All-time ODI XI featuring 11 captains

6. MS Dhoni (Wicketkeeper)

The only captain with three ICC titles, MS Dhoni had to make to this list. The wicketkeeper-batsman is one of India’s greatest match-winners, and not many can argue over this. Dhoni burst into the scenes as a dasher who loved to hit sixes for fun. He also ended India’s search for a potent wicketkeeper-batsman.

However, the best of Dhoni was unleashed when he became India’s captain in 2007. He immediately proved his prowess by taking the Men in Blue to the victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup. The Ranchi-born cricketer didn’t look back after that as India registered one triumph after another. Under him, India also lifted the 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy.

While Dhoni’s sharp cricket mind has earned praises worldwide, the star cricketer also brought the best out of players. The best example of this is Rohit Sharma, who became a batting stalwart after becoming an opener. Dhoni brought curtains to his illustrious career in August 2020 but not before taking India to 110 wins in 200 ODIs as captain.