Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Arun Pandey, Dhoni’s manager.

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Dhoni at his school

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Endgame

That immortal strike at the 2011 WC final

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Members of India's 15 member squad for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, from left in the top row, skipper Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wk), Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rah...

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Captain M S Dhoni with his daughter after winning the match against Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR), at Eden Garden, in Kolkata

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The Time By His

CSK Watch In this glad season for the Chennai Super Kings, ace attacking spinner Imran Tahir has been a sight to behold—his tight-fisted, spread-armed sprint after a wicket pop...

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CSK skipper MS Dhoni and his KXIP counterpart Ravichandran Ashwin before the the start of their Indian Premier League 2019 (IPL T20) cricket match at MAC Stadium in Chennai.

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CSK skipper MS Dhoni playing with a son of his teammate Imran Tahir after the Indian Premier League 2019 (IPL T20) cricket match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kings XI Punj...

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) player MS Dhoni plays a shot during the Indian Premier League 2019 cricket match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Wankhede Sta...

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh during a training session ahead of the Indian Premier League 2019 (IPL T20) cricket match between Mumba...

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CSK skipper MS Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo run between the wicket during the Indian Premier League 2019 (IPL T20) cricket match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (R...

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CSK skipper MS Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo celebrate their team's win in the Indian Premier League 2019 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at MAC ...

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CSK batsman M S Dhoni hits a six during the Indian Premier League (IPL T20 2019) cricket match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capital (DC) at Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket ...

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Chennai Super Kings Skipper MS Dhoni presenting a cheque to a family member of victim of Pulwama attack before start the first match of 12th edition of the Indian Premier League 2...

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Skipper MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings and Skipper Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore during the first match of 12th edition of the Indian Premier League 2019 T20 cricket ...

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Indian cricketer MS Dhoni with his teammates during a training session ahead of the 3rd ODI match against Australia at JSCA Stadium, in Ranchi.

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Indian cricket team members unveil the new 'Blue' Team India jersey ahead of World Cup 2019 at an event, in Chennai.

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India's cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, left, talks with Ravindra Jadeja during a practice session ahead of second one-day international cricket match against Australia in Nagpur.

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India's M S Dhoni plays a shot against Australia during the 2nd T20 cricket match at Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru.

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Still There

MSD is crucial to India’s chances

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IPL 2019, RCB Vs CSK: MS Dhoni's 111-Metre Monster Six Off Umesh Yadav Is Officially Season's Biggest – WATCH

During his unbeaten 48-ball 84 knock against RCB, CSK captain MS Dhoni hit five fours and seven sixes, including one which landed on the Chinnaswamy Stadium rooftop.

Apr 22, 2019

| Outlook Web Bureau
Cricket World Cup 2019: Full List Of Squads

April 23 is the deadline to submit 15-member squads for the Cricket World Cup 2019

Apr 22, 2019

| Outlook Web Bureau
IPL 2019, RCB Vs CSK: Here's What Virat Kohli Said About MS Dhoni After Bengaluru Thriller

Chasing a target of 162, CSK needed a near-impossible 26 off the last over bowled by Umesh Yadav and MS Dhoni showed that nothing is indeed impossible until the Cricketing Gods intervened

Apr 22, 2019

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IPL 2019, RCB Vs CSK: Sixes Rain In Bengaluru As MS Dhoni Wages A Lone Battle – WATCH

In the end, it was Dhoni who lost to RCB. He could have taken singles in the previous overs. But, the 37-year-old playing at his breathtaking best just weeks ahead of the start of the Cricket World Cup 2019 augurs well for India.

Apr 22, 2019

| Outlook Web Bureau
Highlights: IPL 2019 – Royal Challengers Bangalore Beat Chennai Super Kings By One Run In Thriller

In the 39th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019, Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) beat MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by one run at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Apr 21, 2019

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IPL 2019, RR Vs MI: Rishabh Pant Effects Dhoni-Esque Lightning Quick Stumpings – WATCH

Rishabh Pant, who was often hailed as the heir apparent to MS Dhoni, was pipped by veteran Dinesh Karthik in India's Cricket World Cup 2019 squad. But he showed brilliant wicket-keeping skills during DC-KXIP match of IPL 2019.

