Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/07/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
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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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| Football Player | Cristiano Ronaldo | ||||
| Tennis Player | Rafael Nadal | ||||
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| Musician | Kishore Kumar | ||||
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| Sport (other than cricket) | Golf |
Style Quotient
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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. |