In these collection of pictures, we take a look at some of the shocking decisions made by Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni over the years. (Photo: ANI)
On March 24, 2022, just before the start of IPL 2022, MS Dhoni decided to give up the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings and give the reins to Ravindra Jadeja. But Dhoni was back in charge of the team in the middle of IPL 2022 season and continued to lead the side this year as well to their fifth title. (Photo: ANI)
On January 4, 2017, MS Dhoni decided to give up captaincy of white-ball cricket suddenly ahead of an ODI and T20I series against England. Dhoni announced that he will be available as player though. (Photo: ANI)
MS Dhoni announced his retirement from Test cricket in the middle of the Test series against Australia back in 2014, handing over the reins to Virat Kohli. When it came to international retirement, Dhoni again stunned the world by just issuing a statement on Twitter on August 15, 2020 - Independence Day. (Photo: ANI)
Indian captain MS Dhoni pulled off a stunning move by promoting himself above in form Yuvraj Singh in the 2011 World Cup final. Dhoni believed that he could tackle the off-spin of Muttiah Muralitharan better in the final and went on to score a match-winning 91 off 79 balls. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)
MS Dhoni got married Sakshi Singh Rawat in a very low-key manner on July 4, 2010 in Dehradun. Dhoni went on to reveal to a journalist many years later that he wanted a low-key wedding to avoid inconvenience to Sakshi's family. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)
Indian skipper MS Dhoni gave Sourav Ganguly to captain the side in a session in the final Test of his career vs Australia in Nagpur back in 2008. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)
Team India captain shocked the work by chopping off his famous long hair and going bald after India won the 2011 ODI World Cup. (Photo: BCCI/IPL)