MS Dhoni appointed Captain of ODI Team

After Dravid's resignation and Sachin's refusal to take over the ODI team, the BCCI formally appointed the rising star MS Dhoni as the captain of the ODI team for the forthcoming series against Australia. Dhoni will be the captain only for the Australian series and the BCCI will decide on his future once the series is over.

Dhoni has already shown his leadership qualities in the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup. The new development is expected to boost his morale further. Dhoni's hometown Ranchi erupted into joy and celebrations after the confirmation from BCCI was received.