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MS Dhoni I know what it takes to win. When he was the captain of the Indian cricket team, the team had one of the most successful periods in its history. Under him, India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. The Indian cricket team also achieved the world ranking No. 1 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. After the Champions Trophy victory in 2013, India had to wait for 11 years for the next ICC title. Rohit SharmaThe Indian cricket team ended their drought in the 2024 T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa in the final.
The final was a tense match as India set a target of 177 against South Africa. Virat Kohli (76) Top scorer. In response, South Africa was cruising at one stage. They needed 26 of 24 balls at one stage with six wickets remaining. heinrich claasen and david miller As they were near the crease, it looked like India would remain high and dry. But just then Hardik PandyaArshdeep Singh jasprit bumrah Stepped up with the ball as South Africa lost four wickets in the last four overs and lost the match by seven runs.
MS Dhoni also revealed that he was nervous after watching the match.
“We were at home and some friends were visiting.The bottom of the second inning unfolded. I have made more friends and spring is approaching. (Most of them went out). I was the only one sitting. They told me, “It’s over, please come outside.” I told them that in cricket it’s not over until it’s over. They didn’t believe anyone, even I was wondering, you want the team to win…but in my heart I was asking what should happen now (What is supposed to happen now),” Dhoni said at a promotional event.
“One of the things I strongly believed was that their hitters were a little light in the batting order. When the pressure is on, anything can happen. There were times when they were out of form. But in situations where the stakes are high and it matters a lot, you want to make the most of your chances.
“I think we did it and won the trophy. Huge congratulations to the players on the field because that’s the kind of energy, motivation and belief that was needed. Regardless of the result, they won. We have to work until it’s gone.” Keep pushing the game, that was the attitude. ”
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