With cricket being an integral part of the Indian social fabric, it comes as no surprise that individuals from all spheres of society harbour deep-rooted affinities for the game and its iconic players. The country’s Union Cabinet Minister, Smriti Irani, is also no exception.
Smriti recently picked her favourite cricketer while replying to a social media user on her official Instagram handle. She revealed her choice during a question-answer session with followers where a user asked her about her favourite cricketer.
“Your favorite cricketer?” asked a user.
Smriti Irani picks her favourite cricketer:
The Minister of Minority Affairs was quick to respond with three stickers of Indian cricketing stalwart MS Dhoni to reveal her choice. The selection of the former Indian skipper as her favourite resonated with countless fans who have hailed Dhoni as a cricketing icon, and Smriti’s pick soon became a major point of discussion on the internet.
It is worth mentioning that Dhoni is one of the most popular cricketers in India and has made the country proud on many occasions. The former India skipper guided Men in Blue to three ICC trophy triumphs and is one of the most successful captains of the world.
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Dhoni’s Legacy and achievement:
Dhoni’s remarkable journey is adorned with a string of prestigious accolades as he is a recipient of the esteemed Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri awards, and the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna for his contribution to the nation.
The Jharkhand cricketer has not only achieved resounding success on the global stage but has also been a guiding force in the Indian Premier League (IPL), steering the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to an astonishing five league titles.
Having bid farewell to international cricket on August 15, 2020, Dhoni’s contributions continue to echo in the hearts of cricket enthusiasts. The wicketkeeper-batter’s illustrious career spanning across formats has been nothing short of extraordinary as he represented India in 90 Test matches, 350 ODIs, and 100 T20Is, amassing a staggering 17,266 runs, including 16 centuries and 106 half-centuries.
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