THE LEGEND OF MS DHONI

THE LEGEND OF MS DHONI

My intention behind writing this blog is very simple it directly related with each single individual who want to do something in his or her life.
We all have excuses but from that how we find the path and how we stick to it until our goal or aim or dream is achieved defines us. Here I also elaborate what I learnt from him as well.

When MS Dhoni made his debut in Indian team versus Bangladesh in December 2004, most of the Indian fans considered him to be another blink and miss wicketkeeper batsman. After Nayan Mongia, India saw rise and fall of many keepers- Karim, Dighe, Ratra, MSK Prasad, Dahiya, Parthiv, Dinesh Karthik and even Dravid! Though the Dravid experiment succeeded in 2003 World Cup, Indians knew that the team needed a proper keeper. But not many expected this long haired Ranchi boy to take that position. But within 4 months he became the national heartthrob- thanks to that stunning 148 versus Pakistan in Vizag. And suddenly a new sensation was born. And the legend of MSD started to grow match by match.

By 2007 he had cemented his position in team as first choice keeper and a destructive batsman- much more than what we expected from a keeper. But it came as a surprise to see him chosen as Captain for the inaugural T20 World Cup. And he delivered an absolutely sensational triumph in the tournament. This victory was more than what it seemed. It reignited the partially doused cricketing passion in a cricket-crazy nation deeply hurt by 2007 World Cup debacle. It showed that the youngsters like Gambhir, Rohit, Irfan were ready to be challenged. And most importantly it showed that India had much more than Sachin-Saurav-Dravid-Kumble. The way he marshalled his team in the tournament was simply superb. As a consequence soon he was handed over the responsibility of One day team. And by the end of 2008 when Kumble handed over Test captaincy to Dhoni, he was “The Man” for Indian cricket.

What followed was something very dramatic. After registering Test wins against major teams of the world came the big moment for MSD- the moment which all cricket fans across the globe will never forget. In the 2011 World Cup, he led the home team to a spectacular victory. Fuelled by stellar performances by Sachin, Sehwag, Zaheer, Ashwin and of course Yuvi, Indian team did well to march into finals despite Dhoni’s lukewarm performance. But it was on 2nd April 2011 when the Indian team suddenly seemed vulnerable chasing 274 against Sri Lanka. With Sachin, Sehwag, Kohli back in pavilion, cometh the man at number 5- promoting himself ahead of Yuvraj. And what followed was an evening to cherish for lifetime! With Gambhir, he brought the chase back on route and then finished it off in his own inimitable style to trigger celebrations all over India. It was this moment where he displayed his magical calmness to the world.
But his glorious success was followed with some bitter pills. Test team’s performance abroad was seriously substandard. Even Dhoni himself came under the scanner as a Test player. But he kept calm, and tried to make up for this farce in limited overs versions.

2013 Champions Trophy was another example of his positively stoic character. In this trophy he famously said, “I can afford losing a match or two, but can’t see losing a player by demoralizing him". The final of 2013 champions trophy was unforgettable that how low score was well defended by the IND team under the head of MSD is just masterpiece. That was my life's one of favourite match. The leadership of MS will truly glittered in it. Were everyone was thought that India were went to loose the match only MSD has a belief, that we called self confidence that I will bring my country to the victory. Were everyone is praying by looking up towords god for our win, MS told his teammates that:

"Don't look up, god is not coming to save us , we have to fight it out".

.. lastly the results were came in favour of us. So what we called it. It is the kind of confidence that all we need in our life.

Hard times continued for him. England and Australia tours were disappointments. But he stayed true to his character. He shocked everyone with his Test retirement. But continued with good show in One days and T20s- especially IPL. Questions are being raised about his form after 2016 World T20 and IPL 9. His reflexes, his fitness, his motivation all are absolutely fine. Yet runs seem to have deserted him. The frequency of biggies from his bat has reduced. And yet, as we know him, we all hope somewhere in our hearts that he will rise. That’s what makes him MSD! Nothing can stop him for being successful captain and human being as well. What makes him great is that he is only captain in the world who won all ICC trophies.

Dhoni is a legend beyond Cricket. He is the face of aspiring youth of post liberalization India. He is an inspiration for millions of small town boys and girls, who want to make it big without any Godfather. He is not perfect, like all of us. Yet he is an icon of calmness, maturity and leadership. He is not Kapil, he is not Sachin, not even Gilchrist or Bevan. He is MS DHONI, the first of his name, the king of calmness, the epitome of leadership, the finisher of contests. And even with all his imperfections and shortcomings, he will always be the same for all his fans….

What I learnt from him is that-

1. You should always be HONEST to yourself in life.

2.You should firm about your decisions.

3.Accept your failures and learn from them.

4. It's ok to be feel disheartened sometimes.

5. Never ever shy away from Hardwork.