#7 MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni had established his place in the team when India played the 2007 World Cup. He remains one of India's most successful captain ever. The wicketkeeper-batsman is the first captain to win the World Cup, the Champions Trophy, and the World T20.
Who can forget the winning six Dhoni hit to help India lift the World Cup trophy in 2011? The veteran player boasts an excellent record. He has amassed 10366 runs in 336 ODIs at an average of 50.81. He has also accumulated 4876 runs in 90 Tests at the average 38.09. Dhoni's record is highly impressive in the shortest format as well: 1487 runs in 93 T20Is at an average of 37.17 and strike rate 127.09.
Mahi retired from Tests on 30 December 2014 but still remains an integral part of the national team in white ball cricket. He is currently a part of India's squad on tour of New Zealand.
Although Dhoni did not enjoy the best of form in 2018, his ability behind the stumps cannot be doubted. The Ranchi-born player has also found his form with the bat again as he scored 3 consecutive fifties in the match against Australia.
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