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The Dhoni Touch

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For over a decade, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has captivated the world of cricket and over a billion Indians with his incredible ingenuity as captain, wicketkeeper and batsman. Bharat Sundaresan tracks down the cricketer's closest friends in Ranchi and artfully presents the different shades of Dhoni-the Ranchi boy, the fauji, the diplomat, Chennai's beloved Thala, the wicketkeeping Pythagoras-and lays bare the man underneath. He discovers a certain je ne sais quoi about the man who has a magical ability to transform and elevate everything which comes into his orbit-the Dhoni Touch. Funny, candid, and peppered with delicious anecdotes, The Dhoni Touch reveals an ordinary man living an extraordinary life.
Language
English
Publisher
Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Release date
July 7, 2018
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Bharat Sundaresan's 'The Dhoni Touch' offers an intimate and multifaceted portrait of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of cricket's most enigmatic and beloved figures. Through extensive interviews with Dhoni's closest friends from his hometown of Ranchi, Sundaresan meticulously uncovers the various facets of his personality – from the unassuming Ranchi boy to the strategic 'fauji,' the composed diplomat, and Chennai's revered 'Thala.' The book delves into Dhoni's incredible ingenuity as a captain, wicketkeeper, and batsman, seeking to understand the 'je ne sais quoi' that allows him to elevate everything he touches. Peppered with humorous and candid anecdotes, it presents an ordinary man living an extraordinary life, ultimately revealing the unique 'Dhoni Touch' that has captivated a billion Indians for over a decade.

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Leadership and Ingenuity

The book extensively explores Dhoni's unique and often unconventional leadership style. It highlights his intuitive decision-making, calm demeanor under pressure, and ability to inspire and transform teams. His strategic brilliance as a captain and his innovative approach to wicketkeeping and batting are central to this theme, showcasing a form of genius that goes beyond textbook methods.

Transformation and Impact

This theme focuses on Dhoni's ability to profoundly influence and elevate everything he touches – be it a cricket team, a city, or the aspirations of a nation. His journey from a small-town boy to a national icon symbolizes a broader transformation, inspiring millions and demonstrating the power of individual will and talent.

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"He wasn't just playing the game; he was reinventing it, one unconventional move at a time. That was the Dhoni Touch."
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