Cricket Viral Video: MS Dhoni fulfilled India’s quest for a wicket-keeper batsman who could score runs consistently and hit big shots with ease, early in the 2000s. He was known for his flashy style of batting in his early international career, and his fearless approach to face even the best fast bowlers of his time, like Shoaib Akhtar and Dale Steyn.
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Dhoni gives a six-shattering reply
In 2006, during a Test match between India and England, Dhoni had a face-off with former England all-rounder, Andrew Flintoff. Flintoff hit Dhoni on the helmet with a bouncer, but the wicket-keeper batsman was able to escape serious injury as the ball struck the back of his helmet. Though, for a moment Dhoni appeared to be shocked and confused.
Dhoni responded with a brilliant pull shot the very next ball, which was bowled short and raced away for a boundary. This showcased his ability to remain calm and composed, and he went on to earn the nickname ‘Captain Cool’ for his ability to bail India out of pressure situations. The six was clearly a big one and changed on to course of the match.
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Dhoni captained India in a total of 331 matches across formats and remains the only skipper to have won all three major ICC limited-overs trophies. He retired from international cricket in 2020 after playing in 350 ODIs, 90 Tests, and 98 T20Is. Currently, he continues to play for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
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