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 MoreHardik 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.
MS Dhoni celebrates his 38th birthday with a win over Sri Lanka in India's final group stage game of the 2019 World Cup.
As MS Dhoni celebrates his 38th birthday on July 7, The ICC has released a tribute video for India's wicketkeeper-batsman.
MS Dhoni said that he doesn't know himself when he will retire from international cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar had recently brought up the point of MS Dhoni struggling in the middle overs - especially when the slower bowlers are on.
Lasith Malinga said that MS Dhoni has been the best finisher in the last 10 years and he should easily play for two more years.
Bhutia also felt the ongoing cricket World Cup is lacking in global appeal, going to the extent of terming it a "South Asia Cup" despite the fact that Australia and England are among the semifinalists.
There is good news as MS Dhoni has no injury threats as Team India prepares for the home stretch of the tournament.
Former India captain MS Dhoni has faced significant criticism over his performances in the last few weeks at the ongoing 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Days after questioning his approach during the game against Afghanistan, Sachin Tendulkar backed MS Dhoni after he scored 35 off 33 balls against Bangladesh.
According to a BCCI official, MS Dhoni is unlikely to play international cricket after the 2019 World Cup.
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