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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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IPL 2019

'Roar of the Lion' | Match-fixing is a bigger crime than murder: MS Dhoni opens up in documentary

Cricket | Mar 21, 2019, 06:27 PM IST

Dhoni went on to add that match-fixing also makes the people and fans lose faith in the sport and that is what is toughest to overcome.

IPL 2019

IPL 2019: A test of Virat Kohli's captaincy ahead of 'mega-summer'

Cricket | Mar 19, 2019, 08:41 AM IST

Virat Kohli has been the best player in the world with the bat but his captaincy has been on the opposite side of the spectrum and with the World Cup in sight, IPL 2019 will be a major chance for the India and RCB captain to prove his doubters wrong.

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IPL 2019: MS Dhoni runs around like a kid as fan tries to catch him at Chepauk. Watch

Cricket | Mar 18, 2019, 10:09 AM IST

MS Dhoni was chased by an intruder during CSK's practice game at the Chepauk, which was attended by a 12000-strong crowd.

IPL 2019

IPL 2019: Suresh Raina lights up Chepauk during Chennai Super Kings' practice match as 'Yellow Fever' grips Chennai

Cricket | Mar 17, 2019, 11:27 PM IST

The hugely popular Suresh Raina (56), coming in at number three, was the only batter to post a half-century.

IPL 2019

Watch: 140 seconds of vintage MS Dhoni as Chennai Super Kings gear up for IPL 2019

Cricket | Mar 16, 2019, 10:27 PM IST

Dhoni got down to business and was seen discussing with head coach Stephen Fleming and batting coach Mike Hussey.

IPL 2019

MS Dhoni saved me from getting dropped a few times: reveals Ishant Sharma ahead of IPL 2019

Cricket | Mar 16, 2019, 04:18 PM IST

Despite being one of the best bowlers during the 2013 Champions Trophy, Ishant has been tagged as a Test bowler.

Rishabh Pant perfect for being MS Dhoni's deputy, says Delhi Capitals' coach Ricky Ponting

Rishabh Pant perfect for being MS Dhoni's deputy, says Delhi Capitals' coach Ricky Ponting

Cricket | Mar 16, 2019, 02:19 PM IST

With the 15-member squad still to be picked for World Cup, Ponting has said some good knocks for the Delhi Capitals would make Pant the favourite.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Never underestimate the importance of MS Dhoni: Michael Clarke warns India after series defeat against Australia

Cricket | Mar 14, 2019, 05:28 PM IST

Clarke tweeted after the Australian team beat fancied India in the fifth and final ODI at the Feroz Shah Kotla for a stunning come-from-behind 3-2 series win here Wednesday.

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MS Dhoni is a must-have player in your side, says Shane Warne

Cricket | Mar 13, 2019, 09:33 AM IST

Shane Warne termed MS Dhoni as a must-have player and said that his experience will help the Virat Kohli-led Indian side immensely in the 2019 World Cup.

Unfair to compare 'newcomer' Pant with 'legend' Dhoni: Bharat Arun

Unfair to compare 'newcomer' Pant with 'legend' Dhoni: Bharat Arun

Cricket | Mar 12, 2019, 03:49 PM IST

Bharat Arun said the team at this point is really happy with the combinations they were trying out going into World Cup.

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant's coach hits out at critics, says even MS Dhoni took time to improve

Cricket | Mar 12, 2019, 02:05 PM IST

Rishabh Pant was called out by the fans during the Mohali ODI against Australia for missing stumping opportunities, which ultimately cost India the game.

MS Dhoni half a captain of Indian team, Virat Kohli visibly rough without him, says Bishan Singh Bed

MS Dhoni half a captain of Indian team, Virat Kohli visibly rough without him, says Bishan Singh Bedi

Cricket | Mar 11, 2019, 09:17 PM IST

Bedi also felt the Indian ODI team is experimenting needlessly ahead of the World Cup, to be held in England from May 30 to July 14.

ICC dismisses PCB's claims, says Team India sought permission to wear military caps

ICC dismisses PCB's claims, says Team India was granted permission to wear military caps

Cricket | Mar 11, 2019, 06:58 PM IST

The International Cricket Council has said that the Indian cricket team was granted prior permission to wear military caps during the third ODI between India and Australia in Ranchi.

IPL 2019: Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper batsman N Jagadeesan in praise of MS Dhoni's fitness

IPL 2019: Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper-batsman N Jagadeesan in praise of MS Dhoni's fitness

Cricket | Mar 11, 2019, 05:55 PM IST

The flamboyant batsman, who is yet to make his IPL debut, said he got to watch Dhoni closely, adding that he got inputs from the talismanic captain.

MS DHoni, CHennai Super Kings

Match-fixing bigger crime than murder, says MS Dhoni in soon-to-be released documentary

Cricket | Mar 10, 2019, 11:55 PM IST

Dhoni led CSK to its third IPL title in 2018, making it a dream return to the competition after the team served out a two-year ban for its management's role in the 2013 spot-fixing scandal.

India vs Australia 2019 4th ODI in Mohali

4th ODI: All eyes on Pant as India look to fine-tune squad after Ranchi debacle

Cricket | Mar 09, 2019, 02:23 PM IST

MS Dhoni seems to have played his last international game in Ranchi and now Pant gets a chance to book his boarding pass for the London-bound flight.

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MS Dhoni to be rested for last two ODIs against Australia, Rishabh Pant to keep wickets

Cricket | Mar 08, 2019, 10:20 PM IST

India batting coach Sanjay Bangar confirmed that MS Dhoni will be taking rest in the remaining ODIs.

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3rd ODI: MS Dhoni overtakes Rohit Sharma to hit most sixes for India in ODIs

Cricket | Mar 08, 2019, 07:36 PM IST

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has now hit 217 sixes from 341 ODIs for India.

Virat Kohli's India wear special military caps in Ranchi ODI as a tribute to Pulwama martyrs

Virat Kohli's India wear special military caps in Ranchi ODI as a tribute to Pulwama martyrs

Cricket | Mar 08, 2019, 01:37 PM IST

MS Dhoni presented the special caps to all the team members and the support staff soon after the warm-up session at his home ground - the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.

3rd ODI: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli plan special 'cap' tribute for armed forces

3rd ODI: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli plan special 'cap' tribute for armed forces

Cricket | Mar 08, 2019, 01:27 PM IST

The move has been mooted by none other than Lt. Col. MS Dhoni (he's with the Territorial Army) and current skipper Virat Kohli.

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