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The man with the Midas touch. He led India to glory in the inaugural World Twenty20, raised a toast to the nation by winning the cricket world cup, lead the most consistent franchise - Chennai Super Kings to title twice and also won the champions league - all in a span of 3 years.

An Adam Gilchrist-inspired Dhoni’s incredible rise through the ranks was triggered by a match winning 148 against Pakistan and later in the year, he smashed 183 against Sri Lanka. Just 2 years after his record breaking innings, he was made the captain of the Indian team that was going through major transitions. In the years to follow, his ability to excel in leadership was quickly recognized and within a year, he was appointed Indian skipper in all forms of game.

Off the field, his fondness for fast bikes marked him as Mr.Cool, and with a haircut that made news across the country, the cool quotient never waived. In tune with the name, he was hardly seen flustered on the field either. For a cricket frenzy nation, Dhoni will forever be the man who led from the front and fulfilled a billion dreams of seeing the cup return after 28 long years.