MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni, often referred to as MS Dhoni, is a former Indian cricketer and one of the most successful captains in the history of cricket. He led India to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, showcasing his leadership skills and calm demeanor under pressure. Known for his exceptional wicket-keeping and finishing abilities, Dhoni is also celebrated for his strategic acumen on the field, making him a beloved figure in Indian cricket.

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Even after two difficult series, Gill's average and overall numbers remain ahead of India's last three full-time captains — Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni.

Shubman Gill: How captaincy has fueled Shubman Gill's rise as India's new run machine | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-20
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MS Dhoni is mentioned as a comparison to Ronaldo, highlighting his enduring brand value in cricket.

Cristiano Ronaldo and the art of not letting go: Is Portugal paying the price? | Football News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-19
7.0

MS Dhoni achieved the feat of winning back-to-back titles with the Chennai Super Kings.

Indian Premier League final: Virat Kohli powers Bengaluru to back-to-back IPL titles
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
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MS Dhoni's stupendous success as captain stands out in the IPL.

Can CSK Fans Stomach an RCB IPL Title Win? | Chennai News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-05-27
8.0

MS Dhoni's advice was referenced by Sohaib Khan during the pressure game.

A boy from Bihar, now the man for UAE: Sohaib Khan’s journey from Gaya to glory at T20 World Cup | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-13
9.0

Former India captain MS Dhoni had already warned the other teams, praising Team India’s 'vast experience' in the shortest format of the game.

India vs South Africa warm-up: Ishan Kishan settles the debate; Surya and his boys are on the loose | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-05
8.0

Similar divisions have existed for years between followers of Kohli and MS Dhoni.

'Just spoke to Virat Kohli': R Ashwin breaks silence on 'indirect attack' accusation | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-29
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Kohli mentioned that he has seen the same crowd behavior happen with MS Dhoni as well.

'It's not a great feeling': Virat Kohli speaks out on crowd cheers after teammate's wicket | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-12
6.0

MS Dhoni is credited with supporting Mishra during his career and providing him with valuable advice as a captain.

'People say MS Dhoni hurt my career': Ex-India cricketer's honest take goes viral - Watch | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-22
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Sarfaraz Khan's move to Chennai Super Kings represents an opportunity to showcase his power-hitting under MS Dhoni’s watchful eye.

From heartbreak to homecoming: Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan revive IPL careers in dramatic auction twist | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-17
7.0

MS Dhoni is a prominent figure in the IPL, known for his leadership and cricketing skills.

IPL auction: How all 10 teams stack up after bidding; full list of players | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-16
9.0

Former Indian cricket opener has praised former captain MS Dhoni's enduring legacy in cricket.

Not Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli! 'We all should be proud that he was born in our country': Former India captain gets applauded | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-07
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MS Dhoni played a crucial mentoring role for Kohli during his captaincy transition.

These Guys Deserve Better! Ex-selectors say Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli must stop being put on trial | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-02
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Du Plessis reunited with MS Dhoni during the Rising Pune Supergiant stint in 2016 and 2017.

PSL over IPL! Faf du Plessis pulls out of Indian Premier League to play in Pakistan | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-29
8.0

Harmanpreet Kaur's pose with the trophy was reminiscent of MS Dhoni and team India's 2011 World Cup triumph.

Iconic! Harmanpreet Kaur recreates MS Dhoni’s famous pose with World Cup trophy at Gateway of India | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-03
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CSK fans are already seeing hope in Urvil — a player who seems to be carrying the Dhoni legacy forward.

CSK have found MS Dhoni’s replacement? Young wicketkeeper pulls off ‘Thala’-like brilliance - Watch | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-29
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MS Dhoni is one of the World Cup-winning players included in Shastri's list.

Ravi Shastri names India's five greatest ODI cricketers: Virat Kohli tops list, Jasprit Bumrah misses out | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-24
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MS Dhoni is one of the legends that Rohit Sharma joins in reaching the milestone of 500 international matches.

Rohit Sharma joins staggering list featuring MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in Perth | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-19
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MS Dhoni is mentioned as one of the greatest leaders in Indian cricket that Shubman Gill is following.

Shubman Gill reveals behind-the-scenes moments with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-18
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MS Dhoni's voice was mimicked by an artist, which stole the show at the event.

Rohit Sharma and his wife burst out laughing at 'MS Dhoni's' mimicry - watch | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-08
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He joins MS Dhoni as the only Indian captain to lead the team to three ICC white ball finals.

'Tendulkar', 'Dhoni', 'Sidhu' pay tribute to Rohit Sharma's ODI captaincy - watch video | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-07
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Suryakumar Yadav revealed that his biggest regret was not getting the opportunity to play under MS Dhoni's captaincy.

Suryakumar Yadav reveals biggest regret after Asia Cup win and it involves MS Dhoni | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-05
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MS Dhoni is mentioned as someone who has also celebrated in a similar manner in the past.

‘বিমান ভূপাতিত’ আর ‘৬-০’ নিয়ে শুনানিতে রউফ—আপনারা কী বুঝেছেন
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-09-26
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MS Dhoni offers advice on staying composed during crunch moments in cricket.

Untold story! 'My mind wasn't processing what MS Dhoni was saying': Rinku Singh spills the beans | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-11
9.0
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Rinku Singh

Tendulkar confirmed that he had advised MS Dhoni’s promotion in the 2011 World Cup final.

'Aadhar bhi bheju kya?': Sachin Tendulkar silences fan with hilarious comment | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-08-25
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