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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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India vs Australia 2018

MS Dhoni must play domestic cricket to make himself eligible for India selection, feels Mohinder Amarnath

Cricket | Dec 12, 2018, 08:50 PM IST

"Even if you are playing one format, you should be playing all formats at least in domestic cricket to be considered for selection," the former selector said.

Rishabh Pant pays rich tribute to MS Dhoni, calls him the 'hero' of country

Rishabh Pant pays rich tribute to MS Dhoni, calls him the 'hero' of country

Cricket | Dec 11, 2018, 01:04 PM IST

Pant equalled the world record of most catches in a Test by a wicketkeeper, snaring 11 in India's 31-run win in the first Test against Australia.

Gautam Gambhir sheds light on MS Dhoni’s ‘shocking’ decision during 2012 CB series

Gautam Gambhir sheds light on MS Dhoni’s ‘shocking’ decision during 2012 CB series

Cricket | Dec 09, 2018, 07:15 PM IST

The Delhi-born left-handed batsman has always been famous for his outspoken nature and after the retirement, he shed light on some controversies of Indian cricket.

Rishabh Pant

1st Test: Rishabh Pant equals MS Dhoni's nine-year-old record in Adelaide Test

Cricket | Dec 08, 2018, 09:12 AM IST

Rishabh Pant took six catches in the first innings of the Adelaide Test as the home side folded for 235 and handed India a 15-run lead.

Virat Kohli overtakes MS Dhoni as India's highest-earning sportsperson

Virat Kohli overtakes MS Dhoni as India's highest-earning sportsperson

Cricket | Dec 05, 2018, 04:36 PM IST

Kohli is also second on the list of Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list. The Delhi man is behind Bollywood super star Salman Khan, who earned a total of Rs 253.25 crore this year.

Gautam Gambhir retirement

Gautam Gambhir: Where courage triumphed over talent

Cricket | Dec 04, 2018, 10:57 PM IST

Somehow, he remained the eternal bridesmaid to a Yuvraj Singh or a Mahendra Singh Dhoni, all his life.

India vs Australia Test series

India vs Australia: Five historic buzzwords that have defined the rivalry

Cricket | Dec 04, 2018, 05:59 PM IST

In this article, we look at five such catchwords/phrases which have defined and sometimes redefined cricket between the two sport-loving nations.

India cricket team, MS Dhoni, Shikhar Dhawan

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket, asks Sunil Gavaskar

Cricket | Dec 04, 2018, 03:27 PM IST

Gavaskar feels that Dhoni needs to give his absolute best in the upcoming tours if he doesn't want his position in the World Cup squad questioned.

WATCH: MS Dhoni shakes a leg with daughter Ziva

WATCH: MS Dhoni shakes a leg with daughter Ziva

Cricket | Dec 03, 2018, 02:27 PM IST

Ziva could be seen leading the dance moves, her father also did a pretty good job in matching the steps. 

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Exclusive | Dhoni is the perfect example for Kohli to follow: Afridi

Cricket | Dec 03, 2018, 04:59 PM IST

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said that Virat Kohli should follow MS Dhoni's footsteps as a captain.

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya share a light moment at Ranveer-Deepika wedding reception

Cricket | Dec 02, 2018, 11:58 AM IST

MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya are currently away from international duty and are expected to return to the ODI squad for the three-match series against Australia.

MS Dhoni

India will need MS Dhoni's experience in the 2019 World Cup: Wasim Akram

Cricket | Nov 28, 2018, 08:44 AM IST

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram said that India will need all of MS Dhoni's experience in the 2019 World Cup in England.

Shahid Afridi prefers MS Dhoni's captaincy to Virat Kohli

Shahid Afridi prefers MS Dhoni's captaincy to Virat Kohli

Cricket | Nov 23, 2018, 07:53 PM IST

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi feels that the Indian skipper needs to work on his captaincy and prefers MS Dhoni's leadership to his.

Watch: MS Dhoni spends family time with daughter Ziva

Watch: MS Dhoni spends family time with daughter Ziva

Cricket | Nov 23, 2018, 07:29 PM IST

Dhoni is making full of his time with the family as he posted an adorable video with his daughter on Instagram.

MS Dhoni finally reveals why he came to bat ahead of Yuvraj Singh in 2011 World Cup final

MS Dhoni finally reveals why he came to bat ahead of Yuvraj Singh in 2011 World Cup final

Cricket | Nov 22, 2018, 08:30 PM IST

It was a decision, perhaps the most important one the 2011 World Cup final, which changed the course of Indian cricket.

MS Dhoni, Sakshi Dhoni

Sakshi Dhoni reveals who helped her and MS Dhoni come together

Cricket | Nov 22, 2018, 12:46 PM IST

Sakshi Dhoni recently celebrated her 30th birthday in Mumbai and the party was attended by Hardik Pandya, Robin Uthappa and Rahul Vaidya among others.

Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2019: Chennai Super Kings retain 22 players for 12th edition, release Wood, Khsitiz

Cricket | Nov 14, 2018, 11:37 PM IST

CSK had retained skipper Dhoni, Raina, Harbhajan and Jadeja prior to the 2018 auction and also used the Right to Match card for Bravo and Faf du Plessis.

MS Dhoni's adorable gesture wins hearts on social media. Watch video

MS Dhoni's adorable gesture wins hearts on social media. Watch video

Cricket | Nov 14, 2018, 12:45 PM IST

MS Dhoni ignored security protocols to treat his young fan. The video of the incident has gone viral.

Brathwaite believes the absence of Kohli and Dhoni should

Windies skipper Carlos Brathwaite shows a lack of self-belief after tipping India as favourites to win T20I series

Cricket | Nov 04, 2018, 10:35 AM IST

Despite the West Indies being the World T20I champions, captain Carlos Brathwaite said India will start as favourites in the three-match series.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

IND vs WI, 1st T20I: With no Kohli, Dhoni in blues, India begin T20I challenge after ODI series triumph

Cricket | Nov 03, 2018, 06:39 PM IST

With Kohli rested for the three matches, Rohit Sharma will lead the side against the reigning T20 champions.

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