Here are some of the most significant moments from the career of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
The biopic of one of the most prolific of captains of the Indian cricket team, MS Dhoni, is scheduled to release on September 30. The nation waits with bated breath to have a sneak peak into the celebrated player's life. But before the film hits the big screen, here is a look at some of the most significant moments from the cricketing career of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
1. Getting a feel of the three-figure mark
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MS Dhoni is pumped after scoring his first ODI century in Vizag on April 5, 2005, against Pakistan. He made 148 off 123 balls with 15 fours and 4 sixes. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
2. Dominating the red cherry in whites
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Dhoni scored his maiden century in Test cricket at Faisalabad, again against Pakistan. He made 148 runs, and was the fastest century by any Indian wicket-keeper, out of 93 balls. Only two other wicket-keepers, Kamran Akmal and Adam Gilchrist were faster that Dhoni's 93 ball century. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
3. Taking down Lanka with aplomb
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Dhoni's match-winning knock of 183 (145 balls) helped India to successfully chase down the 300-run target given by Sri Lanka. This is Dhoni's highest score in ODIs. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
4. Saving India's grace at the 'Mecca of cricket'
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Dhoni acknowledges the applause of the fans after scoring a match-saving half century during the fifth day of the first Test against England at Lord's on July 23, 2007 (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
5. The world under Mahi's feet
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Skipper Dhoni celebrates his team's World T20 triumph against Pakistan as Misbah-ul-Haq looks distraught at The Wanderers Stadium on September 24, 2007 (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
6. Taming the Aussies Down Under
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The Indian team celebrates with the trophy after winning the Commonwealth Bank Series on March 4, 2008 in Brisbane (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
7. First overseas Test victory at the expense of Kiwis
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Harbhajan Singh celebrates the wicket of Daniel Vettori with MS Dhoni during day four of the first Test between New Zealand and India at Seddon Park on March 21, 2009 in Hamilton. India won the Test by 10 wickets and later went on to clinch the series 1-0 (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
8. Time to rule the IPL
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Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to IPL glory, not once, but twice, in the years 2010 and 2011. (Photo courtesy - AFP)
9. CHAMPION of Champions
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Dhoni receives the winners' cheque as Chennai Super Kings are crowned the champions of 2010 Champions League T20 (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
10. The big one: Dhoni ends 28-year-old wait
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Dhoni poses with the ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy, with the Gateway of India in the backdrop, during a photo call at the Taj Palace Hotel on April 3, 2011 in Mumbai (Photo courtesy - Getty Images)
11. Twice the JOY: When Dhoni walked the 'double century' path
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Dhoni scored his first Test double century in February, 2013 against Australia at Chennai (Photo courtesy - File Photo)
12. When final piece of missing silverware was found in England
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Shikhar Dhawan (L), Mahendra Sing Dhoni (C) and Ravindra Jadeja pose for pictures with the ICC Champions Trophy in Birmingham on June 24, 2013, a day after India beat England in a rain-delayed final at Edgbaston (Photo courtesy - AFP)
