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MS Dhoni

Captain Cool

Proof that calm is a skill. He rewrote how India finishes matches and how India picks its leaders.

A ticket collector at Kharagpur station, then the helicopter shot, then the six that won a World Cup at home in 2011.

Chosen cause

Maidan Foundation

Funds coaching, kit and travel for young athletes from underserved districts.

Iconic moments

2007
First T20 World Cup
Took a young, untested side to the title in South Africa in his first tournament as captain.
2011
The finishing six
Promoted himself up the order in the World Cup final and ended it with a six over long-on.
2013
A full set of trophies
Became the only captain to win all three major ICC limited-overs titles.