MS Dhoni, the legendary cricketer, is known for his calm demeanour and lightning-fast stumpings. Here are some lesser-known facts about Captain Cool.
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Believe it or not, Dhoni's first love was football, and he was actually his school's goalkeeper a decision that changed Indian cricket history.
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Before becoming a cricketing superstar, Dhoni worked as a Train Ticket Examiner (TTE) for the Indian Railways.
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Dhoni holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army. He even underwent parachute training in 2015
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Tendulkar reportedly recommended Dhoni for the Indian captaincy, a testament to his leadership potential.
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When not on the field, Dhoni enjoys unwinding with online games. He's known to be quite the strategist in the virtual world as well.