7 career-defining moments of MS Dhoni's career

MS Dhoni had a legendary career for Team India. He made his India debut in 2004 and retired as the country's most successful captain. He led India to title wins in the 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cups. India also won the 2013 Champions Trophy under his captaincy.

2007 T20 World Cup win
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2007 T20 World Cup win

A young MS Dhoni captained Team India to a title win in the 2007 T20 World Cup. A dream start to his captaincy career saw Dhoni soon become the full-time captain of the white-ball teams.

Winning CB series in 2008
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Winning CB series in 2008

India winning the 2008 CB series is one of the most important milestones in MS Dhoni's career. Australia were the World Champions at the time and it was a memorable series win for the Men in Blue.

India become no1 Test team
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India become no.1 Test team

MS Dhoni also excelled on the captaincy front in Tests and captained Team India to the top spot in the rankings for the first time in 2009. Dhoni-led India climbed to the top spot after win over Sri Lanka.

Ending 28-year wait
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Ending 28-year wait

MS Dhoni-led India ended the country's 28-year wait for the ODI World Cup. The captain hitting a six to finish the game and propelling India to a title win remains one of the most iconic images of all time.

MS Dhoni overtakes Sourav Ganguly
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MS Dhoni overtakes Sourav Ganguly

In 2013, MS Dhoni went past Sourav Ganguly to become the most successful Test captain of Team India. Ganguly finished his career with 21 wins. Dhoni captained India to 27 Test victories.

Champions Trophy win
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Champions Trophy win

Few months after becoming India's most successful Test captain, MS Dhoni etched his name in history books by becoming only captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies. Dhoni-led India defeated England in the final of 2013 Champions Trophy.

Match-winning run-out
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Match-winning run-out

India did the unthinkable and defeated Bangladesh in the 2016 T20 WC. Bangladesh only needed 2 runs off the final 3 balls with four wickets in hand. Dhoni's brilliant run-out on the final ball propelled India to a one-run win.

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