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.
Read MoreIndian captain Virat Kohli posted a heartwarming wish for MS Dhoni, who is celebrating his 39th birthday today.
On the occasion of MS Dhoni's 39th birthday, we have made a humble attempt at compiling numbers from his illustrious career, while trying to highlight the defining moments in his career.
The cricket fraternity is paying its tributes to MS Dhoni as the former Indian captain celebrates his 39th birthday today.
Happy birthday, MS Dhoni: The only captain in cricket history to win all the ICC trophies is celebrating his 39th birthday today.
Bravo had earlier promised the fans that the song, written as a tribute to the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman, will be released on the occasion of the CSK captain's birthday, on July 7.
MS Dhoni had only been an honorary member of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association till now.
Dhoni holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment (106 Para TA battalion).
Sakshi, celebrating their 10th year of married life, took to Instagram to share pictures of the couple while also writing a heartwarming post.
Dhoni has been on a sabbatical since the 2019 World Cup where India lost to New Zealand in the semifinals under Virat Kohli's leadership.
The team comprised of some formidable cricketers while also missing out on some of the big names.
Indian bowler Ishant Sharma opened up on his relationship with former captain MS Dhoni.
Sreesanth, 37, has so far played 27 Tests, 53 ODIs and 10 T20Is in which he scalped 87, 75 and 7 wickets respectively.
The final announcement is expected soon as the BCCI is still awaiting an official decision on the fate of the T20 World Cup which was to be held in Australia in October-November.
Piyush Chawla said that Dhoni didn't look rusty when he arrived at the CSK camp ahead of the scheduled start of IPL 2020.
De Villiers also kept Kane Williamson and Steve Smith as options for No.4 but had to in the end pick himself because of the conditions of picking the team.
The 45-year-old also feels the return of Steve Smith and David Warner will make life difficult for the Indians in the upcoming series.
Sreesanth wants Dhoni to be carried on shoulders if he won the next T20 WC like Sachin Tendulkar after India won 2011 ODI World Cup.
On this day two years ago, Siddarth Kaul made his T20I debut against Ireland.
Rajput revealed that Dhoni believed in "don't take tension, give tension" policy and hence urged his teammates to stay away from the noise outside and focus only on their strengths.
West Indies and CSK all-rounder Dwayne Bravo on Monday dropped a teaser of his song dedicated to former Indian captain MS Dhoni.
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