This is the story of India’s most successful captain, game-changer, and finisher. This is about the most scrutinized, sorted player who has no haters. This is the story of someone whose entire life is an inspiration. He has inspired people to be a successful leader, to trust yourself and team when nobody trusts you. He who has earned the name ‘captain cool’, with his excellent leadership quality is also famous for his freestyle or different batting style. Famous for his calm, humble nature, he is also famous for having fun with teammates, opposition team players, and news reporters.
He is none other than Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Born on 07-07-81 in Ranchi hailed from a middle-class family this story is about an ordinary boy from an ordinary place whose father was a pump operator in a public firm.
He used to play badminton, football. He was an amazing goalkeeper where he was noticed by his school teacher. He then advised dhoni to pursue his career in cricket as a wicketkeeper. He proved himself there also with his very good and outstanding wicket-keeping skills.
His parents always wanted him to do a government job for a safe future. So he joined a ticket collector job in railways at the age of 20 but refused to give up on his cricket dreams. He eventually ended up with the railway's job and tried his best to get into the Indian cricket team. At the age of 23, he finally made it to the team from where he was unstoppable. He has taught us to be calm even at bad times. His initial career time was difficult yet he never lost faith in himself and finally showed his best performance and became the captain of the Indian Cricket team.
He changed the rules of the entire game, gave chance to young talent over old veterans, and made them focus more on fitness. His judgment on the field was so perfect that if he is appealing then the batsman is definitely out. No one questions his judgment talent. The best thing in him was when none believed, he believed and proved himself in front of all. He has also shown his emotional side, gave captainship to Sourav Ganguly in his last match, he has seen Sachin Tendulkar striking 200 runs from non-strikers side, gave confidence in leadership to Virat Kohli. These instances also proved he had full faith in his team, and he always stood by his team’s side.
He had these skills to read the mind of the team, learn the strength of the team, and play well in an intense pressure situation. He was so quick to read and respond to the others' moves, proving he is versatile in all aspects. Now Dhoni is a subject in itself to study.
You are the best finisher, how can you finish your career so imperfectly? This is so disheartening thinking we will never be able to see you playing as an Indian cricket player.
Thanks for winning our hearts and trophies for our country so gracefully. Thanks for proving that an ordinary man from an ordinary town can also become extraordinary following his dream. Thanks for all that you have given us right from the first match run out to the last match run out. Thanks for the wonderful memories you have given us. With your retirement, the best cricket era is also gone. Your retirement from your career will never retire you from our heart.
Keep inspiring us, Keep giving us wonderful memories. Keep spreading the smile you always have on your face. That’s what they that’s Mahi, Always Smiling.
