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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
AB de Villiers makes massive MS Dhoni revelation on his birthday: 'It was very difficult to ...'
MS Dhoni of India (Photo by) South African cricket legend AB de Villiers commemorated former India captain MS Dhoni 's 44th birthday by remembering him as an intimidating opponent with a remarkable career. MS Dhoni's international cricket journey was marked by his captaincy success in winning three major ICC tournaments - the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy, alongside various bilateral and continental achievements. "It was very difficult to plan for MS Dhoni. When he was on song, nothing worked. Later on, we discovered that sometimes you could get away with wide deliveries with the seam, especially in the back end of his innings. We tried it. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't," De Villiers said on JioHotstar's '7 Shades of MS Dhoni'. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "The guy's class - not many game plans worked against him. I have a lot of respect for him and his achievements throughout his career. He was definitely an intimidating player to play against. What a fantastic career he had." Former India selector and cricketer Kiran More shared his initial impressions of Dhoni, noting the unique spark he saw in the wicketkeeper-batsman. "At that time, if you looked at our batting order, you had Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman - all these players. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Yuvraj Singh was also there. But I felt we needed an aggressive player, who could come and hit fours and sixes, utilise the Powerplay, make runs in 15 overs, and also in the middle overs," he added. "We were looking for someone who could hit sixes and boundaries — that kind of aggressive player wasn't visible. See, the top players were all of one mold. But MS Dhoni's strength — that power-hitting — we were looking for a different kind of player like that, to balance the batting order. Poll Do you believe MS Dhoni's captaincy style has influenced future cricketers? Yes, significantly Yes, to some extent No, not really Not sure "If you want to make 100 in 10 overs, you can. We gave many wicketkeepers chances, but the spark we saw in Dhoni — I felt this boy is something special, something different. We were taking chances. He was raw. From there, we picked him and gave him a chance." Dhoni was recently inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame alongside Hashim Amla, Matthew Hayden, Graeme Smith, Daniel Vettori, Sana Mir, and Sarah Taylor. His international career statistics show 17,266 runs across formats, 829 dismissals as wicketkeeper, and 538 international matches played. "It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever," Dhoni remarked on achieving this feat. Although retired from international cricket, Dhoni continues to play in the Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings , leading them to five titles.
Deccan Herald
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
Legendary former India captain M S Dhoni turns 44
Under Dhoni's captaincy, the Indian Test side also held the No.1 spot for a period of 18 months. Last month, Dhoni was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame for the class of 2025.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
MS Dhoni applies for 'Captain Cool' trademark days after being inducted into ICC Hall of Fame: 'Accepted and advertised'
When you think about the phrase 'Captain Cool', your mind immediately ponders over MS Dhoni. Such has been the impact of the former India captain's antics on the field that no one else comes close in terms of remaining calm and composed on the field. It looks like even MS Dhoni realises no one owns the term 'Captain Cool' like he does, and possibly, this is the reason why the World Cup-winning captain has filed a trademark application for the phrase. India's World Cup-winning captain, MS Dhoni, has applied for the 'Captain Cool' trademark. (PTI) According to news agency PTI, MS Dhoni's application for 'Captain Cool' is currently "accepted and advertised." According to the Trade Marks Registry portal, the application was published in the official trademark journal on June 16, 2025. The trademark has been registered under the category of sports training, providing facilities for it, and sports coaching and services. Dhoni is one of the most successful Indian captains, having led the team to the T20 World Cup win in 2007, the 50-over World Cup win in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013. Under him, India even made the final of the 2014 T20 World Cup and the semi-final of the 2015 ODI World Cup. According to PTI, the trademark application for the phrase 'Captain Cool' was also filed by another company, Prabha Skill Sports (OPC) Pvt Ltd. However, that application's status is showing as 'rectification filed'. Also Read: MS Dhoni, India's two-time World Cup-winning captain, inducted in ICC Hall of Fame In India, if someone wants to register a trademark, they need to first file an application with the Trademark Office. The application is then checked for proper format, and the merits of the same are examined. Once the examiner's doubts are cleared, the trademark is accepted and published on the official Trade Marks Journal. Dhoni inducted into ICC Hall of Fame Earlier this month, Dhoni was inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame for the year 2025, alongside Matthew Hayden, Graeme Smith, Daniel Vettori and Hashim Amla. "It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world," Dhoni said in an official statement. "To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling—something I will cherish forever," he added. Dhoni represented India in 90 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is. He remains the only captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies. His unbeaten 183 against Sri Lanka in 2005 remains the highest score by a wicketkeeper in ODIs. He scored more than 10,000 runs in the 50-over format at an average of 50.57. Apart from his heroics with the bat, he is also known for his lightning speed behind the stumps. Dhoni was last seen in action for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025 edition. He took over the captaincy midway through the tournament after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to a hairline fracture on his elbow. Despite his best efforts, CSK finished at the bottom of the table for the first time.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Heart of Gold: MS Dhoni shows up at childhood friend's birthday and the friend's reaction was priceless
