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Ranchi remembers Santosh Lal, the man who gifted helicopter shot to Dhoni

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Ranchi Remembers Santosh Lal, The Man Who Gifted Helicopter Shot To Dhoni

By IANS News July 18, 2025 • 12:26 PM View: 112

Long before it became Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s trademark on the world stage, the iconic helicopter shot was just a street-smart stroke played on dusty grounds in Ranchi -- first perfected by Santosh Lal, fondly known as Bunty.

On his 12th death anniversary on Thursday, Ranchi remembers the unsung hero who taught this now-legendary shot to Dhoni, his childhood friend.

TAGS Santosh Lal Mahendra Singh Dhoni MS Dhoni Chanchal Bhattacharya On Thursday

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