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World Cup: MS Dhoni stumped in ODIs for the first time in 8 years

World Cup: MS Dhoni stumped in ODIs for the first time in 8 years

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Afghanistan restricted India to an achievable target as the 'Men in Blue' struggled against Afghan spinners and posted224 for eight in their 50 overs in the Match 28 of Cricket World Cup 2019.

India made a sluggish start after electing to bat first but the top batting order failed to leave any impact despite skipper Virat Kohli, who scored 67 from 63 balls in Southampton on Saturday.

Fans and spectators categorically criticised former India skipper MS Dhoni for his slow innings.

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Dhoni struggled to find any fluency, hitting 28 off 52 balls before he was stumped by Ikram Alikhil off the bowling of Rashid.

This was the first time in eight years, Dhoni was stumped and only the second in his One-Day Internationalcareer, both times in World Cup.

In World Cup 2011, on Devendra Bishoo's ball, Dhoni was stumped by wicket-keeper Devon Thomas.

Overall, Dhoni has been stumped on six occasions in his international cricket career.