Dhoni aces another test, tennis-style

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's ability with the bat has often held the crowd in rapt attention but on Tuesday, he aced a different kind of test on the tennis court!

India wicketkeeper-batsman M.S. Dhoni on Tuesday took part in the doubles match at the annual open tennis tournament organised by the Jharkhand Country Cricket Club in Ranchi. Pic: Manob Chowdhury

Dhoni teamed up with Summet Kumar to win the doubles. The duo beat Pawan Kumar and Brajesh Singh in straight sets 6-1, 6-0. Pic: Manob Chowdhury

Dhoni is slated to play the doubles quarterfinals early morning on Wednesday. Pics: Manob Chowdhury

Suffice to say, the World Cup winning captain leaves a mark — be it with a wild swing of the willow or with his tennis-ball technique. Pics: Manob Chowdhury

Photo: Manob Chowdhury

Dhoni with his doubles partner Summet Kumar and opponents Pawan Kumar and Brajesh Singh before the match commenced. Pic: Manob Chowdhury

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India wicketkeeper-batsman M.S. Dhoni on Tuesday took part in the doubles match at the annual open tennis tournament organised by the Jharkhand Country Cricket Club in Ranchi. Pic: Manob Chowdhury