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MS Dhoni Retirement Anniversary: August 15th is a special day for every Indian, but in 2020, it held a touch of emotion for cricket lovers as well. It was on this day that India's legendary former captain, MS Dhoni, announced his retirement from international cricket. Serving the nation selflessly and elevating Indian cricket to new heights while giving it a distinct identity ranks among 'Captain Cool's' greatest achievements.
Dhoni is regarded as the shrewdest captain in the white-ball format and the greatest finisher in the history of world cricket. Let us take a look at the three biggest achievements of MS Dhoni's career that earned him the title of 'Thala' in the cricketing world:
1. Only Captain to Win All Three Major ICC Limited-Overs Trophies
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MS Dhoni is the only captain in the history of world cricket to have led his team to victory in all three major ICC limited-overs tournaments:
- 2007 T20 World Cup: Won the inaugural T20 World Cup while leading a young and inexperienced Indian squad.
- 2011 ODI World Cup: Ended a long 28-year wait by leading India to a historic World Cup victory on home soil.
- 2013 Champions Trophy: Completed a magnificent hat-trick of ICC trophies by defeating the hosts on English soil.
2. World Record for Most Stumpings in International Cricket
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Dhoni's agility behind the stumps and his 'lightning-fast' stumping skills were unmatched. He holds the world record for the highest number of stumpings across all formats of international cricket combined.
Over the course of his career, he effected a total of 195 stumpings:- One Day International (ODI): 123 stumpings
- Test Cricket: 38 stumpings
- T20 International: 34 stumpings
3. Highest Individual Score by a Wicketkeeper-Batter in ODIs (183*)
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Before mastering the art of finishing matches with composure from the middle order, Dhoni had already stunned the world with his aggressive style of play. In October 2005, playing against Sri Lanka at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, he smashed an unbeaten 183 off 145 balls while batting at number 3 during a chase of 299 runs. To this day, this remains the highest individual score ever recorded by a wicketkeeper-batter in ODI history.
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