Legendary Indian captain MS Dhoni was officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, and among the many tributes that poured in, Ravi Shastri’s humorous praise stole the show. Speaking at the ceremony, the former India head coach said:
“He has hands faster than that of a pickpocket. If you’re ever in India, going for a big game, especially in Ahmedabad, you don’t want MS behind you; watch that back. The wallet will disappear.”
The crowd burst into laughter as Shastri’s words perfectly captured Dhoni’s legendary wicketkeeping reflexes, especially his lightning-quick stumpings and surprise run-outs that defined many big games.
Calm in Chaos: The Dhoni Legacy
Beyond the jokes, Shastri hailed Dhoni’s unshakable calm:
“He gets out for zero is the same; he wins the World Cup is the same; he gets a hundred the same… there is absolutely no difference.”
Known for his ice-cold temperament, Dhoni never let pressure affect his game—earning him the nickname “Captain Cool.”
MS Dhoni’s Unmatched Records
- 90 Tests: 4876 runs, 256 catches, 38 stumpings
- 350 ODIs: 10,773 runs at 50.57 average
- 98 T20Is: 1617 runs, 57 catches, 34 stumpings
- 3 ICC trophies: T20 World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011, Champions Trophy 2013
- Most matches as international captain
- Named in ICC’s ODI & T20I Teams of the Decade (2019)
Dhoni continues to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, proving that even at 43, his game awareness and agility are intact.
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