Team India performance after MS Dhoni retirement

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Team India performance after MS Dhoni retirement, Explore Team India's journey and performance since the retirement of cricketing legend MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni, one of the most successful captains and players in Indian cricket history, announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 20201. He led India to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy. He also scored over 17,000 runs across all formats and made 829 dismissals as a wicketkeeper.

After the retirement of MS Dhoni, the performance of Team India has been full of ups and downs. Team India has won a few more series but also lost some important matches. No ICC trophy has come to India since Dhoni. India has faced many challenges ever since. Here is the performance of Team India after the retirement of MS Dhoni.

Team India performance after MS Dhoni retirement

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 - India's bad condition happened in Dhoni's last match itself. India lost to New Zealand by 18 runs in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. They were chasing 240 but were reduced to 92 for 6 at one stage. Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni tried to anchor the innings with a 116-run partnership, but both were dismissed in quick succession and India were bowled out for 221.

T20I series against Australia - India lost the T20I series against Australia 2-0 in 2020. They were outplayed by the hosts in both the matches, losing by 10 wickets and seven wickets respectively. Virat Kohli was the only Indian batsman to score a half-century in the series, while none of the Indian bowlers could take more than two wickets.

ODI series against Australia - India lost the ODI series against Australia 2-1 in 2020. They were thrashed by Australia in the first two matches, conceding over 370 runs in both games. They managed to win the third match by 13 runs, but it was too little too late. Hardik Pandya was the top scorer for India with 210 runs, while Mohammed Shami was the top wicket-taker with four wickets.

ICC World Test Championship final - The ICC World Test Championship final in 2023 brought disappointment, as India succumbed to an eight-wicket defeat at the hands of New Zealand. The batting struggled against a potent New Zealand attack, and Kyle Jamieson's exceptional performance proved pivotal. Ajinkya Rahane was the highest run-scorer for India with 49 runs, while Ishant Sharma was the highest wicket-taker with three wickets.

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Some of the best performances of Team India after the retirement of MS Dhoni

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India became the first team to whitewash New Zealand in a five-match T20I series - India achieved a remarkable feat by whitewashing New Zealand in a five-match T20I series on New Zealand soil in 2020. Their dominance was underscored by standout performances from KL Rahul, who emerged as the leading run-scorer with 224 runs, and Jasprit Bumrah, who claimed the top wicket-taker mantle with 6 scalps.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 - India won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 by defeating Australia 2-1 in their own backyard. They bounced back from a humiliating loss in the first Test to win the second Test in Melbourne, draw the third Test in Sydney, and clinch the series with a historic win in Brisbane. Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shubman Gill, and Mohammed Siraj were some of the heroes of the series.

ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 - India's crowning achievement was triumph in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23, marked by a compelling victory over England, propelling them to the final against New Zealand. The series showcased the mastery of spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel, while Rohit Sharma's 345 runs solidified his position as the leading run-scorer.

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