MS Dhoni's retirement from storied Test career completes 6 years

MS Dhoni me his international debut in 2004 as a 23-year-old batting prodigy from Ranchi. In subsequent years, wicketkeeper-batsman collected multiple accoles as India's captain, including multi-nation ICC events that enhanced India’s trophy cabinet. On December 30, 2014, MS Dhoni played last of his 90 Tests from a storied career that yielded memorable overseas wins for India and a two-year stay at helm of ICC Test Team Rankings.

To commemorate sixth anniversary of MS Dhoni’s retirement from format, here is a look at some of highlights of his storied Test career.

MS Dhoni retirement from Tests completes six years

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MS Dhoni Test career: A journey defined by individual and captaincy marvels

MS Dhoni's Test career stats make for a staggering re. In 90 Tests, right-handed batsman stockpiled 4,876 runs at a healthy clip of 38.09. powerhouse from Ranchi plundered six tons and 33 half-centuries in process. In 2013, he registered his highest score of 224 which remains third-best individual performance by any stumper and highest by an Indian wicketkeeper in Test history.

Remarkably, MS Dhoni led India in 60 of his overall 90 Tests, yielding 27 wins for his side. aforementioned winning number remained a captaincy record by any Indian until Virat Kohli broke it in 2019. Dhoni is also kwn for winning a series in New Zealand and levelling a bilateral competition in South Africa, with both instances coming in same year (2010). Moreover, Indian cricketing legend led his side to a remarkable 4-0 win over visiting Australian unit at home in 2013.

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MS Dhoni retirement from international cricket

While MS Dhoni anunced his Test retirement in 2014, seasoned campaigner remained one of prominent features of India’s limited-overs set-up until 2019 Cricket World Cup in England. He took a sabbatical break from game later, only to quit international cricket on August 15 this year.

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MS Dhoni net worth in rupees

According to cakwledge.com, MS Dhoni's net worth is estimated at ₹760 crores as of 2020. His net worth figure comprises of his earnings from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a former Indian cricket player. aforementioned MS Dhoni net worth in rupees also comprises of salary he receives from Chennai franchise in IPL, which amounted to ₹15 crores in 2020 edition of tournament.

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