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| birth_place = Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India

| 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

| awards = Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, ~~Rajiv Gandhi~~ Khel Ratna

| 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

| children = Ziva Dhoni

| parents = Pan Singh (father)

Devaki Devi (mother)

| religion = [[Hinduism]]

| website = [https://www.instagram.com/mahi7781 Instagram]

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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. 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.~~<ref>https://www.tuhin.world/ms-dhoni-biography</ref>~~ Known as "Captain Cool", Dhoni scored over 17,000 international runs and effected 829 dismissals behind the stumps.~~<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ms-dhoni-inducted-into-icc-hall-of-fame/articleshow/101078191.cms</ref>~~

== 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.~~<ref>https://www.globalindian.com/profiles/mahendra-singh-dhoni</ref>~~

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.~~<ref>https://www.careerindia.com/features/ms-dhoni-s-education-027062.html</ref>~~

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.~~<ref>https://sportsmatik.com/hall-of-fame/view/m-s-dhoni-1554</ref>~~

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

• 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.~~<ref>https://www.careerindia.com/features/ms-dhoni-s-education-027062.html</ref>~~

• 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.~~<ref>https://leverageedu.com/discover/school-education/essay-on-ms-dhoni</ref>~~

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)

• 2007 ICC T20 World Cup

* 2013 ICC Champions Trophy

India also became No.1 in ICC Test rankings in 2009.~~<ref>https://www.tuhin.world/ms-dhoni-biography</ref>~~

• 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup (sealed with his iconic six)

He retired from Tests in 2014 and from international cricket on 15 August 2020.~~<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCricket/comments/ibk6zy/ms_dhoni_announces_retirement_from_international/</ref>~~

• 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

• First captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies

* Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2007–08)

* Padma Shri (2009), Padma Bhushan (2018)~~<ref>https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/list-of-awards-won-by-ms-dhoni/</ref>~~

• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2007–08)

* ICC ODI Player of the Year (2008, 2009)

* Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame (2025)~~<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ms-dhoni-inducted-into-icc-hall-of-fame/articleshow/101078191.cms</ref>~~

• 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

• 10,773 runs in ODIs at 50+ average

* Highest ODI score by a wicketkeeper: 183* vs Sri Lanka~~<ref>https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/ms-dhoni-biography-1594085953-1</ref>~~

* Most stumpings in ODIs: 123

• Highest ODI score by a wicketkeeper: 183* vs Sri Lanka

* Total 195 stumpings across formats — world record~~<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCricket/comments/1vh65wz/dhonis_wicketkeeping_records/</ref>~~

• 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.~~<ref>https://www.seven.life</ref>~~ He was the subject of the Bollywood film ''M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'' (2016).~~<ref>https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ms-dhoni-the-untold-story-review-a-six-for-sure-1464680</ref>~~

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).

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 | birth_place   = Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India
 | 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
-| awards        = Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
+| 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
 | children      = Ziva Dhoni
+| parents       = Pan Singh (father)
+Devaki Devi (mother)
+| religion      = [[Hinduism]]
 | website       = [https://www.instagram.com/mahi7781 Instagram]
-| notable_works = ''M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'', 2011 World Cup Winning Six
+}}'''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.<ref>https://www.tuhin.world/ms-dhoni-biography</ref> Known as "Captain Cool", Dhoni scored over 17,000 international runs and effected 829 dismissals behind the stumps.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ms-dhoni-inducted-into-icc-hall-of-fame/articleshow/101078191.cms</ref>
 == 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.<ref>https://www.globalindian.com/profiles/mahendra-singh-dhoni</ref>
+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.<ref>https://www.careerindia.com/features/ms-dhoni-s-education-027062.html</ref>
+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.<ref>https://sportsmatik.com/hall-of-fame/view/m-s-dhoni-1554</ref>
+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
+• 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.<ref>https://www.careerindia.com/features/ms-dhoni-s-education-027062.html</ref>
+• 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.<ref>https://leverageedu.com/discover/school-education/essay-on-ms-dhoni</ref>
+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)
+• 2007 ICC T20 World Cup
-* 2013 ICC Champions Trophy
-India also became No.1 in ICC Test rankings in 2009.<ref>https://www.tuhin.world/ms-dhoni-biography</ref>
+• 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup (sealed with his iconic six)
-He retired from Tests in 2014 and from international cricket on 15 August 2020.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCricket/comments/ibk6zy/ms_dhoni_announces_retirement_from_international/</ref>
+• 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
+• First captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies
-* Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2007–08)
-* Padma Shri (2009), Padma Bhushan (2018)<ref>https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/list-of-awards-won-by-ms-dhoni/</ref>
+• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2007–08)
-* ICC ODI Player of the Year (2008, 2009)
-* Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame (2025)<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ms-dhoni-inducted-into-icc-hall-of-fame/articleshow/101078191.cms</ref>
+• 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
+• 10,773 runs in ODIs at 50+ average
-* Highest ODI score by a wicketkeeper: 183* vs Sri Lanka<ref>https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/ms-dhoni-biography-1594085953-1</ref>
-* Most stumpings in ODIs: 123
+• Highest ODI score by a wicketkeeper: 183* vs Sri Lanka
-* Total 195 stumpings across formats — world record<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCricket/comments/1vh65wz/dhonis_wicketkeeping_records/</ref>
+• 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.<ref>https://www.seven.life</ref> He was the subject of the Bollywood film ''M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'' (2016).<ref>https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ms-dhoni-the-untold-story-review-a-six-for-sure-1464680</ref>
+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 ==
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+[[Category:Articles needing expansion]]
+[[Category:Articles needing more references]]
+[[Category:1981 births]]
+[[Category:Living people]]
+[[Category:Indian cricketers]]
+[[Category:Indian One Day International cricketers]]
+[[Category:Indian Test cricketers]]
+[[Category:Indian Twenty20 International cricketers]]
+[[Category:People from Jharkhand]]
+[[Category:Chennai Super Kings cricketers]]
+[[Category:India national cricket team captains]]
+[[Category:Recipients of the Khel Ratna Award]]
+[[Category:Recipients of the Padma Bhushan Award]]
+[[Category:Recipients of the Padma Shri Award]]
+[[Category:Wicket-keepers]]