MS Dhoni Recalls What He Told Himself On The Eve Of His ODI Debut

Updated - 23 Dec 2019, 03:34 PM

MS Dhoni. Credit: Google

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The former Indian National Cricket Team skipper MS Dhoni has been a phenomenon in Indian cricket. He has almost achieved everything possible and will go down as one of the greatest leaders in the history of the game. As he completes his 15 years of international cricket today, the illustrious cricketer recalled what he told himself on the eve of his ODI debut.

The national selection committee led by Kiran More handed MS Dhoni his maiden call-up for the tour against Bangladesh in 2014. While it wasn’t a memorable start as the wicket-keeper batsman got out for a duck, but it wasn’t long before he established himself as a regular in the ODI and Test formats. The selectors soon appointed him as the skipper for the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa and the young team didn’t disappoint, which also marked the beginning of Dhoni’s glorious journey.

MS Dhoni in his first ODI game. Credit: Twitter

MS Dhoni recalls his ODI debut

Representing the country is a massive thing for a player, and MS Dhoni was no different. The debut game comes with a lot of pressure, but the cricketer recalled how he had a sound sleep on the day before his ODI debut. Recalling those days, Dhoni admitted that he told himself to be calm and express himself on the pitch.

“I slept very well, I still remember that day. I was not under a lot of pressure, just wanted to be myself. What I told myself was that I have done really well in all the matches that I have played so far for my state team and India A team that I represented. I have to be myself whatever the situation may be. I have to go in and be expressive on the field,” Dhoni said in a video shared by Chennai Super Kings.