From 'Captain Cool' to 'Mr Helicopter': The many moods of Mahendra Singh Dhoni
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Keep Calm And Play
Mahendra Singh Dhoni epitomises calm, on the field and away from it. As Team India captain, he managed to bring grace and poise to the dressing-room, helping the boys calm their nerves and play.
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No Bad Blood Ever
Indian captain Virat Kohli shares a light moment with Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the unveiling of a T20 kit for Team India. And while there have been rumours about tensions between the two, there has never been any public outburst.
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The Man With A Mind Of His Own
Dhoni's on-field demeanour has often left his cricket opponents puzzled. Even during tough matches, he always kept his cool facade, not letting his emotions show. But behind that exterior is a grounded individual who has never shied away from voicing his opinion.
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Three's Company
During his stint as the Chennai Super Kings captain, Dhoni developed a great rapport with team-mates Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina. Here the trio is seen posing in front of Dhoni's Hummer car at his Ranchi residence.
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Superbikes For The Super-Cool!
Dhoni's love for bikes is widely known, and dates back to his pre-cricket days. It started with a Rajdoot and has now expanded to some of the most exotic bikes up for grabs in the world. The former skipper is believed to own 23 superbikes!
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The Ace and Budding Talent
Even the Master Blaster's son can't seem to get enough of Dhoni. In this undated picture, Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun is seen here with Dhoni during a practice session of the Indian cricket team at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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Brand Equity
As Dhoni's cricketing career picked up, brands began to warm up to him. Lava Phones, Orient PSPO Fans, Boost, Pepsi, Dabur - Dhoni has endorsed them all.
In this pic dated February 1, 2011, Dhoni is seen sporting a Sony Bravia T-shirt. This was when Sony India had appointed Dhoni as their new brand ambassador, ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2011.
In this pic dated February 1, 2011, Dhoni is seen sporting a Sony Bravia T-shirt. This was when Sony India had appointed Dhoni as their new brand ambassador, ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2011.
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Training Day
Away from the cricket arena, Captain Cool tries some hardcore stunts as he trains for his para-jumping. Initially commissioned in the Territorial Army along with Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra in 2011, honorary Lt Colonel Dhoni became part of India's elite force 106 Infantry Battalion (TA) Para in 2014, which is a special force entrusted to carry out operations behind enemy lines.
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On-Field Shenanigans
Yuvraj Singh has also shared a good equation with Dhoni. From perfect running between the wickets to off-field bonding, the two have kept fans amused with their antics.
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The Winner Takes It All
Dhoni, with a winning streak as Team India captain, lost his heart to Sakshi Singh Rawat. The couple managed to keep their relationship secret for a while before exchanging vows in July 2010.
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Ramp Alert!
Dhoni's journey from Ranchi to the cricketing corridors has been a tale of inspiration for many fans and wannabe cricketers. Whether leading the ODI, Test or the Chennai Super Kings squad, he had worn many hats with ease.
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On Daddy Duty!
Dhoni's daughter, Ziva, is the apple of his eye. Since her birth in 2015, Dhoni has been spotted on social media showing some daddy love. His wife Sakshi often posts some adorable pictures of daughter-daddy duo and the internet cannot seem to get enough of them.
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Real On Reel
This image went viral for obvious reasons. Ziva looks perfectly comfortable with on-screen daddy Sushant Singh Rajput. Rajput,who essayed the role of Dhoni in the biopic, says that he was clearly awed by Dhoni.
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Two Captains, One Frame
A then and now moment! Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, front, and teammate Mahendra Singh Dhoni share a laugh before heading to the field for the start of their ICC Champions Trophy match against Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Sunday, June 4, 2017.
