Captain MS Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, also known as MS Dhoni, is a former Indian cricketer and one of the most successful captains in the history of Indian cricket. He was born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Dhoni grew up in a middle-class family and showed an early interest in cricket. He played for local teams and eventually caught the attention of the selectors. In 2004, he made his debut for the Indian cricket team in an ODI match against Bangladesh.
Dhoni's breakthrough performance came in the 2005 Indian Oil Cup in Sri Lanka, where he scored his maiden ODI century against Pakistan. He quickly gained a reputation as a hard-hitting batsman and a skilled wicket-keeper. In 2007, he was appointed as the captain of the Indian cricket team in all formats of the game.
Under Dhoni's captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. He is the only captain in history to win all three ICC limited-overs trophies - the World Cup, the World Twenty20, and the Champions Trophy.
Dhoni was also known for his calm and composed demeanor on the field, earning him the nickname "Captain Cool". He was renowned for his ability to finish games for India, often coming in to bat towards the end of an innings and leading the team to victory. Dhoni's tactical acumen and leadership skills were widely admired, and he was considered one of the best captains in the game.
In 2014, Dhoni retired from Test cricket but continued to captain the Indian cricket team in limited-overs formats. He stepped down as captain in 2017, and eventually retired from international cricket in 2020. Dhoni is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricket players in Indian history, and his contributions to the game have earned him numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards.
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