Five years ago, MS Dhoni, India's celebrated captain and wicketkeeper, retired from international cricket, marking the end of an era. His leadership led India to victories in the T20 World Cup (2007), the ODI World Cup (2011), and the Champions Trophy (2013), making him the only captain to win all three major ICC white-ball trophies.
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