On his 42nd birthday, Dhoni is being enthusiastically celebrated by followers nationwide.
Because the special occasion approached, fascinating pictures emerged, showcasing colossal Dhoni cut-outs in Hyderabad and Nandigama, Andhra Pradesh.
Standing at a powerful peak of 52 ft, the Hyderabad cut-out portrays Dhoni donning the Indian jersey, whereas the towering 77-foot Nandigama cut-out options him within the coaching equipment of CSK (Chennai Tremendous Kings).
Notably, a video circulated on-line, capturing the second when milk was poured over the Nandigama cut-out in a symbolic gesture.
Dhoni’s stature as probably the most completed Indian captain stays unparalleled, together with his exceptional achievements etching an indelible mark in historical past.
His management prowess propelled India to victory within the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, making him the primary and solely captain to triumph within the Champions Trophy, ICC T20 World Cup (2007), and ICC ODI World Cup (2011).
After taking on the crew’s reigns in 2007, the Dhoni-led Indian crew grew to become the world No. 1 Check crew for the primary time in 2009.
The Authorities of India has awarded Dhoni the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2007), the Padma Shri (2009) and the Padma Bhushan (2018) for this contribution to sport. He was additionally named the ICC ODI Participant of the 12 months for 2 consecutive years (2008 and 2009).
Dhoni stepped down as Check captain throughout India’s tour of Australia in 2014 after taking part in his 90th Check after which gave up the T20I and ODI captaincy in January 2017. He nonetheless has probably the most wins by an India captain in each the white-ball codecs.
Famously referred to as ‘Thala’ by his Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) followers, Dhoni has led the IPL franchise ever because the inaugural version of the event in 2008. CSK have gained 5 IPL titles beneath his captaincy.
The one time he performed for a unique crew (Rising Pune Supergiants), was through the two years when CSK was banned by the BCCI.
He has performed 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is, having scored 10,773 and 1617 runs respectively. In ODIs, he has scored 10 centuries and 73 fifties. He has made two half-centuries in T20Is.
In 90 Assessments, he scored 4876 runs, together with six centuries and 33 fifties.
As a wicketkeeper, Dhoni has taken a complete of 634 catches and has 195 stumpings to his title in worldwide cricket.
