Yesterday was a huge day for MS Dhoni. He got into the ICC Hall of Fame. This is cricket’s biggest honor for players. Remember 2007? Dhoni was just 26 years old then. He took a young Indian team to South Africa. Nobody thought they could win the T20 World Cup.
But Dhoni had different plans. His team beat Pakistan in the final. Dhoni hit the big milestone that night. India celebrated like never before.
Four years later came the big one. The World Cup final at home in Mumbai. Sri Lanka scored 274 runs against India. Many fans started getting worried about losing.
Dhoni walked out to bat when India needed the most. He stayed calm like always. Then came that famous six over long-on. The crowd went crazy that April night.
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The ICC Hall of Fame honors MS Dhoni for moments like these. He also won the Champions Trophy in 2013. No other Indian captain has all three trophies.
What Ravi Shastri Said
The former coach praised Dhoni’s quick thinking. He said Dhoni could read matches better than anyone. Shastri called him India’s best white-ball captain ever.
“He has hands faster than that of a pickpocket. If you’re ever in India, going for a big game, especially in Ahmedabad, you don’t want MS behind you; watch that back. The wallet will disappear,” Ravi Shastri said.
Ravi Shastri spoke at the ceremony too. He made everyone laugh with his words. Shastri called Dhoni “faster than a pickpocket” behind the stumps.
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Why This Honor Matters Now
Dhoni still plays cricket in the IPL. Most Hall of Fame players have already stopped playing. This makes Dhoni’s selection very special right now.
He scored 17,266 runs for India in all formats. Dhoni also took 829 catches and stumpings combined. He played 538 matches wearing the Indian jersey.
The ICC Hall of Fame honors MS Dhoni while he’s still active. Cricket fans can still watch their hero play. This rarely happens with other great players.
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From Small Town to Big Dreams
Dhoni grew up in Ranchi with big dreams. His transformation amazed the cricket world completely. A small-town boy became a global cricket star.
The ceremony celebrated his incredible journey perfectly. Future cricketers will always remember Dhoni’s calm leadership style. His legacy will inspire players for many years.
