Former India captain MS Dhoni was spotted in Mumbai ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka. The Indian team is currently in Sri Lanka for the series, with the opening Test scheduled to begin in Galle on August 15. Dhoni was seen in Andheri during a work-related outing. As he stepped out of his car and made his way towards the venue, paparazzi and members of the media attempted to capture his pictures.
However, security personnel quickly moved to shield the former Indian captain from the cameras. One of the security staff members used an umbrella to cover Dhoni as he walked towards the venue and also asked photographers to stop recording. Dhoni, meanwhile, remained composed and continued towards the venue. He was dressed casually in a grey T-shirt, jeans, and brown shoes.
The former Indian captain has been particularly active in recent months. Dhoni was spotted in England during India’s tour, attending matches at multiple venues. He was first seen at Trent Bridge during the third T20I, which coincided with his 45th birthday. He later attended India’s first ODI at Edgbaston before watching the third ODI at Lord’s.
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Dhoni has also been involved in motorsport-related activities. Recently, he was seen riding a superbike at the Madras International Circuit during a promotional event, adding to his recent public appearances away from cricket.
The 44-year-old has a strong record against Sri Lanka in Test cricket. Dhoni played nine Tests against the island nation, scoring 491 runs in 12 innings at an average of 49.10. His tally includes two centuries and two half-centuries.
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In Sri Lanka, Dhoni featured in three Tests and scored 128 runs across four innings at an average of 32.00, including one half-century.
Dhoni also enjoyed considerable success as India’s Test captain against Sri Lanka. He led the team in six Tests, recording three victories, one defeat, and two draws. His 50% win percentage underlined his effectiveness against the Sri Lankan side.
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One of the highlights of his captaincy came during India’s 2009 home Test series against Sri Lanka. India won the three-match series 2-0, with the opening Test ending in a draw before the hosts registered emphatic victories in the remaining two matches.
India won the second Test by an innings and 144 runs before completing another innings victory by 24 runs in the final match. The series triumph also helped India claim the No. 1 position in the ICC Test rankings, marking an important achievement during Dhoni’s captaincy.
