Mahendra Singh Dhoni knows how to pace his innings according to varied match situations which still makes him an asset for India
We don't know if this means that Dhoni is exploring a post-cricket career, but the cricket legend has apparently taken up farming.
Budding cricketers are not the only ones getting inspired by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's iconic helicopter shot as it has now become the inspiration for artisanal chocolates launched on Tuesday by food and beverage start-up 7InkBrews, where the former India captain is also a shareholder.
India should appoint a full-time coach before the burden of leadership begins to affect new captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, several former players said.
'When the big moment comes, our physical preparation is there, but mentally we need to make those decisions'
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Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels one shouldn't compare Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan despite the two players having a similar record with the bat in the ongoing 14th edition of the Indian Premier League.
Langer admitted that India were too good for his side with a lot of experienced T20 players in their ranks.
Dube got in thanks to more game time for Chennai Super Kings during the first 10 games of the league.
Dhoni's much-vaunted finishing skills are under scrutiny but Rohit said the former captain has it in him to continue being useful with the bat.
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'At such a young age, he has already played some of the most incredible knock so in the coming 8-10 years, I feel he'll be more mature.'
RCB skipper Faf du Plessis was a key member of the Dhoni-led four-time IPL champions since 2012.
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Dhoni is yet to come up with match-wining knock and his ability as a finisher has came under the scanner.
Former pace bowler Ajit Agarkar said that the biggest challenge for new India captain Rohit Sharma will be to maintain his fitness and play every game till next year's ODI World Cup.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni made it amply clear that he will wear his favourite yellow jersey for at least one more season and the 'Whistle Podu' army will certainly see him playing his "farewell game" at their beloved Chepauk.
Virat Kohli surpassed Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record of winning maximum number of Test matches as captain on home soil after leading the side to a 10-wicket victory over England in the day-night third Test in Motera.
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Faf du Plessis has spent considerable time with Dhoni after joining the Indian Premier league (IPL) side in 2011 and has been an integral part of its successful journey.
Under Dhoni's leadership, CSK has registered a record 121 wins in 204 matches in the IPL.
'I want to own the No 6 and 7 position.'
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Agarkar said that the IPL had become a huge platform to spot talent but what mattered most was a strong temperament, which would set them apart from the rest.
The 51-year-old Dravid's tenure as Head Coach ended with this T20 World Cup triumph. Dravid was appointed India coach in 2021.
'One record which is going to stay forever is M S Dhoni's three ICC trophies. I don't think any other captain would ever be able to achieve that!
Prime Minister Narendra D Modi on Saturday blessed the newly wed couple Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant after their wedding that was attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians.
Dhoni had led India to the title victory at the inaugural T20 World Cup played in South Africa in 2007.
It solidified Dhoni's legacy as a captain who achieved unparalleled success in ICC tournaments.
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'India have chased so well in the past with Dhoni in the team and they have never been afraid to win the toss'
'One of the things I have really learned from him is that if he doesn't do well, he is dropped from the team, it's just two or three days when he is in a lull, and then he is back on his feet, thinking about what to do next.'
Dhoni put up a valiant 50* but it was not enough as KKR ran out winners in the end
Standing in the first slip and observing Mahendra Singh Dhoni's match-reading skills convinced Sachin Tendulkar that he was ready for India captaincy, something he told the BCCI when he was asked for his suggestion back in 2007.
The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Without the captaincy, can the cricketer keep his place at the endorsement table?
Recognition in their own country will be enough for the players who fund their trips for all international tournaments
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