared to Sehwag who played more than 100 Tests.
Even though it was Rohit Sharma, who led India to their seventh title at Asia Cup, Bangladeshi fans decided to express their anger through the website of the Indian skipper.
The feat was achieved during the finals of 2018 Asia Cup trophy in Dubai. It was during the 43rd over of the match when Dhoni stumped Mashrafe Mortaza.
Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have provided India solid starts and that is one of the reasons why the side is unbeaten in the tournament.
Interestingly, Dhoni's first match as India's captain also ended in a tie.
Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan claimed two wickets each as Afghanistan pulled off a thrilling last-ball tie against India.
Mohammad Shahzad scored his fifth ODI century off 88 balls to lead Afghanistan's charge against MS Dhoni-led Indian team in an Asia Cup Super Four match in Dubai on Tuesday.
MS Dhoni is leading Team India against Afghanistan in their last Super 4 clash in the Asia Cup 2018. Twitter went crazy when the team was announced.
India cruised to victory in 36.2 overs courtesy Rohit, who struck an unbeaten 83 off 104 balls, his second consecutive fifty plus score of the tournament.
India, who started their Asia Cup campaign against minnows Hong Kong Tuesday, will take on arch-rivals Pakistan on September 19.
With India yet to settle their middle-order conundrum with less than a year left for the World Cup, there is a chance for players such as Rayudu to cement their places in the team.
Dhoni's role in the Indian team is now required more than ever, using his experience as a former captain to help get India out of the rut that they are currently stuck in.
Before the two nations lock horns on September 19 in the group stage, Shoaib Malik meets up with MS Dhoni during practice. Take a look.
Dhoni announced his sudden retirement from Test cricket and stepped down as Test captain back in December 2014 during the tour of Australia, however, he was still an invaluable asset to the team.
Sehwag pointed out that the Indian spinners will be up against batsmen who are brought up playing spin.
India begin their campaign against minnows Hong Kong on September 18 before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan in a marquee clash the next day.
Sehwag strongly believes that Dhoni should continue as India wicketkeeper until 2019 World Cup and Pant can take over only after his retirement.
Fans went berserk when Ranveer Singh shared a selfie with cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni on his Instagram.
Before the Asia Cup in September, Dhoni and his family spend some quality time in this hill station which might give you your weekend goals.
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