M.S. Dhoni - A name that sends a chill down the spines of bowlers. Whether it's the fastest format of the game or the purest, Dhoni has rarely failed to deliver. From being a wicket-keeper batsman to being the captain of the team, Dhoni has gone on to become the hero of the nation. And while all these accomplishments are what made him the man he is today, there are other milestone moments throughout his life that have made him a true legend.
Here are 10 reasons why M.S. Dhoni is a legend :
1. His racing team MSD R-NR, is fueling the passion of young racers.
Through his racing team that participates in FIM Super World Sport, he's giving youngsters a chance to turn their dreams into reality.
2. Because he's not just good at stumping batsmen, he is also damn good at doing THIS...
Honestly, I can watch this on loop all day. I mean, just look at the killer reflexes of this guy!
3. Despite having a disastrous debut, he went on to become a dependable finisher.
Coming on to bat against Bangladesh in 2004, he was run-out on the first delivery. Hard to believe right? Considering he's the most dependable finisher today. Take a look at this video and see for yourself.
4. He has won it all, like literally!
Dhoni is the only Indian captain to have won major titles in three different formats of the game, the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, the ICC World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013.
5. Because the little master himself recommended Dhoni for the captaincy.
Dhoni was given the captaincy of the Indian cricket team after the little master, Sachin Tendulkar recommended his name as he was a calm person and had a friendly equation with the rest of the squad.
6. Dhoni has been given the honorary rank of Lt. Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army.
In November 2011, Dhoni was given the honorary rank of Lt. Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army. Dhoni, in fact, has admitted on a few occasions that he would one day like to serve his country.
7. Because he multitasked his ways through his formative years.
Before becoming a household name in the world of cricket, M.S. Dhoni was a Train Ticket Examiner at Kharagpur Railway station from 2001 to 2003.
8. Because he's not just a cricketer, but also a responsible citizen.
For the last two years, Dhoni has been the highest tax payer in the state of Jharkhand and one of the highest tax payers in India.
9. A jack of all trades, Dhoni was an exceptional football and badminton player too!
M.S. Dhoni initially used to play badminton and football. In fact, he was also selected at the club and district level for these sports. It was his coach that told him to go and play cricket for a club, and even though he hadn't played cricket before, he was able to impress the team with his wicket-keeping skills. What happened next is, as they say, history!
10. In 2006, M.S.Dhoni was voted as the MTV Youth Icon of the country.
One of the brightest cricketers of the Indian cricket team at that time. Dhoni was voted the MTV youth icon 2006. He beat the likes of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (Science), John Abraham (Films), Abhijeet Sawant (Music), to win this prestigious award.
Why he is legend ,personally for me?
What does MS do. He is not the fire brand cricketer anymore. He is no more the legendary finisher he used to be. No more we get to see the helicopter rotating its wings and a stunning six. No more we see the headshake and skirting of his half sleeve and that devil childish smile after every shot.
What is MS of today, an aeging cricketer who tries but seldom connects sweetly, a whitish beard succumbing the wrinkles and an agony over the face. So what makes him a legend today also.
At 5-3, India believed, when Rishav got out India believed, when Jadeja was in pavillion India believed.
This belief is MS Dhoni.
Perhaps the hope that if he made that 2 inches yesterday India would have been in the final.
That hope is MS Dhoni.
That hope, belief, trust on India's oldest statesman cricketer did not come in a day. In a nation where you grow believing you will make it the eleven someday, a lanky long haired boy from a small city becomes beacon of hope for 130 crore, perhaps Sachin stopped time, Virat stops your feet, this Man stops your mind and makes you hope and believe. And hope is a beautiful thing my friend. Hope makes you live.
Mahi made us live.
An era does not end. Only it passes and the legend of Mahi grows .
May be "Mahi aur mahi marega" "aur nahi dhaga kholega" but 130 crore might not be able to say again "Mahi hain na tension nahi hain".
Thank you Legend for defining Indian cricket the way it is played today.
Trophies does not make you a captain, the trust, hope, belief makes you one. Perhaps the burden of these made those wrinkles and painted the agony. Perhaps Mahi felt what will happen if India does not lift the cup, perhaps Mahi was desparate for the first time to finish off in style. Perhaps....
Mahi is still human and so did the tears rolled down perhaps for one last time. But all are perhaps given the nature of the brute force of the statesman. Perhaps he will pick up a bat and hit a perfect yorker over mid on again just like a yellow haired boy doing in 2004.
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