District-level cricket is where it all begins: MS Dhoni

Dhoni, while speaking at the 25-year celebration of the Thiruvallur District Cricket Association, felt that with more number of cricketers competing for a place in the district team, there will be more competition, which, in turn, will lead to better players moving up in their pursuit of national-team berths.

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