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The legend "MS Dhoni"

Captain cool

By 4MECH702 Udhaya Kumar VPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni, commonly known as MS Dhoni, is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team. He is considered one of the greatest cricketers in the history of the sport and one of the most successful captains in the history of Indian cricket.

Dhoni made his international debut for India in December 2004 and quickly established himself as one of the best finishers in the game. He was known for his cool and calm demeanor under pressure, which earned him the nickname "Captain Cool". He was also known for his unorthodox captaincy, which helped him lead India to many victories in high-pressure situations.

Dhoni's greatest achievement as a captain came in 2007, when he led India to victory in the inaugural World Twenty20 tournament. This was India's first major international trophy in a generation, and it marked the beginning of a period of dominance in limited-overs cricket for the Indian team. Under Dhoni's leadership, India also reached the top of the Test rankings in 2009, a first for an Asian team.

Dhoni also led India to victory in the 2010 Asia Cup and the 2010 Commonwealth Bank Series in Australia. In 2011, Dhoni led India to win the ICC Cricket World Cup after 28 years, a historic moment for Indian cricket. He stepped down as the captain of the Indian cricket team in all formats in 2020.

He has achieved numerous accolades and records throughout his career, some of the most notable include:

World Twenty20: Dhoni led India to victory in the 2007 World Twenty20, which was India's first major international trophy in a generation.

ICC Cricket World Cup: Dhoni captained India to win the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, a historic moment for Indian cricket.

Asia Cup: Dhoni led India to victory in the 2010 Asia Cup.

Commonwealth Bank Series: Dhoni led India to victory in the 2010 Commonwealth Bank Series in Australia.

Number one test team: Under Dhoni's captaincy, India reached the top of the Test rankings in 2009, a first for an Asian team.

Most successful Indian test captain: Dhoni has the most number of wins as the Indian test captain, with 27 wins.

Most successful Indian ODI captain: Dhoni has the most number of wins as the Indian ODI captain, with 110 wins.

Most number of Man of the Match awards in ODIs: Dhoni won 32 Man of the Match awards in ODIs, which is the most by any Indian player.

Most number of stumpings in international cricket: Dhoni holds the record for most number of stumpings in international cricket with 123.

Most number of matches as captain: Dhahi has captained India in most number of international matches across formats, with a total of 331 matches.

These are just a few examples of the many accolades and achievements that Dhoni has accumulated throughout his career. He is considered one of the greatest cricketers and captain in the history of the sport and his impact on the game will always be remembered

Off the field, Dhoni is known for his humility and his ability to keep a low profile despite his success. He is also known for his philanthropy and his active involvement in charitable causes, particularly those related to children and education.

In conclusion, MS Dhoni is considered one of the greatest cricketers and captain in the history of the sport. He led India to many victories in high-pressure situations and his captaincy was unorthodox but effective. He is known for his cool and calm demeanor under pressure, his humility and his philanthropy. He is truly a cricketing legend and his contributions to the sport will always be remembered.

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