As we head into our skirmish with West Indies today to try and get into the ICC World T20 finals, we wanted to take another look at M.S Dhoni’s leadership of the Indian cricket team. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that he is one of the best things that has ever happened to Indian cricket. Apart from being a brilliant wicket keeper and the best match finisher in the world, he has brought every honour in the cricketing world to India. So, what makes him an ideal captain? Have a look!
The cool quotient
Even scorching heat can’t beat his cool!
Whether India needs 6 runs on the last ball while chasing, or a wicket in the last over while defending, you will never see Dhoni hyper or aggressive. Is that the reason why he has won us most of the matches in last over? Hell, Yeah!
Backs talented youngsters
Always have their back!
Whether it is Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja or R Ashwin to name a few, everyone has witnessed a fall in their form but Dhoni always helped them rise back up with his faith, confidence and guidance.
Selflessness at its best
Who’s the Captain?
Tell me about one single team picture where you have seen Dhoni holding the winning trophy in the middle? Well, there is no such picture! Also, if you look into his records, he has hardly focused on his individual scores. Despite that, he just completed 1000 runs in International T20 without even a single half century.
Spontaneous decision maker
He always has a Plan B
He knows what’s right for the team, just when the moment comes. Be it his surprise entry at No.5 in the 2011 World Cup finale, or choosing Joginder Sharma to bowl the last over of 2007 WCT20 final, or Hardik Pandya for the last over against Bangladesh in the recent world cup match, every decision turned into a winning moment.
Fearlessness and positivity
No space for negativity!
Along with a lot of praise, Dhoni has been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism too. But, nothing deters him from being the best at whatever he does. All the best Dhoni for the match today. Go India!
Author Name: Kritika Sharma
