Far aside from the Homeland or very well in the homegrounds, we have one coolest head under pressure which enables the Indian power to be be torched so high at the Global arena. Yes, We do have our MS Dhoni – the street-smart, calm and the best captain in world cricket right now.
Besides his Batting form, Wicket-Keeping style and all others, he has the best captaincy that defies the Crtics, Pressure and most importantly every opponent team that enters the cricket stadium to play against India. As he states that “Every game is important”, he not only carries the pressure of 11 players & BCCI. In that coolest head, he carries the pressure and faith of a billion Indians (Thats also a reason why it takes soooo much to be an Indian cricket captain).
Like ever before, Indian cricket team is now so young with its players (avrg age: 24) and stands the better side so far in the all limited over tournaments recent past. The titles that Dhoni & his men brough home are the best examples to justify the same. Eventhough these titles emphasize the power of our victory, its also how Dhoni’s men walked through the overall journey that started for Dhoni as just a Batsmen-WC player n Indian team. Its actually the SriLankan team which helped him prove as a good batsman as well as a good captain.
Dhoni’s 183 runs (his personal best in ODIs) against SriLanka in 2005 making India team win.
Dhoni lead India to win the World cup 2011 beating SriLanka in 2011.
Undoubtedly, its Dhoni’s captaincy and his impeccable strategy that brings out the best from every young player in the team. Even in crucial times like ICC Twenty20 world cup finals or in ICC Champions trophy finals, he was Compassionate to his team and made them so comforable in the grass. He has aggression but its in terms of his passion towards Cricket. When the Indian players see their captain so cool, they don;t go rattles. Instead, they focus and give their best. The case of experiment and risk taking was same in both cases – Joginder Sharma’s last ball at 2007 Twenty 20 world cup final, or his one down skip at ICC World cup 2011, or even the 18th over attack by Ishant Sharma. Best is the final one so far because as he lifted his head up and saw the ball go for a wide the second time once his hair cleared away from the front of his eyes, Sharma looked at Dhoni. Dhoni clapped and gestured at him ‘to keep calm and bowl the next one’, displaying no signs of anger or frustration at the bowler. On the next 2 balls, Ishant Sharma responded by sending Eoin Morgan and Ravi Bopara back to the pavilion.
“We didn’t rely on one specific individual, everybody contributed. Each and every batsman scored at some point in the series and the same applies to the bowlers also.”
As he says right, he does so. He does not any player to go frustrated or feel low, he plans the strategy to win accolades. Most importantly he lets his team enjoy the game rather than just chasing victory. Frequent reports about rumours Indian players and IPL keeps coming around and this man just keep calm & answers all those by his victories itself. Eventhough he hides his rigour and aggression inside that Grey beard, he is a man of leadership and courage. He is a very important force that took us to relish our 28 years dream of a word cup after “1983’s Cup of glory”. Thanks Dhoni for giving us the pleasure of watching SACHIN lifting the World cup.
Along with all these laurels & masterstrokes, the best part is as soon as he climbs to the podium to collest the trophy, he handovers the trophy to his Boys without even holding it for even a minute.. letting his team & his country to enjoy the victoy. This makes Dhoni a master piece for captaincy and a massive night mare for other cricket team.
Here is what other legends say about Dhoni:
“Dhoni is one of the greatest captain I have ever seen” – Sourav Ganguly
“I would go to war with Dhoni by my side” – Gary Kirsten
“If i select a team sachin will be the opener and Dhoni will be the captain” – Steve Waugh
“I am learning the ropes of captaincy from MS Dhoni” – DJ Bravo
“Dhoni’s not the the type to play for records” – Kapil Dev
And what else do you need after reading the words from GOD:
“MSD the best captain I have played for” – Sachin Tendulkar
Dhoni’s captaincy & Indian team is at its best now, thats why we have at home all the trophies that are dreamt by Cricketers & Captains all over the world. We love you Dhoni and we salute your leadership 🙂
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