MS Dhoni. (Image: Twitter/@thegoat_msd)
Set to the backdrop of a soothing Bollywood song, the pinch-to-zoom style graphic, enumerates the voyage of the beloved batsman from a kid playing as a goalkeeper in a football team to becoming one of the most celebrated names in the history of world cricket.
The journey of World Cup-winning former Indian captain MS Dhoni from the streets of Ranchi to global glory has been immortalised by the various awards that adorn the illustrious trophy cabinet of the 42-year-old.
The incredible rise to fame and international success has been told and retold with various iterations and details that it has become public knowledge, and the struggles and successes of the wicketkeeper-batsman have served as an inspiration to a whole generation.
A recent artistic video posted on social media elucidating the rise to fame of one of India’s favourite sons and an absolute legend in every sense of the word has been doing the rounds on the internet.
Set to the backdrop of a soothing Bollywood song, the pinch-to-zoom style infinity graphic, enumerates the adventurous voyage of the beloved batsman from a kid playing as a goalkeeper in a football team to becoming one of the most celebrated names in the history of world cricket.
Dhoni’s transition from the sport of football to keeping wickets and eventually earning the tag of the best finished in modern-day cricket, Dhoni’s life is nearly a code to live by.
Known for his subdued celebrations after history-altering triumphs and his propensity to remain ice-cool even at times of peril, have made the man who has won nearly everything there is on offer in the sport is a shining figure in the pantheon of legends.
The video culminates with an image of Dhoni’s latest accomplishment for his beloved IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, who he once again led to glory at the recently concluded season of the cash-rich league.
The image of Dhoni lifting match-winner Ravindra Jadeja following his incredible last-ball finish to clinch the coveted T20 prize for the Chennai-based side for a fifth time will remain iconic for so many reasons and will embellish the memories and record books for years to come with gratitude.