5 Great MS Dhoni Captaincy Records

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MS Dhoni has been one of the most successful captains of the Indian cricket team. Being being a skilled leader, he has also made record-making contributions to the team. Due to handling any given situation calmly, he is known as 'captain cool'.

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Besides being a successful captain, MS Dhoni has also been the Indian skipper who led India in ODIs for the longest period – 11 years (2007 to 2019).

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5 Great MS Dhoni Captaincy Records

MS Dhoni has been one of the most successful captains of the Indian cricket team. Being being a skilled leader, he has also made record-making contributions to the team. Due to handling any given situation calmly, he is known as 'captain cool'.

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Besides being a successful captain, MS Dhoni has also been the Indian skipper who led India in ODIs for the longest period – 11 years (2007 to 2019).

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