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 (24 off 36 balls) and Jadhav (31 off 48) added 57 runs off 84 balls for the fifth wicket, thus slowing down the proceedings considerably in the middle overs.
Last time when Dhoni got stumped was in the 2011 World Cup against West Indies where the former Indian skipper was dismissed by Devendra Bishoo on 22 runs.
Pandya, Rahul and Rishabh were among the Indian team members who ensured the kids had an unforgettable time with the side.
Hardik Pandya and MS Dhoni visited celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim to get their hair trimmed and styled in London ahead of the Afghanistan clash.
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Another day and another milestone achieved as MS Dhoni has now become the second player after Tendulkar to make the most appearances for India in ODI cricket.
MS Dhoni was seen mentoring Rishabh Pant during a training session ahead of the clash against Pakistan in 2019 World Cup.
The former Indian captain has been paying for 'Chacha Chicago's' match ticket for every India-Pakistan game since the 2011 World Cup.
Kedar Jadhav shared the picture on his social media and wrote, "BHARAT KI TEAM BHARAT MOVIE KE BAAD." The photo has now gone viral on social media.
Virat Kohli said he was happy running the ones and twos, save the two sixes off Mitchell Starc as Hardik Pandya was the aggressor, scoring 48 off 25 balls against Australia.
Taking field against Australia in his India's second game of the tournament at the Oval on Sunday, Dhoni was seen wearing a different set of gloves without the insignia.
During India's opening World Cup game against South Africa in Southampton, Dhoni's green keeping gloves had a dagger logo embossed, which looked more like an Army insignia.
Gambhir, who played a big part in India's 2007 World T20 and 2011 World Cup winning campaigns, said the ICC should instead look into the World Cup being a run-fest and pitches that are suiting batsmen.
The Indian cricket board (BCCI) had sought permission for the star batsman from the world governing body, which eventually cited regulations in denying the permission.
Dhoni's move sparked a controversy as the ICC requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to get the symbol removed from the former captain's gloves.
Dhoni is an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army and dagger is part of their emblem.
India's opening game in the ongoing World Cup saw Dhoni once again profess his love for the security forces after he was spotted with regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces.
MS Dhoni's strike-rate has been an issue for some time but Hussey doesn't find anything wrong with his strategy of taking some time before hitting the finisher mode.
During India's opening World Cup game against South Africa in Southampton, Dhoni's green wicketkeeping gloves had a dagger logo embossed, which looked more like an Army insignia.
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