Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer, Wicket-keeper, Former Captain |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/07/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about MS Dhoni
09/06/2025
MS Dhoni was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2025, becoming the 11th Indian cricketer to receive the honour. The induction ceremony took place in London and recognized his career as one of cricket’s greatest wicket-keeper-batters and captains.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
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| Known As | Captain Cool |
| Summary | Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian national cricket team. Rose to prominence in the early 21st century and is considered one of the most successful wicket-keeper-batsmen in cricket history. He retired from international cricket in 2020 after a 16-year career. |
| International Debut | 23 December 2004 (ODI against Bangladesh) |
| Test Debut | December 2005 (against Sri Lanka) |
| T20I Debut | 1 December 2006 (against South Africa) |
| Retirement | 2020 from international cricket |
Physical Stats & More
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
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| Role | Wicket-keeper-batsman |
Personal Life
| Family Background | Hindu Rajput family |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse: Sakshi Dhoni (married 2010) | |
| Daughter: Ziva Singh Dhoni (born 2015) |
Family
| Father | Pan Singh Dhoni |
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| Mother | Devki Devi |
| Paternal Village | Almora district |
Career
| First Class Debut | 1999 (Bihar) |
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| International Career Span | 2004-2020 |
| Test Career | Played 90 Tests, retired 2014 |
| Limited Overs Career | 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is |
| International Runs | 17,266 runs across all formats |
| ODI Runs | 10,000+ runs at average of 50.58 |
| IPL Team | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| IPL Titles Won | 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
| Champions League T20 Titles | 2 (2010, 2014) |
| IPL Runs | 5,000+ runs (first wicket-keeper to achieve this) |
| Major Captaincy Achievements |
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| Test Captaincy | Led India in 60 Test matches with 27 wins, 18 losses, 15 draws (45% win rate) |
| ODI Captaincy | Led India in 200 ODI matches with 110 wins, 74 losses, 5 ties, 11 no results (55% win rate) |
| Total Captaincy Matches | 331 international matches as captain (most for any captain in cricket history) |
| IPL Statistics | 278 matches, 5,439 runs at average of 38.30, strike rate over 137, 24 fifties |
Awards & Honours
| ICC Awards |
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| National Awards |
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Style Quotient
| Nickname | Captain Cool |
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| Known For | Ability to stay calm during high-pressure matches, finishing ability, explosive batting |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Made his first class debut for Bihar in 1999 | |
| 2. Scored unbeaten 183 runs off 145 balls in third ODI at Jaipur against Sri Lanka in 2005 | |
| 3. In 2011 World Cup final, promoted himself up the order and scored crucial runs against Sri Lanka | |
| 4. Hit a six of 112 meters in 2012 against Australia in final over of Clint McKay | |
| 5. Received Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards | |
| 6. In 2013 Champions Trophy final against England, was out for a duck but India won by 5 runs on DLS method | |
| 7. Received Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awards | |
| 8. Holds record for most international matches as a captain (331 matches) | |
| 9. Holds record for highest number of stumpings by any wicket-keeper | |
| 10. Sixth-highest run-getter in IPL history |
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