Why did Dhoni choose 7?

"A lot of people initially thought that 7 is a lucky number for me and all of that. But I chose the number for a very simple reason. I was born on the 7th of July. So it's the 7th day of the 7th month, that was the reason," Dhoni told fans during a virtual interaction held by India Cements.
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Who wore number 7 in cricket?

Indian Cricket Players Jersey Numbers: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar & Dhoni - The Full list. From the iconic number 10 of Sachin Tendulkar and number 7 of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, jersey numbers are not only meant to identify a player, but also is very unique and sentimental to a player.
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What is MS Dhoni lucky number?

So without a doubt, we may state that MS Dhoni and his “simple number 7” are go-lucky ones for the nation as well as for him!
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Who were the three players whom Dhoni dropped?

During India's tour of Australia in 2012, Dhoni had said in the media that the reason why the three senior players Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar and Gambhir were being rotated at the top of the order was because they were slow fielders.
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Who is more popular MSD or Virat?

There is no denying the fact that MS Dhoni has been the most successful captain in Indian cricket with a plethora of wins and trophies under his belt. On the other hand, Virat Kohli has been one of the most successful and in-form cricketers in world cricket in recent times.
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आखिरकार MS Dhoni ने बताया- अपनी जर्सी का नंबर 7 क्यों रखा



Who is faster Kohli or Dhoni?

Netizens are amazed as Kohli beat Dhoni, who is known for his quick hands, in speed.
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Who is unlucky captain in cricket history?

A Twitter User Revealed How Virat Kohli Is The 'Unluckiest Captain' - The Cricket Lounge.
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Why is 7 a lucky number?

Seven is considered lucky by many people. There are seven days of the week, seven continents and seven brides for seven brothers.
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Who is God of six in cricket?

Chris Gayle - 553 sixes

Chris Gayle holds the record for the most number of sixes in international cricket with 553 from 483 matches across all three formats.
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Which number is luckiest in India?

For many Indians, the number nine plays an important role in their lives, especially while buying property and jewellery as well as registering vehicles. As per Hindu astrology, the number is ruled by the planet Mars, which is associated with power, energy and movement.
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Who was No 7 before Dhoni?

Dhoni has been wearing the number 7 jersey in all formats of the game. Earlier, No. 7 was made iconic by soccer stars like David Beckham, Raul and Cristiano Ronaldo, but Dhoni brought the trend to cricket. Dhoni made his international debut in 2004 against Bangladesh.
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Who is the best number 7 ever?

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo may come up second to Garrincha in terms of ability with the ball at his feet but considering the player's sustained excellence and longevity for almost two decades, he is the undisputed choice for the best number 7 to have graced the beautiful game.
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Who made jersey number 7 Famous?

Over the years, several greats; Eric Cantona, George Best and Garrincha to name a few; have graced the No. 7 jersey in football. While each left a mark, none are as synonymous with the iconic number as Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Who is the selfish cricketer?

Ravi Shastri is one of the few batters in the world who has hit six sixes in an over. However, he too played a knock which has no explanation till date and many fans labeled it as selfish. Shastri scored 25 runs off 67 balls while chasing 238 against Australia in the 1992 World Cup.
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Who is the coolest captain in cricket?

From MS Dhoni to Allan Border, here's the list of the best captains in the world.
  • Ricky Ponting | 220 wins in 324 matches.
  • MS Dhoni | 178 wins in 332 matches.
  • Graeme Smith | 163 wins in 286 matches.
  • Allan Border | 139 wins in 271 games.
  • Virat Kohli | 135 wins in 213 matches.
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Who takes most hattricks in cricket?

Lasith Malinga with the most hat-tricks in international cricket, breaks a tie with Wasim Akram on 4!
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Did MS Dhoni ran faster than Usain Bolt?

#1 Bettering Usain Bolt's running speed

During the race in which he created the record, Bolt took 2.89 seconds to cover the initial 20 meters which is almost equal to the length of a cricket pitch. Dhoni had once run 20 meters in just 2.7 seconds that too with his pads on. He outran Usain Bolt by 0.19 seconds.
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Who is the No 1 finisher in cricket?

MS Dhoni - World Best Finisher from India

Nicknamed 'Captain-cool,' Dhoni made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in 2004. MS Dhoni has been the driving force behind India's run-chases in the last decade (ODIs).
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Which cricketer has most fans?

The God of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, too, has a huge fan following through his social media account.
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