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Dhoni made his first class debut on January 12, 2000 against Assam. He scored 40(62) in the first innings & 68*(89) in the second innings.
Score card : http://www.bcci.tv/ranji-trophy-1999-00/match/60
Score card : http://www.bcci.tv/ranji-trophy-1999-00/match/60
Dhoni was the top scorer in the triangular series against Pakistan A, Kenya on 2004 and made impression to the national selectors.
Dhoni made his debut on 23rd december 2004 against Bangladesh. He got run-out in the first ball, miscommunication with Kaif.
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0,12,7* were the scores of Dhoni in his debut series against Bangladesh and followed by 3 runs in the first Odi match against Pakistan. Then, the team management decided to promote Dhoni to the top order.
April 5, 2005. Visakhapatnam. Dhoni's era started in Indian cricket.
Ganguly and management decided to promote Dhoni to number 3. He scored 148 runs from 123 balls which included 15 fours & 3 sixes against Pak in the 2nd Odi match of the series.
Ganguly and management decided to promote Dhoni to number 3. He scored 148 runs from 123 balls which included 15 fours & 3 sixes against Pak in the 2nd Odi match of the series.
One year later, after his Odi debut, Dhoni made his test debut on dec 2nd against Srilanka in Chennai. It was a rain affected match but during first innings, he scored 30 runs including 6 fours. https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/14750/scorecard/226361/india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-sri-lanka-tour-of-india-2005-06
Intersting fact :
During his first test, there was rain for the first three days and he came to bat on the fifth day of the match and was the last man to get out in the innings. @sidvee was covering this test for Espn Cricinfo.
During his first test, there was rain for the first three days and he came to bat on the fifth day of the match and was the last man to get out in the innings. @sidvee was covering this test for Espn Cricinfo.
On his 5th test,
Dhoni scored his first test hundred against Pakistan in Faisalabad, he was up against Akthar, Asif, Razzaq, Kaneria, Afridi but smashed 148 runs from 153 balls which included 19 fours & 4 sixes. He was the top scorer of the Indian innings.
Dhoni scored his first test hundred against Pakistan in Faisalabad, he was up against Akthar, Asif, Razzaq, Kaneria, Afridi but smashed 148 runs from 153 balls which included 19 fours & 4 sixes. He was the top scorer of the Indian innings.
Video of his first hundred in test career :
Dhoni's Jaipur.
While chasing 299 runs against Srilanka, Dravid sent Dhoni at 3, Dhoni was unbeaten at 183 runs from 145 balls which included 15 fours & 10 sixes and helped India to chase the target in 46.1 overs.
While chasing 299 runs against Srilanka, Dravid sent Dhoni at 3, Dhoni was unbeaten at 183 runs from 145 balls which included 15 fours & 10 sixes and helped India to chase the target in 46.1 overs.
Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf about Dhoni's hair style.
One of the best test innings of Dhoni.
While India were losing wickets on one end, Dhoni held the other end, he faced 159 balls in the fourth innings and saved the lord's test against England in 2007. He was unbeaten at 79, from 159 balls which included 10 fours.
While India were losing wickets on one end, Dhoni held the other end, he faced 159 balls in the fourth innings and saved the lord's test against England in 2007. He was unbeaten at 79, from 159 balls which included 10 fours.
India won the commenwealth series in 2008 in Australia, beating mighty Australia twice in the finals.
Dhoni scored 347 runs in 10 matches at an average of 69.40 with two fifties, he was the third highest leading run scorer of the triangular series.
Dhoni scored 347 runs in 10 matches at an average of 69.40 with two fifties, he was the third highest leading run scorer of the triangular series.
The greatest moment in Dhoni's life.
On the night of April 2nd in Mumbai, he created history as a captain. India won the Odi world cup after 28 years.
Dhoni scored unbeaten 91 runs from 79 balls which included 8 fours & 2 sixes while chasing 275 runs.
On the night of April 2nd in Mumbai, he created history as a captain. India won the Odi world cup after 28 years.
Dhoni scored unbeaten 91 runs from 79 balls which included 8 fours & 2 sixes while chasing 275 runs.
Young team.
Transition phase.
Unbeaten in the tournament.
India won the champions trophy 2013, beating home team England in the final. One of the highest points of Dhoni's leadership for team India.
Transition phase.
Unbeaten in the tournament.
India won the champions trophy 2013, beating home team England in the final. One of the highest points of Dhoni's leadership for team India.
One of the best finishes by Dhoni in the final over.
India needed 15 runs in the final over with one wicket in hand, Dhoni was on strike :
First ball - dot.
Second ball - six.
Third ball - four.
Fourth ball - six.
India won the tri series in Westindies.
India needed 15 runs in the final over with one wicket in hand, Dhoni was on strike :
First ball - dot.
Second ball - six.
Third ball - four.
Fourth ball - six.
India won the tri series in Westindies.
One of the best recovery innings by Dhoni.
India were 29 for 5 against Pakistan in the first Odi, then Dhoni scored an unbeaten 113 runs from 125 balls which included 7 fours & 3 sixes, helped India post 227 for 6 in 50 overs.
India were 29 for 5 against Pakistan in the first Odi, then Dhoni scored an unbeaten 113 runs from 125 balls which included 7 fours & 3 sixes, helped India post 227 for 6 in 50 overs.
Dhoni scored his only double century against Australia in Chennai in 2013.
India were 4 down for two hundred then Virat Kohli & Dhoni helped post 380 runs during the first innings, Dhoni scored 224 runs from 265 balls which included 24 fours & 6 sixes.
India were 4 down for two hundred then Virat Kohli & Dhoni helped post 380 runs during the first innings, Dhoni scored 224 runs from 265 balls which included 24 fours & 6 sixes.
Dhoni retired from tests on dec 30th, 2014. He played his final test against Aus, helping India draw the test by scoring an unbeaten 24 from 68 which included 4 fours.
Dhoni played 90 tests, scoring 4876 runs at an avg of 38.09 (33 fifty, 6 hundreds & a double hundred)
Dhoni played 90 tests, scoring 4876 runs at an avg of 38.09 (33 fifty, 6 hundreds & a double hundred)
On January 4th, 2017
Dhoni stepped down as Odi and T20 captain of Indian team.
Dhoni stepped down as Odi and T20 captain of Indian team.
On July 14th, 2018
Dhoni completed 10000 runs in Odi format, completed 10000 runs in just 273 innings, He was the 4th Indian to complete this feat.
Dhoni completed 10000 runs in Odi format, completed 10000 runs in just 273 innings, He was the 4th Indian to complete this feat.
When I watched MS for the 1st time, I didn't expect to be his fan boy, but after watching innings by innings, he became an inspiration to me. From TC to one of the most successful captains ever. Long live @msdhoni, my life's bucket list is to meet you, hope it happens very soon.
Finally Dhoni retired from international cricket 
Msdian forever
Msdian forever
