Former head coach Ravi Shastri hilariously compared MS Dhoni’s lightning-fast wicketkeeping to a “pickpocket” as the former India captain was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Shastri praised Dhoni's composure and legacy. Dhoni called the honour “something I will cherish forever,” cementing his place among cricket’s all-time greats across all formats.
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