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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Dhoni took the field as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings for the IPL 2020 opener against defending champions Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi
As CSK are all set to face Mumbai Indians in season opener tonight, former pacer wonders how to replace a valuable player like Raina
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will be kicking off IPL 2020 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
On Saturday, Mumbai will have the chance to make it six in a row against Chennai with the streak going back to April 28, 2018.
MS Dhoni will make a return to cricket action after over a year, when CSK takes on MI in the opening game of IPL 2020.
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The ex-New Zealand captain felt starting the season against Mumbai Indians allows a team to understand if their preparations are on the right track.
Thapa talked about how Dhoni, who is also the co-owner of his team Chennaiyin FC, would speak to the players and motivated them.
Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar pointed out "the most challenging" part MS Dhoni might face when he leads CSK in IPL 2020.
MS Dhoni will return to cricket action for the first time in over a year when CSK takes on MI in the IPL 2020 opener.
Dhoni last played competitive cricket during the 2019 ICC World Cup where India reached the semifinals. On August 15, he announced his retirement from international cricket, thus bringing an end to a stellar career.
CSK have in recent years been known for their tendency to field players who are in the twilight years of their career and yet remaining one of the toughest teams to beat in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Dhoni, who surprised everyone with his decision to call it quits from international cricket in mid-August, will be back in action when he leads the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
MS Dhoni will make a return to the field for the first time in over a year on September 19, when CSK takes on MI in the opener of IPL 2020.
MS Dhoni took part in CSK's intra-squad training match and played some aggressive strokes throughout the innings.
Kevin Pietersen has expressed concerns over MS Dhoni's mindset as the CSK captain makes a return after a long break.
Saba feels after retiring from international cricket, there will be less burden on MS Dhoni's body while playing in IPL.
Hogg instead went ahead to Rishabh Pant as his wicketkeeping option and picked Kane Williamson from Sunrisers Hyderabad as the captain of his team.
Gambhir pointed out that Kohli's lack of trust in his playing XI and constant changes to his combination is one of the key reason behind RCB's struggle each year in IPL.
The 31-year-old leg spinner is expected to play a key role for Chennai Super Kings in absence of Harbhajan Singh
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