MS Dhoni explaining reason behind jersey number 7. “So it was very easy for me to go out there when they asked me, ‘okay, what number do you want’. ” Dhoni added.
Former India captain MS Dhoni shared a hilarious explanation for why he chose the number seven for his shirt. Dhoni explained that the number has great importance because it was the day his parents decided he would bless the Earth. Renowned for his quick wit, his explanation highlighted the human touch behind his legendary jersey number.
The number 7 has been synonymous with Dhoni’s great cricketing career. Which included World Cup titles for India in 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI). His contributions to Indian cricket have gained him widespread admiration. In recognition of his legacy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) retired the No.7 jersey in December 2023, ensuring the wicket-keeper batter’s position in cricketing history.
“That was the time or day my parents determined I would arrive on Earth. So I was born on the 7th of July. So July is the seventh month. The year was 1981, therefore 8-1 = 7. So it was really easy for me to go out there when they asked me, ‘okay, what number do you want’,” Dhoni remarked, according to NDTV Sports.
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MS Dhoni’s thankless service to Indian cricket
The Chennai Super Kings captain, who hails from Ranchi, is regarded as one of cricket’s greatest white-ball players, known for his unrivaled ability to end games.
In a remarkable career spanning 350 ODIs, Dhoni scored 10,773 runs at a phenomenal average of 50.57 and a strike rate of 87.56, including 10 hundreds and 73 half-centuries. He scored 4,876 runs in 90 Tests and 1,617 in 98 Twenty20 Internationals.
His leadership guided India to victory in the 2013 Champions Trophy, his final ICC victory as captain. His impact as a match-winner and leader lives on throughout the history of international cricket.
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