Twitter Reactions: MS Dhoni saves India from registering their lowest ODI total

Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is once again on a rescue mission after India were restricted to 29/7 by a spirited Sri Lankan attack in Dharamshala, the venue for the 1st ODI between the two sides. The 36-year-old is the only recognized batsman currently at the crease for India. Dhoni whacked four boundaries and ran few singles take India to a decent position.

In the process, the batsman has reached the 16000-run mark in international cricket. Having retired from Test cricket, Dhoni’s stats read 4876 runs from 90 Tests while in ODIs, the run machine has scored 9826 runs from 309 games. Known for his lightning reaction behind the stumps, Dhoni has scored 1281 runs from 83 T20Is.

Cricketing world praise Dhoni

While many have gunned for Dhoni’s head, former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman batted for him recently. Speaking to Agenda AajTaak, Laxman said “I don’t think Kohli is protecting Dhoni. He’s above all that and he has a very important role to play in the 2019 World Cup. Kohli is handling Dhoni very well…much like Sourav handled Sachin when he resigned from captaincy.”

“Kohli is giving the right opportunities to MS Dhoni and he takes help from him. He has no ego and I feel Dhoni will have to play a huge hand,” he added.

Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh also backed Dhoni but added that he will  have to keep on scoring runs.”World Cup is far off. One year is a lot and in Indian cricket, there are a lot of changes every day. Who will be in form that time? Experience is there but form and everything matters. Dhoni is a big player but World Cup is far off and Dhoni has to keep performing to be a part of the 11,” said Harbhajan.

Clearly, the man makes a lot of news whenever he is scoring or the other way round. This time around, Dhoni has saved the Indian team from an embarrassing feat of getting bowled out below 50. He is currently batting on 32 off 44 balls. Let’s check out how the internet reacted to it.

Dhoni fans right now..#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/BND76l8fTr

— Kahaf K (@k_kahaf) December 10, 2017

See How #dhoni is selfish, he is not giving strike to Bumrah #INDvSL #1stodi

— Lannister Tyrion (@deadpool2_0) December 10, 2017

I bet that every dhoni hater who ever cried for his retirement are glad that he's out there today!#collapse #INDvSL

— srinivas puranik (@PuranikSrinivas) December 10, 2017

MS Dhoni has spent more time with tailenders in his career than family. #INDvSL

— Cricket Sarcasms (@CricketSarcasms) December 10, 2017

MS Dhoni batting with tailenders & saving the match still a better love story than twilight #INDvSL #INDvsSL

— romil gada (@romilgada1) December 10, 2017

MS Dhoni trying to handle the situation right now. #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/VH9BZ8yMQ6

— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) December 10, 2017

MS Dhoni today. #IndvSL pic.twitter.com/tU7yjk6iQs

— Guru official ™ (@GuRuLeaks) December 10, 2017

"MS Dhoni right now"#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/8i91xTXOBD

— Riyaz? (@iamriyaz_) December 10, 2017

Dhonitard Friend: Dhoni will play Match winning Innings Today.

Me: pic.twitter.com/DCe4GYNyFx

— Wali Freelance Troll (@iamWali10) December 10, 2017

Dhoni mocking Srilankans right now #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/3sELwPvDB1

— Jigi (@GujjuVujju) December 10, 2017

Even if you are dhoni hater you gotta admit one thing dhoni always saves sinking boat & save India from embarassing defeat#INDvSL

— Kahaf K (@k_kahaf) December 10, 2017

Dhoni Now???? pic.twitter.com/wjhMafWRh9

— டெலக்ஸ்பாண்டியன் (@telexpandiaan) December 10, 2017

You gotta admire Dhoni for his grit and determination.

— Karan (@bazzzigar) December 10, 2017

Mrs Dhoni must be more jealous, as her hubby is spending more time with tailenders #INDvSL

— Bala (@iam_balaa) December 10, 2017

Rohit Sharma requesting MS Dhoni to stay on Strike as much as he can! #INDvSL #Dharamshala pic.twitter.com/qXm8hDPtem

— Priyank (o_O) (@Patel777Priyank) December 10, 2017

Kaha gae sare Dhoni ko criticise karne wale.. Yaar Thoda to Sarm kia Karo Kch bolne se pahle…
Legend #Dhoni

— Nitesh Kumar Singh (@niteshsingh0079) December 10, 2017

Dhoni covering along with bottom card batting and playing the anchor role @msdhoni #INDvSL

— Anand subramani (@ANANDsubramanii) December 10, 2017

Dhoni Dhoni Dhoni #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/uyEdbPtUzE

— indian (@TheSortedChaos) December 10, 2017

India 29/7 … who will save us from embarrassment.
M s dhoni : Main hu na #INDvsSL #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/smTmUKQTb9

— PRAFUL RAIKAR (@farziEducated) December 10, 2017

Dhoni: Bro agar tu mujhe bolega jaake chill maar, toh mai tail-enders ke saath jaake batting karega.#INDvSL #MSDhoni

— Cricket Spotter (@cricketspotter) December 10, 2017

Chalo dhoni ne ijat to bacha dii thodi se team ki 80-8 #INDvSL

— Beingshabzz (@coolshalabh2010) December 10, 2017

33 for 51 balls is very average Dhoni innings, But, you are still likely to remember this for good amount of time.

— Kiran KATKAR (@KiranKATKAR007) December 10, 2017

#INDvsSL

will those cricket experts come and say now, ?every batsman? must retire from Indian team except Dhoni?? ?#INDvsSL

— Ravinaa (@RaveeenaAgg) December 10, 2017

MS Dhoni completed 16000 Runs in all formats 45.14 HS- 224 50s- 100 100s- 16 6s- 331 4s- 1385 #INDvSL

— Virat Kohli Virat Kohli FC (@ViratKohliFC_) December 10, 2017

Dhoni trying to save team india #IndvSL pic.twitter.com/eoPYUgXvlh

— Mask (@Mr_LoLwa) December 10, 2017

MS Dhoni -16000 runs in International Cricket ???????? @msdhoni #INDvSL
For a Keeper Batsmen who Plays at 5 and above to score 16K is Brilliant ! ???? pic.twitter.com/xGJ5qJ6hPn

— Revanth (@RevanthBR7) December 10, 2017

MS Dhoni becomes the second wicket-keeper to score 16,000-plus runs in international cricket after Kumar Sangakkara & 6th Indian to achieve this

Need 152 to reach 10,000 odi runs ❤️

— Thalapathy BashaFVFC (@ThalabathyBasha) December 10, 2017

Wicket Keepers to score 16000+ International runs:

K Sangakkara
MS DHONI*

Squats. #INDvSL #INDvsSL

— Aditya Warty (@adityawarty) December 10, 2017

?? crosses 50+ & also crosses the lowest ODI score..Thanks to Thala #Dhoni who has now Completed 16000 runs in all formats In Int'l cricket????❤ #IndVsSL

— Aravind Ramesh (@AravindRamesh07) December 10, 2017

Congrats @msdhoni on Completing 16,000 International Runs #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/HNHCgvC5Nh

— Dhoni Raina Team (@dhoniraina_team) December 10, 2017

Slowest to 16,000 international runs (Matches)

483 – MS Dhoni
451 – Tillakaratne Dilshan
441 – Steve Waugh#INDvSL

— Abhishek Kumar (@abhik2593) December 10, 2017