MS Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, is known for his calmness on the field. However, there have been instances when he has lost his temper, leading to controversy in the media. Despite being one of India’s most successful skippers, Dhoni has been involved in several controversial incidents. Here are six instances where Dhoni found himself in a tough spot.
1. Fined for post-match comments
MS Dhoni was fined 10% of his match fee for criticizing the umpire’s decision to give Dwayne Smith out lbw during the 2015 IPL qualifier against Mumbai Indians. Although some supported his stance, others believed he shouldn’t have questioned the umpire’s call as an experienced captain.
2. The spot-fixing scandal
MS Dhoni’s involvement in the 2013 spot-fixing controversy was a major scandal in his career. He was accused of dishonesty during court hearings, and he responded by stating that such issues always arise in Indian cricket, and he has become accustomed to them.
3. Collision with Mustafizur Rahman
MS Dhoni was fined 75% of his match fee in the 2015 series against Bangladesh for appearing to shove Mustafizur Rahman during a run chase. While Rahman reportedly came in Dhoni’s path earlier, some fans criticized the Indian skipper for physically contacting the youngster.
4. The blame game from Yograj Singh
MS Dhoni was accused of being terrible by Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj Singh, but Yuvraj clarified on Twitter that he had a good relationship with Dhoni. This wasn’t the first time a player’s father accused Dhoni; in 2013, during the spot-fixing controversy, Sreesanth’s father claimed that Dhoni and Harbhajan were trying to ruin his son’s career.
5. Conflict of interest
MS Dhoni was accused of having stakes in Rhiti Sports, which managed him and other cricketers, before the 2013 Champions Trophy. Former cricketers suggested that he sell his shares to avoid conflict of interest due to his captaincy roles.
6. Alleged rift with seniors
MS Dhoni, who became a captain in 2007, has faced numerous controversies, including allegations of being responsible for Ganguly and Dravid’s exclusion from the ODI team, a reported rift with Sehwag, and stating that he couldn’t play Sachin, Sehwag, and Gambhir together due to their slow fielding.
