5 greatest players of the shortest format of the game

#4 MS Dhoni

Apart from Tendulkar, MS Dhoni is the most popularly worshipped cricketer in India. From the deafening chants of "Dhoni, Dhoni, Dhoni" to the countless posters and banners that fans hold up for him, the CSK captain is a legend in the public eye.

The veteran brings so much to the table. His batting is his strength, and the 3561 runs at an average of 37.88 highlight his consistency and dominant presence in the tournament. His biggest strength as a batsman is his adaptability. He can stabilize, rebuild, resurrect and finish an innings. This man is the powerhouse of limited overs cricket.

Apart from batting, the ex-Indian captain is an excellent glove man. From stunning stumpings to valuable advice, he is a master behind the stumps. As a captain of the CSK franchise, the wicketkeeper-batsman carried his team to back to back titles in 2010 and 2011.

A fine wicketkeeper, destructive with the bat, and a mastermind captain, Dhoni combined his talents to leave a lasting legacy on the IPL.