Dhoni & Joginder Sharma – 2007 T20 World Cup Final
MS Dhoni handed the last over of the 2007 T20 World Cup final to Joginder Sharma over far more experienced bowlers. What that one decision teaches every leader about self-confidence, trust, and holding your nerve when the whole team is watching.
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