Mahendra Singh Dhoni

By:YusufKinjal JainHarmeetDivya ParekhZubin Daver

Management from a sports perspective

Introduction

Born: 7th July, 1981, Ranchi, JharkhandNickname: Mahi Height: 5ft 11 inchFavourite game: footballAge: 30 yearsBatting Style: Right-hand BatBowling Style: Right-arm MediumFielding Position: Wicket KeeperMajor Teams: India, Asia XI, Bihar, Chennai Super

Kings, Jharkhand

Career Growth

Test Debut: 2nd December 2005 v Sri Lanka, ranked no.1

ODI Debut: 23rd December 2004 v Bangladesh

T20I Debut: 1st December 2006 v South Africa

He was named the Vice Captain of the Indian One Day International (ODI) Cricket team in September 2007

Was made the Captain of the Indian Cricket team in the same year.

Leadership Qualities

Young but not given to emotions

Humility Personified

Perfect Team Player

Doesn’t let success get to his head

Strategizing Smartly

Self Belief and Self Confidence

Ensures that all the team members stay grounded

Trusted Leader

Being in the present & not in the past

Focus & Determined

Leadership Style

What position in the managerial Grid position and why?

Leadership style?

Achievements

•Dhoni was named the captain of Indian squad for the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 held in South Africa in September 2007 and won that tournament.

•It was under his captaincy that India climbed to No. 1 in the ICC Test Rankings in December 2009.

•In 2011, he accomplished the dream that India waited for 28 years. Won the ICC World Cup. The only team to win World Cup in their own backyard.

•In March 2013, Dhoni became the most successful Indian Test captain when he eclipsed Sourav Ganguly,s record of 21 victories from 49 Tests.

•In 2013, India also won ICC Champions Trophy.

•Dhoni is the present captain of the Chennai Super Kings Team. Under his captaincy, Chennai Super Kings have won two Indian Premier League titles and the 2010 Champions League Twenty20.

What do people think about MS Dhoni?

•“Dhoni is my hero. We talk a lot about Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, but this boy has as much as talent as anyone in the game” – Kapil Dev

•"He(MS Dhoni) has done a pretty good job for the team, Leading a team to such a triumph just after taking over as captain is a great achievement" - Ricky Ponting

•“Dhoni the best captain I have played under” – Sachin Tendulkar

•"I don’t think one can question MS’ leadership"- Virat Kohli

•He is a very smart man and intelligent captain and manages his resources perfectly. India is blessed to have someone as level-headed as him at the helm" - Shoaib Akhtar

" He is a great leader by example. Someone whom I have always admired for his ability to remain balanced and have the sense of equanimity about his captaincy,"- Rahul Dravid

Conclusion

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