Dhoni's international cricketing career spanned over 16 years, during which he became one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history. He made his ODI debut in 2004 against Bangladesh and quickly established himself as a vital component of the Indian team. His Test debut followed in 2006 against the West Indies.

He realized that day that India would never win overseas with the current system. He didn't complain to the media. He went back and started the silent revolution: the rise of the fast bowlers (Bumrah, Shami, Ishant) began in the IPL under his watch. He was playing 4D chess while the media played checkers.

Today, Ziva is charting her own path. Unlike many cricketers’ children, she has expressed a desire to become a naturalist and dedicate herself to the environment — a choice her parents wholeheartedly support .

Dhoni, the wicket-keeper, would stand up to the stumps to fast bowlers just to challenge the batsmen. He was trying to manufacture wickets out of dust. The untold story is the Adelaide Test of 2012. India lost. After the match, while the team bus waited, Dhoni sat on the boundary rope for an hour, staring at the turf. A groundsman asked him if he needed help. Dhoni replied, "Can you make this pitch turn from day one? They (Australia) are playing on concrete."