Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/07/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
Latest News about Mahendra Singh Dhoni
09/07/2026
MS Dhoni missed the entire league stage of IPL 2026 for Chennai Super Kings due to a calf/thumb injury, marking the first time in tournament history he has not played a single match for the franchise. CSK batting coach Michael Hussey confirmed Dhoni was nursing a thumb injury and did not travel for the crucial match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
04/07/2026
Chennai Super Kings officially confirmed that MS Dhoni will play in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League, ending speculation about his future. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan stated that Dhoni told the team he would be available for the next season, despite earlier discussions suggesting IPL 2026 could be his last.
23/04/2026
CSK sources reported that MS Dhoni's rehabilitation from a knee injury was on track, with a potential return to action expected for the game against Mumbai Indians on April 23 at Wankhede or the rescheduled match against Gujarat Titans on April 26. Dhoni had been regularly batting in nets and working on range hitting during his recovery.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
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| Real Name | Mahendra Singh Dhauni |
| Nickname | Mahi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 75 Kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | St. Xaviers College, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
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| Education | College Dropout |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Khas Rajput |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 04/07/2010 |
Family
| Father | Pan Singh (MECON employee) |
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| Mother | Devki Devi |
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| Spouse | Sakshi Dhoni |
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Career
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| International Retirement | 15 August 2020 | ||||||||||
| Jersey Number | #7 (India), #7 (IPL) | ||||||||||
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| Batting Style | Right-Handed | ||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Fast Medium | ||||||||||
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| IPL 2026 Status | Missed entire league stage due to calf/thumb injury; CSK confirmed availability for upcoming season despite speculation of retirement |
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| Tennis Player | Rafael Nadal | ||||
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| Musician | Kishore Kumar | ||||
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| Sport (other than cricket) | Golf |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/msdhoni/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/MSDhoni | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni does not smoke. | |
| 2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni drinks alcohol occasionally. | |
| 3. His family is from Lawli village in Almora district, Uttarakhand. | |
| 4. MS Dhoni's surname is 'Dhauni', not Dhoni. | |
| 5. He scored 65% in his 10th Board exams. | |
| 6. In 1993, he was discovered as a goalkeeper by KR Banerjee. | |
| 7. During his bid to join the Indian team in 2002, he fell in love with Priyanka Jha. | |
| 8. In 2004, Dhoni's life changed when he was selected for India A tour of Zimbabwe and Kenya. | |
| 9. Despite his great success, he remains down to earth and spends time with his childhood friends. | |
| 10. MS Dhoni and Sakshi have known each other since childhood. | |
| 11. He was bestowed with the rank of Lt. Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army. | |
| 12. For the years 2012, 2013, and 2014, he was India's highest taxpayer among sportspersons. | |
| 13. Dhoni is recognized as one of the best finishers in modern cricket. | |
| 14. He learned his trademark 'Helicopter Shot' from his childhood friend, Santosh Lal. | |
| 15. After the Melbourne test match in December 2014, he announced his retirement from Test cricket. | |
| 16. There is a hotel in Ranchi named 'Mahi Residency' in his honor. | |
| 17. Dhoni loves pets and owns a Labrador named Zarah and an Alsatian named Sam. | |
| 18. MS Dhoni is the co-owner of 'Mahi Racing Team India.' | |
| 19. In 2016, he launched the fashion brand 'Seven' with Rhiti Group. |