The Wise-yet-Cool Captain M S Dhoni! Quotes by the former Indian skipper

Former Indian Skipper M S Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket in a recent Instagram post. Known for his cool-headedness on the field and ability to lead a team to victory by smashing sixes, he's won the hearts of many cricket fans with his lines.

“Frankly, I never thought I would represent my country one day. Now I'm leading my country, so it's like a fairytale. I never thought I'd do these things. I lived in the moment, I kept working hard,” said the cricketer in 2011.

“Self-confidence has always been one of my good qualities. I am always very confident. It is in my nature to be confident, to be aggressive. And it applies in my batting as well as wicketkeeping,” said the then 24-year-old who counted Adam Gilchrist as an idol.

“What needs to be done at the moment is more important than any of these emotions,” said the ever-pragmatic cricketer, famous for his ability to face pressure with grace.