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has always been known for his calm, grounded presence on and off the cricket pitch. While his leadership on the field made fans swoon and opponents tremble, it's his humility away from the spotlight that truly defines him. Locally, Dhoni is known as a man who cherishes close bonds and embraces life without fanfare, and rarely makes public appearances. Perhaps that is why a recent moment in Ranchi, his hometown, felt even more special. MS Dhoni surprises his friend in Ranchi On June 22, 2025, a warm, candid moment in Ranchi found its way on social media and then straight into our hearts. A video shows Dhoni quietly entering the birthday celebration of his childhood friend, Surendra, and standing at the back of a crowded room. Dressed in a simple black t-shirt and trousers, he remained hidden among the crowd and smiled while watching as Surendra cut the cake. Dhoni wins the hearts of his fans When Surendra offered Dhoni a slice, Dhoni pointed toward Surendra's wife, telling him to feed her first. 'Pehle bhabhi ko khilaye, aapko yahi rehna hai, humlog to chale jayenge,' he joked, lightening the mood. As seen in the video, the gesture touched Surendra deeply as he appeared teary-eyed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 5 Dividend Stocks for May 2025 Seeking Alpha Read More Undo To see a world-renowned sports icon prioritize those closest to him, in such a simple moment, showed how genuine Dhoni truly is. Social media reacts The video quickly went viral, inviting heartfelt reactions. One user shared, 'Yeh wahi hai 'Mahiaa esmart lag raha ha re.' wall.' Another wrote, 'Humble banda hai.' Many others also had a similar sentiment 'This is Dhoni….wah yar what a person he humble so gentleman.' Another wrote, 'Eek hi to dil he dhoni baar jitoge.' A fifth user added, 'Dhoni is living exactly the life everyone dreams of. ' Captain Cool's accomplished career MS Dhoni's on‑field accomplishments are legendary. He's among the most successful captains in India's history, leading in 200 ODIs with 110 wins, 60 Tests with 27 wins, and nearly 100 T20Is. Under his leadership, India won the inaugural T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013). In IPL 2025, he played 14 matches, scoring 196 runs at a strike rate of 135.17, while CSK had its toughest season, finishing last with just 4 wins. Hall of Fame In early June 2025, Dhoni joined cricketing legends as he was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in London, becoming the 11th Indian to receive the honour. In his official reaction, he said, 'It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world…It is something that I will cherish forever', as reported by the ICC cricket.
NDTV
25-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Fan Girl's Expression After Meeting MS Dhoni At Birthday Party Goes Viral. Watch
MS Dhoni, former Indian cricket team captain, was recently inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. While he retired from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni is still active in IPL. MS Dhoni is the only Indian cricket team captain to lead the side to triumphs in the ODI World Cup, the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy. Under him, India also reached the No. 1 spot in Tests. Dhoni's popularity is still very high across the world. In a video going viral, Dhoni was lauded for attending a friend's birthday party. In that gathering, a woman was over the moon as she got to click a photo with the great. Her expression has gone viral. — Aroan Roy (@aroan_roy8065) June 23, 2025 This just made me smile — ` (@WorshipDhoni) June 23, 2025 Earlier, Dhoni was joined by Australian batting great Matthew Hayden, South African duo of Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla as well as former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori as five men's cricketers in the ICC hallf of fame. Also inducted into the elite group were former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor and ex-Pakistan captain Sana Mir. "It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever," MS Dhoni said after being bestowed with the honour. Dhoni's rise from Ranchi to one of the most well known cricketers is a stuff of legends. "MS Dhoni's early performances had already marked him out as a player of composure and clarity. It was enough for the selectors to take a bold call and hand him the captaincy for the inaugural ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2007," the ICC said in a release. "The timing was delicate. India had endured a disappointing exit in the group stage of the 50-over World Cup earlier that year, and the squad for the T20 edition was a young, largely untested group, missing many of the senior stalwarts of Indian cricket. Expectations were modest where India were far from tournament favourites. "But under Dhoni's leadership, a new generation of players emerged - Rohit Sharma, RP Singh, Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Karthik, among others - all playing fearless cricket.
