Dhoni becomes first Indian keeper to cross 300 dismissals

Indian captain became the first Indian wicketkeeper and the fourth overall to effect 300 dismissals in ODIs when he caught a Ross Taylor nick in the opening game against New Zealand.

Prior to the series, Dhoni had 299 dismissals (220 caught and 79 stumpings). He now joins a legendary club which features the celebrated trio of Australia's Adam Gilchrist (472), Sri Lankan veteran Kumar Sangakkara (443) and South Africa's Mark Boucher (425).

Indian captain and wicket keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni stumps Brendon McCullum during the second T20 match between India and New Zealand at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai on September 11, 2012. Pic: AFP 

Of the three international stars, only Sangakkara is an active player. Dhoni achieved the record off young pacer Mohammed Shami's bowling in the match here. In the 37th over of the game, Shami got Taylor to play a tired shot outside off which only took the edge on the way to Dhoni.

Besides, Dhoni has now surpassed Mohammed Azharuddin for most number of catches against New Zealand by an Indian captain. His catch of Taylor was his 10th against the Kiwis.

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