Inspiring the inspirational: 5 things MS Dhoni is yet to achieve in his cricketing career

2. Winning back fans’ trust

To leave the game clearner than you found it

To be honest, this is not Dhoni’s job. But irrespective of whether it’s his problem to tackle or not, it’ll play a big hand in how respected his legacy is (though it’s highly doubtful that someone that like Dhoni would have an iota of care about his image in the media and fans).

Dhoni’s association with CSK, the most successful Indian T20 franchise so far, has dragged his name too into the mud. His closeness with N Srinivasan hasn’t been one of the most profitable in earning him a clean chit amidst all the mess surrounding domestic T20 leagues.

But that’s where Dhoni can be more than just a successful leader. He can be a motivator who inspires a clear thinking on the part of youngsters, and pushes them to rise above petty and small-term gains.

Indian cricket, with all its success, isn’t the most respected one for its ethical codes and financial transparency. The least Dhoni’s team can do is become cricketers who not just win matches for the team, but do it without giving it a bad name.

Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman and Anil Kumble are highly respectable names in world cricket. MS Dhoni and his team have earned accolades many a times, but earning respect will be a major challenge for the Indian skipper.