Top 5 Captains fastest to 3000 runs in ODI cricket (by innings)

2. MS Dhoni- 70

The current limited overs captain MS Dhoni made his 3000th run as captain in his 70th innings. Dhoni was chosen to lead India in the 2007 World T20 after the seniors refused to play in the tournament. He won the World title and took over from Rahul Dravid in the ODI format as full captain. And after the retirement of Anil Kumble in 2008, became the full time skipper of India.
Dhoni led India to series wins over Australia, Sri Lanka at home to go with the 2008 win Australian Triseries, 2011 World Cup and 4-0 white wash over Australia at home in 2013.
He recently announced his retirement from the test arena and is leading India in their defense of their World Cup crown.