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MS Dhoni led India to three ICC trophies. (Source: Reuters)
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni turned 37 on Saturday. He was the most successful Indian captain, leading them to three ICC trophies and first place in the Test standings. We are looking here at the Dhoni Archives
2007 World T20
India lifted the inaugural T20 in 2007 after defeating Pakistan in the final. The Indian team had just lost the 50-year-old World Cup and Dhoni had been entrusted with the baton of the captain to lead the T20 World Cup. Under her captain, India had a brilliant campaign as she lost a match against New Zealand throughout the tournament and beat Australia in the semifinals to qualify for the final . During the clash at the summit, they met their rivals in Pakistan. India beat first in the match and scored 157/5 in 20 overs. Later, Pakistan was left to waver at 104/7 when Misbah-ul-Haq took responsibility for himself and a 38-ball 43. The match went into the last leg where Pakistan needed 13 out of the last. Dhoni gave the ball to Joginder Sharma who gave 7 points in the first three balls including a wide one. Misbah tried the scoop on the thin, short leg, but did not score well and gave Sreesanth a shot.
2011 ICC World Cup
India had a miserable race at its last ICC World Cup. They were beaten by Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to withdraw from the tournament in the first round. This time, the World Cup was held in India and everyone was waiting for the hosts to raise the cup. India has qualified for the finals after beating Pakistan in the semifinal at Mohali. They were now competing against Sri Lanka in the final at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sri Lanka rolled on the ton of Mahela Jayawardene to post 274/6 in 50 overs. India then lost some quick wickets in the form of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag but Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli held up well. Gambhir continued to score 97 while MS Dhoni scored 91 * to seal the win for India.
ICC Champions Trophy 2013
India met England in the final and a match affected by the rain was reduced at 20 overs per side. India reached 129/7 in 20 overs and then limited England to 125. England lost wickets in quick succession at the start of the chase, but Ravi Bopara and Eoin Morgan have is doing a good show to get England back on track. But Ishant Sharma broke the stand by scalping both wickets at a trot. India finally raised the trophy.
India claimed the first place in the ICC test standings under the captaincy of MS Dhoni
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