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#2 M.S Dhoni’s rescue act

Mahendra Singh Dhoni completed his 100th International century

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, over the years, has carved out a reputation for himself as a calm and composed cricketer. At the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the former Indian skipper brought all those skills as well his experience into play to guide India to a competitive total.

After losing 4 wickets inside the first sixteen overs, India were looking right down the barrel. They required someone to play a matured knock and take them to safer shores. M.S Dhoni came in after the loss of Rohit Sharma’s wicket.

He not only pulled India out of the precarious position but also ensured that he remained at the crease till the very last over. In the meantime, he also accomplished his 100th half-century in International cricket.