Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, affectionately called Captain Cool, is one man who has always stood out from the rest. It takes a lot for a small town guy to make it big in a Cricket crazy national.
With his ability, leadership and consistency, Dhoni not only ruled the world cricket, but also is an inspiration for millions of youngsters. From being a wicket-keeper batsman, he went to become the team captain and has won many games. He also has the credit of shaping up the career of many players.
There is a lot today’s youngsters can learn from the former captain. Here is list of qualities of MSD that can be applied to our life:
Stay Calm: No matter what the situation is, MSD is the coolest person you could find on the cricket field. This quality makes him special. In our life also, we encounter numerous pressure situations and we should we as calm and cool as the captain cool.
Lead from the Front: A team leader should be able to lead by example especially when the team needs the most. No one can forget the inning played by MSD in 2011 World Cup Final at Wankhede, Mumbai. On numerous occasions, Mahi single handedly won matches for India. He is a tremendous and an extra-ordinary finisher of the game.
Stay Grounded: Even after achieving everything in world cricket, he never lost his ground and that’s why he is one of the most respectable cricketers in the world. You never see M S Dhoni jumping with exhilaration after a win. He knows that losing and winning are part and parcel of the game.
Encourage Others: It is always important to trust and back your team members when they need you. This quality of Dhoni has won India many games.
Share credit: You’ll never find MSD take the credit for the team’s victory. He never boasts about himself, rather talks about the team effort. He makes the player feel secure and inspires them to perform.
