Top 5 ODI Batsmen of this decade

#3 MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni

Matches-196 Runs-5640,HS-139* Avg- 50.35 100s-4

MS Dhoni may have struggled in the last two years but there cannot be a question mark over his contribution to Indian cricket as an ODI batsman in the last decade. Over the last decade, Dhoni justified his role as a finisher. Even at the twilight of his career, the wicketkeeper-batsman continues to be a force to reckon with. Following the 2019 World Cup, he has been on an indefinite break from international cricket and it will be interesting to see when he returns to the field again.

Following India’s triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, the Indian team travelled to West Indies for a tri-series also involving Sri Lanka. It was a special knock from the former Indian captain which helped India register a famous victory in the final of the tournament. He smashed a couple of sixes and a four in the final over to finish off proceedings and it was a master at the display.

One of his greatest knocks came against Pakistan in 2012. With India tottering at 29/5, it was MS Dhoni’s knock of 113 which helped them post a competitive 227 on the board. He has been nowhere close to his peak in the last two years but even during his decline, Dhoni has proved that he can still win matches for India.