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|title=Mahendra Singh Dhoni – Indian Cricketer, Captain & Legend | |title=Mahendra Singh Dhoni – Indian Cricketer, Captain & Legend | ||
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| birth_place = Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India | | birth_place = Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India | ||
| nationality = Indian | | nationality = Indian | ||
| education = DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali | |||
| alma_mater = St. Xavier's College, Ranchi (dropped out) | |||
| occupation = Cricketer (Retired), Businessman | | occupation = Cricketer (Retired), Businessman | ||
| years_active = 2004 – 2020 (International), 2004 – Present (Domestic/IPL) | | years_active = 2004 – 2020 (International), 2004 – Present (Domestic/IPL) | ||
| known_for = Captaincy, Finishing Ability, Calm Under Pressure | | known_for = Captaincy, Finishing Ability, Calm Under Pressure | ||
| awards = Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, | | notable_works = ''M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'', 2011 World Cup Winning Six | ||
| awards = Padma Bhushan in sports, Padma Shri in sports, Khel Ratna Award | |||
| spouse = Sakshi Dhoni | | spouse = Sakshi Dhoni | ||
| children = Ziva Dhoni | | children = Ziva Dhoni | ||
| parents = Pan Singh (father) | |||
Devaki Devi (mother) | |||
| religion = [[Hinduism]] | |||
| website = [https://www.instagram.com/mahi7781 Instagram] | | website = [https://www.instagram.com/mahi7781 Instagram] | ||
}}'''Mahendra Singh Dhoni''' (born 7 July 1981) is an Indian former international cricketer and one of the most successful captains in cricket history. He led India to wins in all three ICC major tournaments — 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 Cricket World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy. Known as "Captain Cool", Dhoni scored over 17,000 international runs and effected 829 dismissals behind the stumps. | |||
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'''Mahendra Singh Dhoni''' (born 7 July 1981) is an Indian former international cricketer and one of the most successful captains in cricket history. He led India to wins in all three ICC major tournaments — 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 Cricket World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy. | |||
== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
Dhoni was born on 7 July 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand) into a Rajput family. His father Pan Singh worked at MECON and mother Devaki Devi was a homemaker. Initially a football goalkeeper, he shifted to cricket during school days and joined Commando Cricket Club. | Dhoni was born on 7 July 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand) into a Rajput family. His father Pan Singh worked at MECON and mother Devaki Devi was a homemaker. Initially a football goalkeeper, he shifted to cricket during school days and joined Commando Cricket Club. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
He studied at DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, and later enrolled at St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, but left to pursue cricket full-time. | He studied at DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, and later enrolled at St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, but left to pursue cricket full-time. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Before cricket, Dhoni worked as a ticket examiner at Kharagpur Railway Station. He debuted in domestic cricket for Bihar in 1999 and later played for Jharkhand. | Before cricket, Dhoni worked as a ticket examiner at Kharagpur Railway Station. He debuted in domestic cricket for Bihar in 1999 and later played for Jharkhand. | ||
=== International Career === | === International Career === | ||
• ODI Debut: 23 December 2004 vs Bangladesh | |||
He made headlines in 2005 with his 148-run knock against Pakistan. | • Test Debut: 2 December 2005 vs Sri Lanka | ||
He made headlines in 2005 with his 148-run knock against Pakistan. | |||
=== IPL Career === | === IPL Career === | ||
Dhoni captains Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since 2008, winning IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. CSK also won two Champions League T20s under him. | Dhoni captains Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since 2008, winning IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. CSK also won two Champions League T20s under him. | ||
=== Captaincy Highlights === | === Captaincy Highlights === | ||
India won: | India won: | ||
• 2007 ICC T20 World Cup | |||
India also became No.1 in ICC Test rankings in 2009. | • 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup (sealed with his iconic six) | ||
He retired from Tests in 2014 and from international cricket on 15 August 2020. | |||
• 2013 ICC Champions Trophy | |||
India also became No.1 in ICC Test rankings in 2009. | |||
