Saurabh Tiwary, a former Indian player, recently lavished praise on the iconic captain, calling him the 'God of Jharkhand cricket' for the immense impact he has had in the state.

Tiwary's sentiments summarize not only the admiration for Dhoni's cricketing capabilities but also the profound influence he has had on his home state. The players associated with him feel fortunate enough to have shared the pitch with him.

He is the only Indian captain to have clinched all three major ICC white-ball tournaments, including the T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013. Yet, beyond the trophies and records, Dhoni's impact resonates deeply within the cricketing fraternity, especially in Jharkhand.

MS Dhoni's support is everything for us: Saurabh Tiwary

Tiwary stated that Dhoni single-handedly put Jharkhand on the map due to his phenomenal international success over the years.

"MS Dhoni is the God of Jharkhand cricket. Ever since he started playing for India, people started knowing us as a team. They came to know where Jharkhand is. MS Dhoni gave us confidence and whenever he is around or in the town, he comes to attend our practice sessions. Sometimes, he takes part in the warm-up games also. His support is everything for us," Saurabh Tiwary told Sports Now.

Moreover, Tiwary also shed light on Dhoni's leadership style, "Dhoni bhaiya gives a lot of freedom when he is leading the team.