He not solely achieved immense success as a participant but in addition earned a popularity as probably the most profitable captain in Indian cricket historical past. Dhoni turned an iconic determine in worldwide cricket, incomes the nickname “Captain Cool” for his calm and composed demeanor on the sector.
Former India cricketer Syed Saba Karim shared a memorable anecdote about Dhoni’s early days earlier than he made it to the nationwide crew. Karim, who later turned a selector for Bihar within the Ranji Trophy, recalled the primary time he met Dhoni and witnessed his distinctive ability units. It was throughout this time that Karim turned acquainted with Dhoni’s expertise and potential.
“My story is very interesting. The first time I saw MS Dhoni, it was his second year in the Ranji Trophy. He used to play for Bihar. I saw him batting and keeping, and I still remember while he was batting, he had that brilliance which we even saw later, playing big lofted shots to a spinner or a pace bowler. Even for wicket-keeping, the footwork that one should have was lacking a bit. We worked with him on this at that time, and he still remembered what he was taught then. When we used to chat, he used to speak about it. It was a turning point in MS’s career where he actually got going. In one-dayers, we started to let him open because his batting was so strong and he used to get quick runs,” stated Saba Karim on JioCinema.
Karim then mentioned Dhoni’s first sequence for India ‘A’ the place his batting performances satisfied the nationwide crew selectors to lastly give him an opportunity. The relaxation, as they are saying, is historical past. “The second turning point was the tri-series in Kenya between India ‘A’, Pakistan ‘A’, and Kenya. MS Dhoni got an opportunity to play because Dinesh Karthik was joining the national team. There, MS kept the wickets well and for batting don’t even ask! We played against Pak ‘A’ twice and he batted so well in the series.”
He added, “From there it was a turning point in his career and after that, his name was in the reckoning. I even remember I was in Calcutta at that time, and Sourav (Ganguly) was the captain. I went to meet him and I told him there is this keeper who should come into the Indian team because he was batting so well and was such a safe keeper. Unfortunately, Sourav hadn’t seen MS play just before we toured Pakistan, and he wasn’t selected for that tour. But he was after that.”
Dhoni’s journey from a comparatively unknown participant to one of the crucial celebrated figures in Indian cricket is a testomony to his laborious work, dedication, and distinctive enjoying type.
His management and contributions to the sport have left an enduring impression on Indian cricket, and he continues to be admired and revered by followers and fellow cricketers alike.
(ANI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com