When Msd Became Captain?

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sharad Pawar recalled how MS Dhoni was made captain in 2007. Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sharad Pawar recalled how MS Dhoni was made captain in 2007, saying it was Sachin Tendulkar who recommended Dhoni for the role.

Who made MS Dhoni captain?

When former BCCI president Sharad Pawar approached Tendulkar, the batting great had a name in mind. Sharad Pawar, while addressing a public meeting on Sunday, revealed that Tendulkar had suggested MS Dhoni's name for India limited-overs captaincy in 2007 when Rahul Dravid wanted to give up the role.

How did MSD become captain?

In 2007, under Dravid's leadership, India was knocked out of the 50-over World Cup in the group stages and the side was subjected to severe criticism. In the same year, Dhoni was named as skipper for the T20 World Cup and later on, he went on to lead the country in both ODIs and Tests.