15 Years of MS Dhoni: From a forgettable ODI debut to World Champion

Former India skipper MS Dhoni made his international debut 15 years ago against Bangladesh. A look at the Ranchi-born hero's journey.

On this day, 15 years back former India skipper MS Dhoni made his ODI debut. However, it was a forgettable outing as the wicket-kepper batsman was dismissed for a duck. But, as time passed by, Dhoni with his explosive batting prowess and smart captaincy rose to the status of a legend.

Under the first-time leadership of Dhoni, India went on to win the maiden World T20 in 2007.

India's 28-year wait for a World Cup trophy ended in 2011 and Dhoni played a match-winning knock in the final.

In 2013, Dhoni became the only captain to win all ICC tournaments after lifting the Champions Trophy.

Under Dhoni's captaincy, India reached the top of the ICC Test Rankings for the first time and remained at the summit for 18 months.

Dhoni not only guided India with distinction but also captained IPL side Chennai Super Kings with great success. In 2010, CSK won its maiden IPL title.

Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings won its second successive IPL title in 2011.

Nicknamed 'dad's army' with majority of its players over the age of 30, Dhoni guided Chennai Super Kings to its third IPL title in 2018.

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On this day, 15 years back former India skipper MS Dhoni made his ODI debut. However, it was a forgettable outing as the wicket-kepper batsman was dismissed for a duck. But, as time passed by, Dhoni with his explosive batting prowess and smart captaincy rose to the status of a legend.