Apr 20, 2019

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IPL 2019, RCB Vs CSK Preview: Bangalore Determined To Fend Off Defending Champions Chennai

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be riding high on confidence after their 10-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders and will intend to carry their winning form when they take on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's side. Chennai Super Kings will be looking to get back to winning ways and seal their play-off berth

Apr 20, 2019

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IPL 2019, SRH Vs CSK: Ravindra Jadeja Gets Into Heated Argument With Umpire As Controversies Continue To Rage Indian Premier League – WATCH

The 12th season of IPL has witnessed big controversies involving the likes Ravichandran Ashwin, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Lasith Malinga and of course umpires. And Wednesday's row was the latest to blight the world's most prestigious T20 league.

Apr 18, 2019

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IPL 2019, SRH Vs CSK: No MS Dhoni And Chennai Super KIngs Hit By DRS Troubles – WATCH

Last time MS Dhoni missed an IPL match as CSK captain was on March 23, 2010 against RCB in Bengaluru.

Apr 17, 2019

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IPL 2019, SunRisers Hyderabad Vs Chennai Super Kings: Live Streaming, TV Guide, Preview, Likely XIs, Team News, Prediction

The 33rd match of IPL 2019 between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings will witness a face-off between World Cup-bound Vijay Shankar and the man he replaced in the Indian squad, Ambati Rayudu

Apr 17, 2019

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni: World’s Envy, India’s Pride

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is pushing 38 but the mystery around the longevity and success of India’s Cricket World Cup-winning captain continue to mesmerise one and all.

Apr 18, 2019

| Lawrence Booth
Master Of Zen, Why MS Dhoni is God of Cricket Too

There is no one reason that defined Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s life as a cricketer. He defied the grammar book on the field and his demeanour off the pitch was a lesson in achieving nirvana.

Apr 18, 2019

| Suresh Menon
MS Dhoni: Goodluck Charm, Talismanic And An Advertiser’s Delight

With success, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s fortunes have upwardly mobile. The former Indian captain gave India a spot among the highest earners in sports and continues to match the likes of Virat Kohli, dollar-for-dollar.

Apr 18, 2019

| Qaiser Mohammad Ali
MS Dhoni: Why No One Can Predict The Future of This Cricketing Superman

Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains one of the greatest mysteries of world cricket. The 37-year-old continues to defy the odds with panache and no wonder that MSD will be Virat Kohli's go-to man in the Cricket World Cup

Apr 18, 2019

| Qaiser Mohammad Ali
From 2009 To 2019: How Indian Men’s Cricket Team Has Evolved As World Beater

Kohli’s star rose, Dhoni’s held its own, the team acquired cutting edge

Feb 28, 2019

| Qaiser Mohammad Ali
Should He Or Shouldn't He? Raging Debate On Dhoni's Inclusion In 2019 World Cup

Plunging into the debate on M.S. Dhoni’s future and his inclusion in the Indian team for the 2019 World Cup

Nov 14, 2018

| Qaiser Mohammad Ali
M.S. Dhoni: A Real Ageless Copter | By Ashish Nehra

Swashbuckling hitter, unwavering skipper, fit as a fiddle at 37...and there’s still more to Indian cricket’s Dhoni era, writes Ashish Nehra.

Aug 08, 2018

| Ashish Nehra
Across The Line, Into The Stands

The irresistible dominance of the ‘dad’s army’ has lit up the IPL

May 10, 2018

| Qaiser Mohammad Ali
Riding, But Not Into The Sunset

The howls asking for Dhoni to retire after a glitch or two are from lone wolves. Coach, captain and the cricketing fraternity are behind him.

Nov 16, 2017

| Qaiser Mohammad Ali
Goodbye Is Just Another Signal: Let The Shots Flow

Indian skippers have clung on to power, then faded away. Dhoni seeks to join the exceptions—Sachin and Dravid.

Jan 12, 2017

| Qaiser Mohammad Ali