Mahendra Singh Dhoni, popularly known as “Captain Cool”, took Indian cricket to new heights. This youth from Ranchi, a small town in Jharkhand, became one of the most successful captains in the world. Dhoni is not just a cricketer, but an inspiration to crores of people.
Early life: From small town to big dreams
Born: 7 July 1981, Ranchi, Jharkhand
He was a football goalkeeper in childhood, but the school coach suggested him to become a wicketkeeper.
He did not leave cricket even while working as a ticket collector in the Railways.
Start of international career:
ODI debut against Bangladesh in 2004.
Surprised everyone with a blazing innings of 148 runs against Pakistan in 2005.
Captaincy started and became recognized with the T20 World Cup win in 2007.
India’s achievements under Dhoni’s captaincy:
. 2007 T20 World Cup winner
. 2011 ODI World Cup winner – the winning six is still in the memory of every fan.
. 2013 Champions Trophy winner
. 🇮🇳 Took India to the number 1 ranking in Tests
.Led CSK to the title 5 times in IPL as captain.
Dhoni’s special qualities:
Calm nature: Staying calm in every pressure situation – the identity of ‘Captain Cool’.
Quick decision making: DRS came to be known as ‘Dhoni Review System’.
Better strategy: Identifying the strength of the player and using it at the right place.
Team spirit: Always gave priority to the team, stayed back and let others shine.
Retirement from cricket and personal life:
Retirement from ODI and T20: Retired from international cricket on 15 August 2020.
Family life: Now balancing personal life with wife Sakshi and daughter Jiva.
Army love: He is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army and is dedicated to serving the country.
Dhoni’s new journey:
Farming: Doing organic farming in Ranchi.
Brand endorsements: Dhoni is still the face of many brands.
Film and production: On the path from cricketer to businessman.
The film MS Dhoni: The Untold Story made his struggle and success even more popular.
What to learn from Dhoni?
1 .Patience and restraint
2 .Hard work and dedication
3 .Teamwork and leadership
4 .Courage to dream and make them come true
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