WATCH: How MS Dhoni outfoxed Bangladesh with his Bengali knowledge

MS Dhoni's remarkable journey, from being a railway ticket collector in Kharagpur to becoming one of cricket's finest captains, has been a source of inspiration for many. The wicketkeeper-batsman is widely respected, not only in India but also on the global cricket stage. He is also the only skipper in the history of the game who have won all the major titles in his kitty as a captain, including World Cups in both 20 overs and 50 overs along with Champions Trophy. 

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During his formative years in Kharagpur, West Bengal, Dhoni acquired proficiency in the local language, Bengali. In a recent event, the 42-year-old shared an incident about how he used his knowledge of Bengali to outsmart Bangladesh during a cricket match.

“Kharagpur me mere railways ka job tha aur us samay Bengali meri bahut achhi thi. Ab bhi bolunga toh bhulbhal bolunga, kisko kya kharaab laag jayega [When I used to work at Kharagpur in Railways, my Bengali was very well. Now if I speak, I may make mistakes], but I can understand Bengali very well,” Dhoni said at the event.

“Interestingly, hum log Bangladesh mein match khel rahe the, toh mai batting kar raha tha. Unko nahi pata tha mujhe Bengali aati hai. Woh keeper udhar se chillake fast bowler ko bol raha tha kuch. Mujhe pehle pata tha woh kya daalne wala hai. Toh jab match khatam hua fir hum baat kar rahe the toh.. Ae Eta Bangali bujhte pare [Interestingly, once, we were playing a match in Bangladesh, and they didn’t know I understood Bengali. Their keeper was suggesting something to the bowler, so I already knew what he would bowl. So, once the match ended, they (Bangladeshi players) were talking among themselves and seeing my reaction, they were like He understands Bengali],” Dhoni recalled.

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MS Dhoni becomes brand ambassador of SBI

The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest commercial bank, has unveiled a partnership with cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni, appointing him as the bank's official brand ambassador, according to a bank statement.

 In his role as SBI's brand ambassador, MS Dhoni will have a significant role in numerous marketing and promotional initiatives. His remarkable composure in high-pressure situations and his well-known knack for making clear and swift decisions under stress make him the perfect choice for SBI to engage with its customers and stakeholders nationwide, the bank explained.