Mahendra Singh Dhoni emphasizes the importance of self-discipline, a principle central to his cricketing success. Retired since 2020, Dhoni encourages young cricketers to prioritise their sport, just as he did. Post-retirement, Dhoni continues to enjoy cricket, reminiscing his innocent childhood passion for the game. Despite having retired from international cricket, Dhoni still continues to wins the hearts of all cricket lovers in the Indian Premier League where he plays for the Chennai Super Kings.
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