MS Birthday: Former Indian Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 40 today. (MS Birthday) Coming from a small town, Dhoni not only made all the major cricket records in his name, but he has reigned in the hearts of fans for 16 years. Under Dhoni’s guidance, Indian cricket fans had all the happiness that no other captain could have given them.
Even after almost a year of saying goodbye to international cricket, Dhoni’s magic to the fans has not abated. The reason is also clear. As soon as Dhoni took the lead in 2007, strong with young players, he brought the inaugural T20 World Cup back to India. After that, it was as if the process of India’s progress had just begun. The following year, 2008, Team India for the first time managed to become number one in the Test standings under Dhoni’s leadership.
The greatest happiness given to India
But fans were still waiting for Dhoni to receive true happiness. Dhoni has given this happiness to fans in his own way. On April 2, 2011, at Wankhede Stadium, as soon as Dhoni sent Kulasekara’s ball across the border for 6 runs, the whole country was in joy. The occasion was very special. After a long wait of 28 years, Team India finally managed to win the World Cup again. Even after 10 years, the memories of this shot are still fresh in the minds of fans.
However, Dhoni didn’t get the farewell he deserved in international cricket. At the 2019 ODI World Cup, India faced defeat to New Zealand in the semi-finals. Dhoni returned to the clubhouse after being exhausted in that match and then never wore the Indian team jersey again.
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Say goodbye to international cricket in his own style
For almost a year, there has been speculation about Dhoni’s return to the team. It was believed that Dhoni would be seen playing for India again in the 2020 T20 World Cup. But the World Cup was called off due to the corona virus outbreak. Dhoni said goodbye to international cricket by posting a video post on August 15, 2020 in his own style. On the occasion of the farewell to international cricket, Dhoni remembered all the players who were his teammates.
Play the last rounds
Dhoni is still remembered as the most successful captain in the world of cricket. Under Dhoni’s leadership, India managed to win 110 ODI in 200. In IPL too, Dhoni made Chennai Super Kings the most popular and successful team. Under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK made it to the final 8 times and managed to emerge victorious three times.
Even at 40, Dhoni’s enthusiasm has not waned at all and he leads CSK in the IPL. Recovering from last year’s disappointing performance, Dhoni has given CSK new vigor this year. Dhoni, however, has indicated that after IPL 14 he will be able to completely distance himself from the cricket pitch.
