That's the way...MAHI way

[Guest Hiten.]

I think he should give up keeping. He has become the best batsman (at least one of the best with Veeru and UV) and he needs to make sure that he doesnt injure himself with the workload. To start with' date=' he should give up keeping in T20 and ODIs since KKD can keep and he has been batting well off late. If KKD fails (yet again) then Parthiv patel can also be given a chance.[/quote'] MSD has to give up keeping in ODI's and T20's because India play more LOI than tests, so that he can ease of his workload. Sanga seems to have given up keeping in tests because SL has a very good athletic keeper in 'part timer' dilshan whereas we don't. If Robin Uthappa can concentrate on his batting a bit more than he can be our part time WK as he did a reasonably good in IPL when he was keeping for RC. I still don't have the confidence in Dinesh Karthik because even Wasim Jaffer piled runs in West Indies' tour. But I do hope Dinesh makes amends to his past failures and starts fresh so that MSD can relax a bit. MSD batted for almost 45 overs and kept wickets for 30 odd overs in 2nd ODI, that's bit too much of a work if you ask me.

[mhr123]

Mahi manages to keep his cool despite keeping wickets' date=' batting well under pressure situations and captains the side well :hatsoff: BBC cricket have mentioned him as 'born leader' :two_thumbs_up:[/quote'] :isalute:

[King Tendulkar]

Why are you using rankings to judge anything? Rahul Dravid is at #26 right now. Tendulkar is at #15.

They have both been brilliant and been number 1 at various times. Are you comparing Dravid/Tendulkar as test batters to Dhoni? On that basis we can compare Yuvraj to them as well!!

[Guest Shivani]

Dhoni is a very good communicator Young parliamentarian Deepender Singh Hooda feels Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a very good communicator: "I have not had an opportunity to meet Dhoni or know him as a person. But, from what I know of him, I strongly feel that he is someone who is very clearheaded, and has a great clarity of thought in whatever he does. The best quality in him is that he is a very good communicator, and has been quite successful in putting across his views to fellow team mates, the management and people at large. He is precise, to the point and doesn't go overboard when sharing his views. This shows he is systematic in his approach." "When he speaks, he speaks his mind. This quality has made him much focused in whatever he has been doing. A good leader has to be a good communicator. In fact, I feel that he is the first Indian Captain who has such communication skills. He has also been very clear in the way he interacts with his fans and others who approach him. He is truly a leader who can lead and make the team win as a unit." "Dhoni has always encouraged a two-way communication between him and the team members. This has also induced a lot of confidence among the team members, and allowed him to experiment. His communication skills have also presented him as a leader who doesn't like to work in isolation, and believes in connecting with his team. Because of this, his team comes across as one unit. There is no communication gap between any of them. The incorporation of suggestions by the team members in the collective team decisions has helped him gain confidence of the entire team. The two-way communication has also reduced the chances of miscommunication. He has been successful in keeping away from controversies by not reacting on issues that can be resolved within the team." "Dhoni's communication skills are such that they have allowed him to take tough decisions with the right intent, and the team has supported him thoroughly even when some decisions back-fired." "A leader is someone who doesn't think twice before taking a step if he feels it is for good. Today, both the game and the country require fearless leaders. Dhoni is where the buck stops. He is a risk taker and believes in the saying that 'gain is proportionate to the risk you take'." "His tough decisions have helped the team win matches in high-pressure situations. Though an aggressive leader, Dhoni knows how to keep his cool. The change under his leadership has started seeping in, and will be there for the good. Mahi has also proved those wrong, who doubt the leadership skills of people from small towns. Looking at Dhoni you know that if you've got talent, you can touch the skies." Source

[Guest Shivani]

Dhoni has broken all stereotypes of leadership Management guru Pavan Choudary feels Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has broken all stereotypes of leadership: "Dhoni motivates his team in a subdued, relaxed manner. The fact that he doesn't run up to his team every now and then to instruct, proves that he makes himself clear." "His laidback approach is well-appreciated by his team. He doesn't believe in exerting pressure. He has broken all stereotypes of leadership. Generally leaders are known for their aggressiveness, but he is on the other end of the spectrum." "He strongly believes in the concept of delegating and demonstrating. This has helped him win the confidence of the team. He has been delegating both the authority and responsibility to the team. This has been a productive thing for the team who are now not scared of owning up to the responsibilities." "He has completely demolished the hierarchy in the team, and has created a platform for the members to interact, suggest and chalk out strategies." Dhoni has broken all stereotypes of leadership

[Guest Shivani]

