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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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Bowlers will be happy not to bowl to Dhoni because he will be in full flow in IPL 2020: Pathan

Cricket | Aug 17, 2020, 03:54 PM IST

Dhoni, earlier on Saturday, announced his international retirement through an Instagram post, although he will be playing for the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020.

Pakistan-born fan 'Chacha Chicago' with MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni has retired, so have I, says his Pakistan-born fan 'Chacha Chicago'

Cricket | Aug 17, 2020, 03:18 PM IST

Travelling the world to watch the arch-rivals in action doesn't make sense anymore to Bashir, aka 'Chacha Chicago', who endured abuses from Pakistani fans while cheering for Dhoni.

There will never be another MS Dhoni, says Mithali Raj

There will never be another MS Dhoni, says Mithali Raj

Cricket | Aug 17, 2020, 03:04 PM IST

Dhoni retired from international cricket last Saturday, thus bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning more than 16 years.

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Laxman recalls time when Dhoni wanted to 'announce his retirement' after maiden Test ton

Cricket | Aug 17, 2020, 02:17 PM IST

Laxman shared two instances with MS Dhoni which he, in his own words, will "never, ever forget."

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'A privilege to work with one of the best leaders': Gary Kirsten on MS Dhoni

Cricket | Aug 17, 2020, 12:24 PM IST

Gary Kirsten was the head coach of the side which lifted the 2011 World Cup under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.

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'Thank you for your contributions': Smriti Mandhana hails MS Dhoni

Cricket | Aug 17, 2020, 11:57 AM IST

The 39-year-old from Ranchi, who made his ODI debut in 2004, played a whopping number of 350 ODIs, 90 Tests and 98 T20I matches.

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'Yun hi chala chal Mahi': Watch Yuvraj Singh's heartfelt tribute to MS Dhoni

Cricket | Aug 17, 2020, 11:18 AM IST

Yuvraj Singh, who shared the dressing room with MS Dhoni for a large part of his career, took to his social media profiles to pay tribute to the former Indian captain.

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They might have dropped him: N Srinivasan reveals how he fought to retain Dhoni as captain post-2011

Cricket | Aug 17, 2020, 10:56 AM IST

There were calls to remove MS Dhoni from captaincy after poor performances from the side post-2011 World Cup.

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Raina reveals Dhoni's reaction post-retirement; gives reason for choosing August 15 date

Cricket | Aug 17, 2020, 10:16 AM IST

Suresh Raina has revealed that he and MS Dhoni "hugged and cried" after announcing their retirement from international cricket.

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EXCLUSIVE | Feel MS Dhoni wouldn't have retired if IPL happened in time, says Anjum Chopra

Cricket | Aug 17, 2020, 09:58 AM IST

Former India women's team captain Anjum Chopra that MS Dhoni "would have been around" if the IPL had happened in time.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah among Team India members paying tribute to MS Dhoni

Cricket | Aug 17, 2020, 08:57 AM IST

In a compilation video released by the BCCI on Monday, Indian players like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul among others are paying tribute to former Indian captain MS Dhoni.

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Virat Kohli thanks MS Dhoni for 'memories' with two throwback videos

Cricket | Aug 16, 2020, 08:33 PM IST

Kohli's video, his third tribute to the legendary Indian captain and wicketkeeper, came a day after Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket

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MS WORDS: Dhoni's witty sense of humour and blunt one-liners that added to his legend

Cricket | Aug 16, 2020, 06:20 PM IST

From making light of speculated rifts in the team, to his disdain for technology without "warranty" in the game, to the hows and whys of strategies working out, and sometimes not working out, humour was like his trusted ally.

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You will always be my captain: Emotional Kohli pays heartfelt tribute to Dhoni | WATCH

Cricket | Aug 16, 2020, 06:07 PM IST

In a nearly minute-long video posted on the BCCI's official Twitter handle, Kohli said Dhoni's retirement is that rare moment in his life when he doesn't have enough words to express his thoughts.

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MS Dhoni will spend a lot more time with Territorial Army now: Business partner Arun Pandey

Cricket | Aug 16, 2020, 05:14 PM IST

Pandey saw the retirement announcement coming after this year's T20 World Cup, which was postponed to 2022 last month, but only Dhoni knew that it would come on Independence Day.

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ICC pays tribute to MS Dhoni: He inspired a whole generation and will be sorely missed

Cricket | Aug 16, 2020, 04:59 PM IST

Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday evening. A terse post on his Instagram page read, 'consider me retired'.

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KL Rahul looks first-choice keeper in white-ball for now, feel three former India wicketkeepers

Cricket | Aug 16, 2020, 04:46 PM IST

Nayan Mongia, MSK Prasad and Deep Dasgupta agreed in unison that at present it will be a two-horse race between Rahul and Pant with Sanu Samson adding a third dimension

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Two roads converged on a yellove wood: CSK share video of Dhoni, Raina during IPL 2020 camp

Cricket | Aug 16, 2020, 04:01 PM IST

Soon after Dhoni's announcement on Saturday, Raina too retired from international duty after being out of the side for quite some time.

Dhoni during an on-field argument with umpires in IPL 2019

The other side of MS Dhoni: When Captain Cool's temper flared up on field

Cricket | Aug 16, 2020, 03:07 PM IST

Dhoni was a symbol of calmness on the field, someone who had it all figured out in his head even in the tensest of situations. But there were times when he let emotions get the better of him.

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Dhoni would have played World T20 had it happened this year, feels childhood coach

Cricket | Aug 16, 2020, 02:57 PM IST

Dhoni quit international cricket on Saturday, thus drawing curtains on an illustrious, trophy-laden career.

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