Indian Cricketer ‘ M. S. Dhoni ‘  – By Charindra Chandrasena Source : Charindra Chandrasena linkedin M. S. Dhoni’s rags-to-riches story alone could inspire anybody, but he has done it in a style that is hard to replicate. India is a country driven by emotion, whether it’s in politics, religion, cinema or cricket. Dhoni has been the logical counterpoint to this norm for 18 years. The most un-Indian Indian captain ever. The first time I really noticed Dhoni was when he smashed 150 against Pakistan in 2005. He looked kind of cool with long rockstar hair and an ability to hit the ball ridiculously hard. I didn’t think he would be a great batsman because his technique had major holes, but I didn’t know at the time that he would become captain. He then shortened his hair and went on to become the father figure of the team. His captaincy style ...

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Sri Lanka set to play Test in south India after more than 15 years-by Rex Clementine in Bangalore Source:Island Sri Lanka have been frequent visitors to south India even before they gained Test status having come here for the Gopalan Trophy. In fact, Sri Lanka’s first Test match in India was played in Madras in 1982. However, since they played a Test match in Madras in 2005, a game where a certain M.S. Dhoni made his debut, the national cricket team has never played in that city. In fact, they have not played a Test match in any of the four southern states since 2005. Political parties in Madras have opposed Sri Lanka playing in Tamil Nadu and fearing the protests might spread to other south Indian states, the team has played all over India except the southern states. But this time a Test match has been slotted to Bangalore, ...

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