“Dhoni doesn’t just lead a cricket team; he’s also India’s captain of hope. And he didn’t just win India the World Cup; he also taught India how to win.”-Time Magazine.
Dhoni’s impact as a captain cannot be summed up in better words. For once, Team India managed to live up to the lofty expectations and delivered the cup to its cricket crazy fnas. Dhoni, stepped up to the plate right when his team needed him the most and scored a match-winning knock in the final. In Dhoni, we have a man who is a great man manager whose serene demeanour betrays his combative nature. He epitomizes the spirit of the 21st generation Indian youth who unlike his predecessors is fearless and ready to take-on the world.
A few people have said that M.S.D. has been lucky to have one of the strongest Indian teams at his disposal. But, one must not forget the role he has played in building this side. For instance, it was his backing that gave Sehwag and Gambhir a chance to turn around their fledgling careers, as a result giving India a stellar opening partnership in all forms of the game. Right through his captaincy tenure, he has backed each and every player to the hilt and given them ample chances to prove themselves. Add to the above leadership qualities, impeccable glove-work and consistent batting performances (ODI Avg: 48.78), we have a modern-day cricket legend who looks destined for more glory. Hats-off to M.S.D., there aren’t too many Indians who inspire us like he does.