He retired from Tests in 2014 and from international cricket on 15 August 2020. | |||
== Achievements == | == Achievements == | ||
• First captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies | |||
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2007–08) | |||
• Padma Shri (2009), Padma Bhushan (2018) | |||
• ICC ODI Player of the Year (2008, 2009) | |||
• Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame (2025) | |||
== Records == | == Records == | ||
• 10,773 runs in ODIs at 50+ average | |||
• Highest ODI score by a wicketkeeper: 183* vs Sri Lanka | |||
• Most stumpings in ODIs: 123 | |||
• Total 195 stumpings across formats — world record | |||
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
Dhoni married Sakshi Rawat in 2010. They have a daughter, Ziva. He holds honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. Dhoni co-owns Chennaiyin FC and launched sportswear brand SEVEN in 2016. | Dhoni married Sakshi Rawat in 2010. They have a daughter, Ziva. He holds honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. Dhoni co-owns Chennaiyin FC and launched sportswear brand SEVEN in 2016. He was the subject of the Bollywood film M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016). | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:40, 6 August 2025
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| Born | 07 July 1981 (age 44) Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali |
| Alma mater | St. Xavier's College, Ranchi (dropped out) |
| Occupation | Cricketer (Retired), Businessman |
| Years active | 2004 – 2020 (International), 2004 – Present (Domestic/IPL) |
| Known for | Captaincy, Finishing Ability, Calm Under Pressure |
| Notable works | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, 2011 World Cup Winning Six |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan in sports, Padma Shri in sports, Khel Ratna Award |
| Spouse(s) | Sakshi Dhoni |
| Parents | Pan Singh (father)
Devaki Devi (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (born 7 July 1981) is an Indian former international cricketer and one of the most successful captains in cricket history. He led India to wins in all three ICC major tournaments — 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 Cricket World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy. Known as "Captain Cool", Dhoni scored over 17,000 international runs and effected 829 dismissals behind the stumps.
Early Life
Dhoni was born on 7 July 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand) into a Rajput family. His father Pan Singh worked at MECON and mother Devaki Devi was a homemaker. Initially a football goalkeeper, he shifted to cricket during school days and joined Commando Cricket Club.
Education
He studied at DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, and later enrolled at St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, but left to pursue cricket full-time.
Career
Before cricket, Dhoni worked as a ticket examiner at Kharagpur Railway Station. He debuted in domestic cricket for Bihar in 1999 and later played for Jharkhand.
International Career
• ODI Debut: 23 December 2004 vs Bangladesh
• Test Debut: 2 December 2005 vs Sri Lanka
He made headlines in 2005 with his 148-run knock against Pakistan.
IPL Career
Dhoni captains Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since 2008, winning IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. CSK also won two Champions League T20s under him.
Captaincy Highlights
India won:
• 2007 ICC T20 World Cup
• 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup (sealed with his iconic six)
• 2013 ICC Champions Trophy
India also became No.1 in ICC Test rankings in 2009. He retired from Tests in 2014 and from international cricket on 15 August 2020.
Achievements
• First captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2007–08)
• Padma Shri (2009), Padma Bhushan (2018)
• ICC ODI Player of the Year (2008, 2009)
• Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame (2025)
Records
• 10,773 runs in ODIs at 50+ average
• Highest ODI score by a wicketkeeper: 183* vs Sri Lanka
• Most stumpings in ODIs: 123
• Total 195 stumpings across formats — world record
Personal Life
Dhoni married Sakshi Rawat in 2010. They have a daughter, Ziva. He holds honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. Dhoni co-owns Chennaiyin FC and launched sportswear brand SEVEN in 2016. He was the subject of the Bollywood film M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016).
References
Categories:
- Articles needing expansion
- Articles needing more references
- 1981 births
- Living people
- Indian cricketers
- Indian One Day International cricketers
- Indian Test cricketers
- Indian Twenty20 International cricketers
- People from Jharkhand
- Chennai Super Kings cricketers
- India national cricket team captains
- Recipients of the Khel Ratna Award
- Recipients of the Padma Bhushan Award
- Recipients of the Padma Shri Award
- Wicket-keepers