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 MoreSkipper Kohli and pace spearhead Bumrah are expected to be rested for the limited-overs leg comprising three T20s and as many ODIs before returning for the two-Test series starting August 22.
Waugh was asked the question in context of the debate surrounding MS Dhoni's future in international cricket after India's semi-final exit from the World Cup.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni may enter politics after retiring from cricket and is likely to start his new innings in team Narendra Modi. With speculation rife about whether MSD or Mahi will hang up his boots after the recent World Cup semifinal, politics appears to be the new frontier for Captain Cool.
Guptil had endured a below-par World Cup with the bat before MS Dhoni's run-out redeemed him to an extent.
India's 2019 World Cup campaign ended on July 10 after an 18-run defeat to New Zealand in the semifinal.
MS Dhoni came in at number 7 in the 2019 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand, which raised eyebrows among fans and former cricketers alike.
India's loss also fuelled speculation over Dhoni's retirement but Diana Edulji said MS Dhoni showed during the 2019 World Cup that he still has a lot of cricket left in him.
MS Dhoni played a gritty knock of 50, but New Zealand held their nerves to secure a place in the 2019 World Cup final. Kane Williamson, had a cheeky answer when asked about Dhoni's selection in the post-match conference.
A Cycle shopowner in Kolkata collapsed while watching the match on his phone in his shop after the former captain was run-out during the 2019 World Cup semi-finals in Manchester.
Team India suffered a collapse during their chase of 240, thus losing the match by 18 runs. It was being speculated that former skipper would announce his retirement from international cricket after India's World Cup 2019 campaign.
Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik were sent ahead of MS Dhoni after India were reduced to five for three and then 24 for four in their chase of 240 in 1st semi-final of the 2019 World Cup.
According to the rules, only five fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle in the third powerplay. If the pictures are true then the delivery should have been called a no-ball.
Virat Kohli broke his silence on MS Dhoni's future in international cricket, following India's loss to New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup semifinal.
India lost four wickets inside the first-10 overs of their second innings in the semifinal against New Zealand, but MS Dhoni wasn't sent to bat.
Former Indian captain and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni appeared in his 350th ODI in the game against New Zealand in the semifinal of the 2019 World Cup.
Kohli said that Dhoni has been an integral part of the process of transition of this team and is even now open to helping him with suggestions when it comes to strategising and planning for games.
Bollywood diva Preity Zinta had the most interesting birthday wish for cool and composed cricketer MS Dhoni as he turned 38 today.
Virat Kohli is among the latest to wish MS Dhoni as he celebrates his 38th birthday.
Rohit Sharma was asked what he has to say to MS Dhoni on the occasion of his 38th birthday and, his reply left everyone in the room in splits.
MS Dhoni celebrated his 38th birthday at Leeds City Centre after India's routine win over Sri Lanka at Headingley, which also allowed them to finish on top of the points table after the league stages.
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