{"product_id":"the-dhoni-touch-by-bharat-sundaresan-hardcover","title":"The Dhoni Touch by Bharat Sundaresan [hardcover]","description":"\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 557px;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 15.0pt;\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl65\" style=\"height: 15pt; width: 555px;\" height=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eThe Dhoni Touch\u003c\/em\u003e (2018) is an intimate and anecdotal biography that goes beyond the headlines to trace the many facets of M.S. Dhoni's personality—his humble beginnings in Ranchi, early football-versus-cricket choices, and his evolution from wicket‑keeper to captain of India and the beloved “Thala” of Chennai Super Kings. Journalist Bharat Sundaresan draws on interviews with Dhoni’s childhood friends, army connections, Chennai supporters, and advertising collaborators to reveal Dhoni’s strategic calm, deep respect for the armed forces, and his rare ability to elevate every environment he enters. The book captures both his legendary helicopter shots and subtle moments—helping schedule stumping drills, hosting younger players at his Ranchi home, serving chai to soldiers—to depict an ordinary man living an extraordinary life with poise and enigma \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eBharat Sundaresan\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally from Mumbai, is a renowned and award‑winning cricket journalist who spent over a decade reporting for \u003cem data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eThe Indian Express\u003c\/em\u003e before becoming the Australian correspondent and senior writer for Cricbuzz, while also serving as a commentator on Melbourne’s SEN radio. He authored \u003cem data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eThe Dhoni Touch\u003c\/em\u003e—a 2018 national bestseller widely regarded as one of the most in-depth explorations of Dhoni’s rise and mystique—and co-wrote \u003cem data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eBelieve\u003c\/em\u003e alongside cricketer Suresh Raina. Known for his passion for West Indian cricket, pro wrestling, and his offbeat storytelling style, Sundaresan traveled extensively to capture Dhoni’s Odisha to Chennai journey with warmth, nuance, and insider insight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255610302650,"sku":"3541ILTZ5-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/dhoni.jpg?v=1761066594","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-dhoni-touch-by-bharat-sundaresan-hardcover","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}