He is arguably the most prolific Indian captain of all time. His leadership skills have immensely contributed to India's success in all formats of the game. Ravi Shastri describes Dhoni as 'Captain Cool' and rightly so.
How often have we come across an Indian captain in the past who has not shown any signs of pressure on his face? The list starts and ends with Dhoni. The cricketing purists point out that Dhoni has probably got the best groomed team of all Indian teams and that is the reason for his success. But, that's not the only reason,mind you. Dhoni has won the ICC Twenty20 World Cup, Indian Premier League and the Champions League with teams that were not exactly favourites to win the respective titles. Dhoni won these championships by believing in his team members and trusting their skills.
Predictions by astrologers had suggested that India will win this edition of the world cup. This put additional pressure on the captain. If that was not enough, the media hype about 'bring home the cup for sachin' put additional burden on the team. Most captains get distracted with so much off-field drama but Dhoni has handled all this exceptionally well.
A successful captain in the modern cricketing era not only needs to focused and determined, but he ought to be able to handle media criticism. Many players get affected by media reports and questions. Unlike most, Dhoni takes the criticism in his stride and moves on. His handling of the media is truly exceptional. His positive attitude on and off the field has transformed the fortunes of all the teams he has been a part of.
I feel that the secrets of Dhoni's success are :
D : Dedication
H : Hardwork
O : Outstanding
N : Nimble
I : Inquisitive
Combined with a terrific attitude and an indomitable spirit, Dhoni has been the solid rock that has given hope to the millions. He is a true gem of Indian cricket.
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