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Ms Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) - Indian Cricketer

Height: 1.75 m DOB: July 7, 1981

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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"That’s just what we do": Watson recalls MS Dhoni, Mike Hussey's words after his first game for CSK

Cricket | Sep 02, 2020, 12:50 PM IST

The 39-year-old recalled his favourite moment with the Yellow Army - the first game he played for CSK, where Dwayne Bravo snatched victory from Mumbai Indians' jaw.

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MS Dhoni is a 'yogi in cricket', says Javagal Srinath

Cricket | Sep 01, 2020, 10:21 AM IST

Legendary former Indian pacer Javagal Srinath described MS Dhoni as a 'yogi' in cricket, and opened up about his first meeting with the former Indian captain. 

Gautam Gambhir believes that MS Dhoni can promote himself

IPL 2020 | Good opportunity for MS Dhoni to bat at No.3 for CSK: Gautam Gambhir

Cricket | Aug 31, 2020, 06:28 PM IST

Gautam Gambhir believes that MS Dhoni can promote himself in the batting order in absence of Suresh Raina.

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'I asked Mahi bhai what to bowl..': Kuldeep Yadav opens up on his ODI hat-trick against Australia

Cricket | Aug 31, 2020, 10:50 AM IST

Kuldeep Yadav is the only Indian bowler to have taken two hat-tricks in ODIs -- against Australia in 2017, and the West Indies in 2019.

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan appeals successfully for the

'Ise khud out karna, ise Urdu samajh aati hai': Rizwan to Shadab as Moeen Ali takes strike

Cricket | Aug 29, 2020, 04:49 PM IST

Rizwan inflicted a superb stumping and grabbed a stunner in the abandoned T20I opener after Tom Banton's rampaging half-century knock. 

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IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings extend quarantine period, to begin training from September 1

Cricket | Aug 28, 2020, 03:27 PM IST

The franchise however did not clarify the reason behind their decision not did they release any official statement regarding this. 

Wonderful group to be part of: Rohit Sharma on winning Khel Ratna after Sachin, Dhoni and Kohli

Wonderful group to be part of: Rohit Sharma on winning Khel Ratna after Sachin, Dhoni and Kohli

Cricket | Aug 27, 2020, 08:28 PM IST

Rohit said it's wonderful to be part of the group which consists of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, who have won the prestigious award earlier.

MS Dhoni is the most inspirational captain in 50 years of global cricket: Greg Chappell

MS Dhoni is the most inspirational captain in 50 years of global cricket: Greg Chappell

Cricket | Aug 27, 2020, 05:38 PM IST

Clearly mightily impressed by Dhoni's game, Chappell, who was India coach during the first two years of Dhoni's international career (2005-2007), also revealed that the wicket-keeper-batsman "exceeded" all his expectations and was "best Indian captain that I have seen".  

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IPL 2020 | MS Dhoni 'always gave players belief, confidence': Dwayne Bravo

Cricket | Aug 27, 2020, 01:19 PM IST

Dwayne Bravo, who is currently playing for the Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL, will join MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings next month. 

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PCB reprimands Saqlain Mushtaq for praising MS Dhoni on his Youtube channel

Cricket | Aug 25, 2020, 09:27 PM IST

Saqlain Mushtaq had praised MS Dhoni following his retirement from international cricket, adding that the former Indian captain deserved a farewell match.

MS Dhoni hitting that iconic World Cup 2011 six

Wankhede Stadium seat where Dhoni's 2011 WC final six landed should be named after him: Agarkar

Cricket | Aug 25, 2020, 05:37 PM IST

Earlier, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Apex Council member Ajinkya Naik, in a letter to MCA, had proposed a similar idea.

Will treasure playing with MS Dhoni for rest of my life, says KL Rahul

Will treasure playing with MS Dhoni for rest of my life, says KL Rahul

Cricket | Aug 25, 2020, 04:05 PM IST

On August 15, Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket, thus bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning 16 years.

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Winning 2007 WT20 with MS Dhoni 'moment I absolutely cherish': Robin Uthappa

Cricket | Aug 24, 2020, 09:08 PM IST

Robin Uthappa has said that he will cherish the memories of the 2007 World T20, where India lifted the title under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.

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Daren Sammy joins MS Dhoni as one of two players to complete a unique T20 captaincy feat

Cricket | Aug 24, 2020, 05:59 PM IST

Sammy became only the second player T20 cricket history to win 100 matches as a captain. Dhoni stands top of the list with 160 wins as captain

With MS Dhoni gone, it's now KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeping spot

With MS Dhoni gone, it's now KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeping spot

Cricket | Aug 24, 2020, 10:12 AM IST

While the pandemic has been tough for most sportspersons across the globe, it has been a blessing in disguise for Rahul and Pant. Owing to the disruption it has caused to the cricket calendar, it has in someways urged Dhoni to take the big call.

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MS Dhoni never let his emotions get the better of him, I could never quite do that: Ricky Ponting

Cricket | Aug 23, 2020, 11:04 PM IST

Ponting, who is now the head coach of the Delhi Capitals in Indian Premier League, is looking forward to coach against Dhoni hoping to make sure that the CSK captain does not get to win against Delhi. 

Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni 

MS Dhoni had superb big-hitting abilities, he was rare: Sourav Ganguly

Cricket | Aug 23, 2020, 03:08 PM IST

Ganguly decided to promote Dhoni to No.3 in an ODI against Pakistan in Visakhapatnam in 2005. Dhoni repaid the faith shown on him with interest by slamming a blistering 148 to lead India to victory.

BCCI did not treat MS Dhoni well, I'm hurt: Saqlain Mushtaq

BCCI did not treat MS Dhoni well, I'm hurt: Saqlain Mushtaq

Cricket | Aug 23, 2020, 01:00 PM IST

Dhoni had earlier this month announced his retirement from international cricket, thus making the World Cup semi-final in July 2019 his last match for India.

What a career this man had: Michael Holding on MS Dhoni

Looked like a maverick, destroyed whatever came in front of him: Holding lauds unflappable Dhoni

Cricket | Aug 23, 2020, 11:16 AM IST

Holding highlighted that Dhoni had nearly 5000 runs in Test cricket despite being a wicketkeeper.

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Irfan Pathan picks Retired Indian XI for 'charity cum farewell game' against Virat Kohli's men

Cricket | Aug 22, 2020, 05:59 PM IST

The playing XI comprises of Indian players who did not get a proper send-off from the cricketing world.