Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh (MS) Dhoni (July 7 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar) is an Indian cricketer.

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July 7 - 1981 - Ranchi - Bihar - India - Cricket

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He is an aggressive right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper, making his debut at Jharkhand in the 1999-2000 season as an eighteen year old.

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Batsman - Wicketkeeper - Jharkhand - 1999 - 2000

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Dhoni produced modest performances at local level for the opening few years of his career before coming to the eyes of the national team selectors in 2004 after his performances in local competitions such as the Deodhar Trophy and the Duleep Trophy.

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2004 - Deodhar Trophy - Duleep Trophy

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He was selected to represent India 'A' on a tour of Kenya and his performances were good enough to win him selection in the Indian national team, making his one-day international debut against Bangladesh in Chittagong in December of that year.

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Kenya - Indian national team - One-day international - Bangladesh - Chittagong - December

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Dhoni's best performance for India thus far was an astonishing 148 against fierce rivals Pakistan in Vishakapatnam, in his fifth one-day international; the score came off only 123 deliveries. Although yet to make his Test debut (as at May 2005), he is widely considered to be a rising talent in the Indian team.

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Pakistan - Vishakapatnam - Test - May - 2005

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Dhoni is considered to be the next Adam Gilchrist of the international cricket, but for that he has to improve in his wicketkeeping ability.A small town guy can do lot of wonders for India if he is given chance to flourish.

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