MS Dhoni : From style icon to youth icon Today, July 7, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 28. MSD (as he is fondly called by his fans), has time and again demonstrated that he thinks way beyond his age. He has charisma. He is a 'beacon of hope' for small towners. Dhoni doesn't shy away from accepting mistakes and learning from them. Something that the young India wants to see in its new-age leaders. A Greek God in looks, he is not. Doesn't belong to any multi-millionaire family. Isn't a political scion for that matter. He doesn't qualify to be successful on the above parameters. Instead, what you get in Dhoni are average looks, a middle class background, and a small town identity. Yet the man has made it big, all on his own. Quickly, but quietly, he has made his way into the big league. A style icon to start with, thanks to his long hair, today Dhoni is a youth icon. Having led the team to victory several times in his short span as the skipper of Indian team, Dhoni today, commands respect from the young generation like no other. So, what is it that makes him the phenomenon that he is today? Madhu Sarin, a psychoanalyst explains, "In India, when you think of leaders, you think of politicians. We have always seen the politicians passing the buck. But, this kind of leadership is not what the young generation is looking for. For them, their heroes are humans. They make mistakes, but accept that they were wrong. Dhoni is one such person. He doesn't shy away from saying 'yes, I made a mistake and I am sorry for it'." With his small town roots, no one could have expected his meteoric rise. "But, you've got to agree that he has charisma. There are players who are good at their game, there are players who play the perfect gentlemen, but there has been no one quite like Dhoni. He is stylish and sophisticated. He knows his mind and is not afraid to speak up, even against the system. That's what even the young generation today is looking for-change. And, he brings in a change. Earlier it was his hair that made him different. The youth went crazy. Every third boy had long hair like him. Today, he has evolved. He might have used style to take him places, he has shown results, he has proved himself," elaborates Dr Aruna Broota, clinical psychologist. In a country where public heroes are in short supply, the Indians choose their heroes carefully. Iron willed he ought to be, but gentle, caring and humble should be his second nature. He shouldn't be afraid to own up to the mistakes. Dhoni, comes very close to being what everyone wants. His winning probably never worked as much magic on the people as much as his losses have. The team loses, he takes the blame. With a head held high, he has his feet firmly on the ground. Never trying to be politically correct, the guy is someone everyone wants to be like. He is someone who accepts responsibility and fulfils it. A father figure to his team mates, he is respected by one and all. Straightforward to the core, he minces no words when he opens his mouth. The jury is still out on whether leaders are born or made. In the case of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the most successful and respected skipper of Indian Cricket Team, he was born to lead and has become the new age leader by the virtue of his result-driven performances. With the recent win over West Indies in the One-day series, the fact that India needs this young man from Ranchi to lead the country to victory only gets reiterated. Source

[Guest Shivani]

Dhoni leads by example : Srinath Former Indian player and an ICC referee at present Javagal Srinath feels Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni leads by example. A leader: "Mahendra Singh Dhoni truly represents the 'young leadership'. A leader's professional ways have a lot to do with their personal traits. Only natural leaders with strong personal values succeed in the professional field too. Dhoni is one such leader." A leader who accepts failure: "Dhoni gives content to the press. He is always willing to accept failure be it his own or that of the team. At the same time he does not shy away from acknowledging the opponents strengths. Articulating defeat and poor performance needs honesty. Dhoni is confident enough to take it all in his stride." A humble leader: "Dhoni gives credit to the players when they win a match. This is important to make the team feel motivated. But, Dhoni's praise will never go over board to make the player feel omnipotent. This balanced assessment of a player comes naturally to him." A skipper: "As a skipper, he needs to demarcate his personal and professional life. To be close to his players is important for a skipper, yet he must maintain his distance as and when required. The team's welfare should be the top priority for him. I think the best example of him as the captain is during the Sri Lankan tour in the Year 2008, where he said that, "I look up to the teams collective effort vs individual performances"." A receptive leader: "People's reactions when the team loses or wins are largely emotional. I am sure people playing for India understand that. Dhoni has handled the press with aplomb and sent his message across very clearly. No wonder, we all look up to him." Source

[Riley's Girl]

Hey Shivani, LOVE the posts about Mahi!:two_thumbs_up:

[Dark Warrior]

I guess Shivani will sing now, "bani bani re bani Dhoni deewani bani Shivani..." :D

[flamy]

Shivani is a good kid.

[Dark Warrior]

Shivani is a good kid.

:offtopic:

[Sachinism]

Shivani is obsessed with Dhoni

[Dark Warrior]

Shivani is obsessed with Dhoni

:agree:

[Dravid]

Shivani is obsessed with Dhoni

i thought she married irfan love triangle? :--D

[Dark Warrior]

i thought she married irfan love triangle? :--D

thats shiwangi :--D

[Aaku]

^ No sillyyyy ! Thats Shivangi :--D And this is my love shivaaaani ! :D

[Guest Hiten.]

Bump :aha: :aha: That's the wayyyyyyyy...Mahiiii way :aha: :aha:

[Lord]

Bump :aha: :aha: That's the wayyyyyyyy...Mahiiii way :aha: :aha:

Mahi pisses tics:nono:

[flamy]

:aha::mummydance:

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