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Test Your Knowledge: The Dhoni Era of CSK

Description: How much do you know about MS Dhoni's captaincy in the Chennai Super Kings? Take this quiz and find out!
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In which year did Dhoni become the captain of CSK?

  1. 2008

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

  4. 2011


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhoni was chosen as the captain of CSK in the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008.

What is Dhoni's famous nickname associated with his captaincy?

  1. Captain Cool

  2. Mr. Cricket

  3. Thala

  4. Prince of Trinidad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhoni earned this nickname for his calm and composed demeanor on the field.

How many IPL titles has Dhoni won as captain of CSK?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhoni led CSK to victory in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.

What is Dhoni's win percentage as captain of CSK?

  1. 55%

  2. 60%

  3. 65%

  4. 70%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dhoni boasts an impressive win percentage of approximately 60% as CSK captain.

What is Dhoni's unique captaincy style often referred to as?

  1. Aggressive

  2. Conservative

  3. Unorthodox

  4. Calm and composed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhoni is known for his ability to stay calm under pressure and make calculated decisions.

Which player has Dhoni used the most as a bowler in the death overs?

  1. Dwayne Bravo

  2. Ravindra Jadeja

  3. Ashish Nehra

  4. Mohit Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhoni often relied on Dwayne Bravo's experience and variations in crucial death overs.

Which batsman has scored the most runs for CSK under Dhoni's captaincy?

  1. Suresh Raina

  2. MS Dhoni

  3. Faf du Plessis

  4. Virat Kohli


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suresh Raina, fondly known as Mr. IPL, has been a prolific run-scorer for CSK under Dhoni's leadership.

What is Dhoni's highest score as captain of CSK?

  1. 84*

  2. 91*

  3. 100*

  4. 113*


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhoni's highest score as CSK captain is 84 not out.

How many times has CSK qualified for the IPL playoffs under Dhoni's captaincy?

  1. 9

  2. 10

  3. 11

  4. 12


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CSK has consistently reached the playoffs under Dhoni, showcasing their dominance in the tournament.

Which team has CSK defeated the most times in IPL finals under Dhoni?

  1. Mumbai Indians

  2. Royal Challengers Bangalore

  3. Kolkata Knight Riders

  4. Sunrisers Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CSK and Mumbai Indians have a fierce rivalry, with CSK winning two finals against them under Dhoni.

What is Dhoni's nickname in the CSK team?

  1. Captain Cool

  2. Thala

  3. Mahi

  4. Mr. Finisher


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dhoni is affectionately called 'Thala' by CSK fans, which means 'leader' in Tamil.

How has Dhoni's captaincy impacted the Chennai Super Kings franchise?

  1. Made them a consistent top-performing team

  2. Led to several controversies

  3. Failed to achieve significant success

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhoni's leadership has been instrumental in CSK's success and popularity.

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