MS Dhoni Reveals The Reason Behind his Appointment as Indian Skipper

MS Dhoni was handed over the captaincy reins in 2007 when he was still young in his International career. In fact, the appointment of Dhoni as Indian skipper can be likened with former South Africa’s captain Graeme Smith. Both the players were given the bridle of captaincy at a young age. Consequently, both of them turned out to be the greatest leaders produced by their respective teams.

Dhoni has always possessed the ability to think ahead of the game. In fact, his ability to read the game and take it deep is immaculate. Furthermore, the calm and composed head on his shoulders has helped him take the most effective decisions in Indian cricket folklore.

Dhoni is one of the best captains produced by India.

He might have felt the pressure within himself but he never puts it on display for the opposition. Thus, these attributes not only made him India’s best captain but also the best whom the cricket world has ever embraced.

Dhoni believes that his honesty and ability to read the game earned him the captaincy role in the Indian team.

“Maybe it was the honesty that I had, and my ability to read the game. Reading the game is very important, and even though I was one of the youngest in the team at that point of time, when asked about my views by a senior player, I was not afraid or hesitant to share my feelings about the game,” MS Dhoni told The Print.

In fact, Dhoni accomplishments as the Indian captain needs no introduction. Furthermore, Dhoni has always given the credit to the whole team after winning a major tournament, which manifolds his respect.

Cricket is a team game and it is evident that the captain receives more honors when a team wins. In fact, the vice-versa is also true that the skipper also has to face the aftermath of the critics if his team’s performance is bad.

Thus, Dhoni has always taken it to the chin. Moreover, he has always maintained a distance between himself and spotlight.