MS Dhoni knows what it takes to win. When he was the captain of the Indian cricket team, the side was one of the most successful phases in its history. Under him India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. The Indian cricket team also attained the world No. 1 ranking under MS Dhoni's captaincy. After the 2013 Champions Trophy triumph, India had to wait for 11 years their next ICC title. Rohit Sharma-led India cricket team ended the drought at the 2024 T20 World Cup with a win over South Africa in the final.
"Even I Was Questioning...": MS Dhoni's First Reaction On Rohit Sharma-Led India's Nervy T20 World Cup Final Win
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The final was a tense affair after India set South Africa a target of 177 with Virat Kohli (76) top-scoring. In reply, South Africa were cruising at one stage
File photo of MS Dhoni© AFP
"I think we did that and we won the trophy. Big congratulations to the guys on the field because that is the kind of energy, motivation, and belief that was needed. Irrespective of the result, till they don't win we need to keep pushing the game and that was the attitude."
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