Personal Information
- Name: MS Dhoni
- Date of Birth: July 7, 1981 (43 years)
- Birth Place: Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand)
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Role: Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Batting Style: Right-Handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm Medium
ICC Rankings
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Career Information
- Teams: India, Asia XI, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Jharkhand, Rising Pune Supergiant, India A
Batting Career Summary
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Out | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | 100s | 200s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 90 | 144 | 16 | 4876 | 224 | 38.09 | 8248 | 59.12 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 544 | 78 |
| ODI | 350 | 297 | 84 | 10773 | 183 | 50.58 | 12303 | 87.56 | 10 | 0 | 73 | 826 | 229 |
| T20I | 98 | 85 | 42 | 1617 | 56 | 37.6 | 1282 | 126.13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 116 | 52 |
| IPL | 264 | 229 | 95 | 5243 | 84 | 39.13 | 3812 | 137.54 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 363 | 252 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling Innings | Best Bowling Match | Economy Rate | Average | Strike Rate | 5 Wickets | 10 Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 90 | 7 | 96 | 67 | 0 | 0/1 | 0/1 | 4.19 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 350 | 2 | 36 | 31 | 1 | 1/14 | 1/14 | 5.17 | 31.0 | 36.0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 98 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| IPL | 264 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Career Information
| Format | Debut | Last Match |
|---|---|---|
| Test | vs Sri Lanka at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Dec 02, 2005 | vs Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Dec 26, 2014 |
| ODI | vs Bangladesh at MA Aziz Stadium, Dec 23, 2004 | vs New Zealand at Emirates Old Trafford, Jul 09, 2019 |
| T20 | vs South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium, Dec 01, 2006 | vs Australia at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Feb 27, 2019 |
| IPL | vs Punjab Kings at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Apr 19, 2008 | vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, May 18, 2024 |
MS Dhoni and Shane Warne: IPL Legends and Their Early Impact
MS Dhoni was a 38-year-old player who led his side to victory in the first Indian Premier League (IPL) around 15 years ago. Many thought the cliché that he was the finest player to never have represented his country was true.
Shane Warne led the winning Rajasthan Royals and, whether he knew it or not. Played the roles of strategist and parent confessor. Australia did not believe he was a suitable captain, but the club did, and he performed admirably.
Dhoni’s Leadership: A Blend of Experience and Strategy in IPL
Dhoni’s Mastery as Captain
Mahindra Singh Dhoni has taken on the role of captain with the same tenacity. In his 250th IPL game, this week’s final, he continued to be the Chennai Super Kings’ best on-field strategist and the team’s father confessor. He knew the game inside and out, just as well as his players. He knew when to shift the square leg fielder to his left, just as well as whether to ignore or give a player a close look.
Deepak Chahal removed danger man Shubman Gill early, and Dhoni just went back to his place behind the wickets, applauding the bowler (and perhaps the fielder too, for stopping runs).
Composure and Adaptability
It was simple to admire Dhoni since he is 41 years old and has played in 538 international matches. Respecting his demeanor, though, required acknowledging that athletics were essential but not life-or-death circumstances. Common mistakes include running a teammate out and dropping catches. The captain was content to let it go if it was a thoughtless event, but if not, he was free to express his thoughts. Similarly, when Dhoni went on, the team did too. Post-mortems shouldn’t be conducted while a game is in progress.
Experience vs. New Talent in IPL Leadership
When Dhoni-led CSK to their maiden triumph, he was 28 years old. The IPL was in its third edition. The previous year, the 38-year-old Adam Gilchrist led the Hyderabad Deccan Chargers to victory. Is it better to let the seasoned players lead an IPL squad as they have a comprehensive understanding of the game?
Or is it more reasonable to have a “people’s” person in the dugout when former players who make huge salaries are constantly changing the game plan?
Dhoni, who is 35 years old, has already led his team to three titles.
The Value of Experience in T20 Cricket: Dhoni’s Leadership Legacy
The Advantage of Experienced Leadership in T20
T20 is a game for young men, but it still has advantages, such as having an experienced captain that the team looks up to and plays for. “Let’s do it for the captain,” which embodies the highly valued quality of cooperation, is an excellent team policy. A strong captain has the power to transform average teams into winning ones by demonstrating to the players. They have their back and treat them with dignity and respect.
Dhoni’s Impact and Team Culture
“This title is for Dhoni,” said Ravindra Jadeja, who scored 10 runs in the last two balls to help CSK win. Maybe more telling was what the opposition captain had to say. Gujarat Titans player Hardik Pandya said, “I’m happy for Dhoni.“. Had been dealt a devastating blow in an exciting final that ended at half past one on the third morning of play (play having been rained out on the first day). “If I lose to him, it doesn’t matter. Good things happen to nice people. He is, in my view, one of the sweetest people I have ever met.”
The Future of Team Leadership
Both Warne and Dhoni are leaders who are as tough as velvet gloves; they help players when they’re down and let them handle the win on their own. Warne called Ravindra Jadeja a “rockstar” more for his tardiness and attitude than for his all-around cricket skills. In any case, the nickname stuck and fit the sportsman.
Since he has shaped the team’s culture and the players understand their roles. A great captain eventually aspires to become unnecessary. If Dhoni plays in the IPL the next season, it will be interesting to see who takes his place as team captain. Ruturaj Gaikwad is the player making noise at the moment. but there are advantages to an experienced player who isn’t vying for a berth on the national team.
Warne departed the Rajasthan Royals after four seasons. Because he was unable to figure out how to win again. The team hasn’t won the title since their first season. Therefore, it’s feasible that overinterpreting patterns might be harmful!
MS Dhoni: International Career Highlights
International Debut and Early Impact
- Debut Year: 2004
- Notable Early Performance: In his fifth international match against Pakistan, Dhoni scored 148 runs, showcasing his exceptional batting skills.
- Test Team Debut: A year later, Dhoni made his debut for the Indian Test team against Pakistan and quickly made his mark by scoring a century.
Achievements and Milestones
- ICC Test Rankings: In December 2009, under Dhoni’s captaincy, India reached the top spot in the ICC Test rankings for the first time, following series victories against Australia and Sri Lanka.
- ICC Awards: Dhoni was honored with the ICC One Day International Player of the Year Award for his outstanding performances.
World Cup Success
- 2011 World Cup: Dhoni played a pivotal role in India’s victory over Sri Lanka in the final, scoring an unbeaten 91 runs in front of a home crowd in Mumbai.
- 2015 World Cup: He led India to a quarterfinal finish.
Captaincy and Retirement
- Captaincy Tenure: Dhoni stepped down as captain in 2017, having led his team in a record 331 international matches.
- Retirement: Three years later, he retired from international cricket, concluding a distinguished career.
India Shocked Over Dhoni Retirement
“All I asked for was a team that would be willing to throw themselves at an approaching truck when it mattered,” was something that Indian skipper MS Dhoni famously said. He has a squad like that with the CSK.
Dhoni has faced criticism, though, for his decision to bat as low as No. 8 this season. He was urging his colleagues, “Don’t make me run a lot,” because of a knee problem. His job description was “to bat at the death and hit out,” he clarified.
He has been carrying this out well.
In the IPL, he has hit 204 at strike rate, making 96 runs at sixes every 4.7 deliveries for a total of 10 sixes off of just 47 balls faced.
He helped his team win by 27 runs after hitting 20 runs in nine balls while batting at No. 8 against the Delhi Capitals. To start CSK’s home season, he hit fast bowler Mark Wood for sixes off the first two deliveries he faced. Against Punjab Kings, he hit 13 runs off of four balls at No. 6, including two sixes.
