5 times MS Dhoni shell-shocked fans with his unexpected decisions
Joginder Sharma in 2007 T20 World Cup final
MS Dhoni's very first surprising move came during the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2007. Dhoni was leading a young Indian side for the first time in the maiden edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007 and decided to hand over the ball to Joginder Sharma to bowl the last over in the high-octane final against Pakistan. Sharma went on to defend 13 runs in the final over to help India win the T20 World Cup title.
2) Promoting himself above Yuvraj Singh in 2011 ODI World Cup final
MS Dhoni was batting in the lower middle-order during the 2011 ODI World Cup but promoted himself up the order in the final against Sri Lanka. Dhoni came out to bat at number 5 and played a stunning knock of unbeaten 91 off 79 balls to seal India's second World Cup crown.
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The veteran India cricketer was carted for 30 runs by James Faulkner
4) Test retirement
MS Dhoni announced his Test retirement shockingly in the year 2014 during India's tour of Australia. Dhoni was 35 back then and just five short of completing 100 Test matches when he decided to quit and handed over Test captaincy to Virat Kohli.
5) Leaving CSK captaincy | Photo - IPL |
MS Dhoni sprung a surprise recently when he shockingly announced his decision to step down as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the ongoing IPL 2022 and pass over the baton to Ravindra Jadeja. Dhoni led CSK to an impressive four IPL titles and nine finals and is one of the most successful captains in the history of the league.
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