Published: Sep 20, 2015, 03:31 AM (IST)
Edited: Sep 20, 2015, 03:31 AM (IST)
India‘s star wicketkeeper-batsman, MS Dhoni had a senesational time during the initial days of his cricketing career as he was young and used toi play his natural attacking them, hardly allowing any bowler to settle down. Such happened during the 2006 India’s tour of Pakistan at the fifth ODI in Karachi, where he became a nightmare for the Pakistan bowlers as they were smashed all over the park by the new sensation of Indian cricket. He hardly gave any chance to the bowlers to settle down and the huge sixes off his newly generated helicopter shot were a gem to watch as the ball went sailing over the fence and to the crowd. Dhoni made a mark in the 50-over format with a whirlwind 148 against Pakistan, and came to the forefront with an amazing 183 not out in a chase against Sri Lanka. His reputation as a champion of seemingly impossible run-chases has not diminished since then. VIDEO: MS Dhoni argues with on-field umpires for wrong decision from 3rd umpire
Currently, it’s being reported by PTI that Dhoni will be back in the thick of things after a three month break as Indian selectors will be picking the squad for the upcoming Twenty20 International (T20I) and One-Day International (ODI) series against South Africa, starting October 2. There is a possibility that selectors may name squads for T20s and first three ODIs. While there are three T20 internationals slated at the start of the series, the focus for both Dhoni and selectors will be on World T20 which will be held in India in five months time. While it was nothing more than an extended practice session, Dhoni again wielded the willow in a charity game two days back at the Oval in London and scored 38 runs in a winning cause. VIDEO: MS Dhoni helps funky Brendon McCullum with his GoPro camera mounted on helmet
