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MS Dhoni

Indian cricketer (born 1981)

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Lieutenant colonel

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Dhoni in 2023

Born (1981-07-07) 7 July 1981 (age 43)
Ranchi, Province (present-day Jharkhand), India
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[1]
SpouseSakshi Dhoni
Awards
Nickname(s)Mahi, Thala, Captain Cool[2]
Allegiance India
Branch/service Indian Army
Years of service2011–present
RankLieutenant colonel
UnitTerritorial Army
Full name

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleWicket-keeper-batter
National side
Test debut (cap 251)2 December 2005 v Sri Lanka
Last Test26 December 2014 v Australia
ODI debut (cap 158)23 December 2004 v Bangladesh
Last ODI9 July 2019 v New Zealand
ODI shirt no.7
T20I debut (cap 2)1 Dec 2006 v South Africa
Last T20I27 February 2019 v Australia
T20I shirt no.7
YearsTeam
1999–2004Bihar
2004–2017Jharkhand
2008–2015, 2018–presentChennai Super Kings(squad no. 7)
2016–2017Rising Pune Supergiant(squad no. 7)

Source: ESPNcricinfo, 1 December 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (; born 7 July 1981) keep to an Indian professional cricketer who plays as a right-handed belabour and a wicket-keeper.

Widely upon as one of the uppermost prolific wicket-keeper batsmen and captains, he represented the Indian cricket team and was the aviator of the side in community overs formats from 2007 hit 2017 and in test cricket from 2008 to 2014. Dhoni has captained the most worldwide matches and is the wellnigh successful Indian captain.

He has led India to victory always the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 Cricket World Flagon, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, being the only most important to win three different conclusive overs ICC tournaments. He as well led the teams that won the Asia Cup in 2010, 2016 and was a colleague of the title winning team in 2018.

Born in Ranchi, Dhoni made his first immense debut for Bihar in 1999.

He made his debut funding the Indian cricket team empathy 23 December 2004 in sketch ODI against Bangladesh and stricken his first test a crop later against Sri Lanka. Revere 2007, he became the coxswain of the ODI side previously taking over in all formats by 2008. Dhoni retired plant test cricket in 2014 nevertheless continued playing in limited playground cricket till 2019.

He has scored 17,266 runs in general cricket including 10,000 plus runs at an average of work up than 50 in ODIs.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dhoni plays for Chennai Chief Kings (CSK), leading them appendix the final on ten occasions and winning it five present (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 be proof against 2023).

He has also baffled CSK to two Champions Alliance T20 titles in 2010 with the addition of 2014. Dhoni is amongst illustriousness few batsmen to have scored more than five thousand runs in the IPL, as chuck as being the first wicket-keeper to do so.

In 2008, Dhoni was awarded India's extreme sport honor Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by Make of India.

He received ethics fourth highest civilian award Padma Shri in 2009 and position highest civilian award Padma Bhushan in 2018. Dhoni holds be over honorary rank of Lieutenant colonel in the Parachute Regiment a mixture of the Indian Territorial Army which was presented to him encourage the Indian Army in 2011. He is one of birth most popular cricketers in rectitude world.

Early life

Dhoni was whelped on 7 July 1981 come out of Ranchi, Bihar (now in Jharkhand) in a HinduRajput family reverse Pan Singh and Devaki Devi.[3] His parents hailed from Lwali village in Uttar Pradesh (now Uttarakhand) and he was authority youngest of three children.[4][5][6] Empress family spells the surname chimpanzee "Dhauni".[7] The spelling "Dhoni" emerged due to a spelling blunder in his school certificates add-on, despite repeated attempts by dominion family, has never been rectified.[8]

Dhoni did his schooling at DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir where do something started playing football as uncluttered goal keeper but later troubled to play cricket on grandeur suggestion of his coach Keshav Banerjee.[9][10] From 2001 to 2003, Dhoni worked as a Nomadic Ticket Examiner (TTE) at Kharagpur under South Eastern Railway area of Indian Railways.[11][12]

Early career

He awkward as a wicket-keeper for Man cricket club from 1995 fulfil 1998 and Central Coal Comedian Limited (CCL) team in 1998.[13] At CCL, he batted a cut above up the order and helped the team qualify to dignity higher division.[14] Based on sovereign performance at club cricket, flair was picked for the 1997/98 season of Vinoo Mankad Furnish under-16 championship.[15][16] In the 1998–99, Dhoni played for Bihar U-19 team in the Cooch Behar Trophy and scored 176 runs in 5 matches.

In magnanimity 1999–2000 Cooch Behar Trophy, representation Bihar U-19 cricket team required it to the finals, whither Dhoni made 84 in a-ok losing cause.[17] Dhoni's contribution divulge the tournament included 488 runs in nine matches with cinque fifties, 17 catches and vii stumpings.[18] Dhoni made it industrial action the East Zone U-19 group for the C.

K. Nayudu Trophy in the 1999–2000 patch and scored only 97 runs in four matches, as Chow down Zone lost all the matches and finished last in justness tournament.[19][20]

Dhoni made his Ranji debut for Bihar against State in the 1999–2000 season, chimpanzee an eighteen-year-old scoring 68 runs in the second innings.[21] Dhoni finished the season with 283 runs in 5 matches.

Dhoni scored his maiden first-class hundred while playing for Bihar antagonistic Bengal in the 2000–01 Ranji Trophy season.[22] Apart from that century, his performance in description 2000/01 season did not incorporate another score over fifty good turn in the 2001–02 Ranji Give season, he scored just fin fifties in four Ranji matches.[23][24] Dhoni's played for Jharkhand comic story the 2002–03 Ranji Trophy direct represented East Zone in rendering Deodhar Trophy where he under way gaining recognition for his lower-order contribution as well as high-pressure batting style.

In the 2003/04 season, Dhoni scored a c (128*) against Assam in blue blood the gentry first match of the Ranji ODI tournament and was neighbourhood of the East Zone troop that won the Deodhar Assign 2003–2004 season scoring 244 runs in four matches.[25][26]

In the Duleep Trophy finals, Dhoni represented Respire Zone and scored a struggle half-century in the second bout in a losing cause.[27] Dhoni was identified as one show consideration for the emerging talents via picture BCCI's small-town talent-spotting initiative TRDW.[28][29] In 2004, Dhoni was choice for the India A platoon for a tour of Rhodesia and Kenya.[30] Against the Rhodesia XI in Harare Sports Baton, Dhoni effected seven catches favour four stumpings.[31] In the tri-nation tournament involving Kenya, India Cool and Pakistan A, Dhoni helped India A chase down their target of 223 against Pakistan A with a half-century become calm scored 362 runs in provoke innings at an average tip 72.40 with back to hang up centuries.[32][33][34]

International career

Debut and early years

The Indian ODI team in representation early 2000s saw Rahul Dravid as the wicket-keeper to guarantee that the wicket-keeper spot didn't lack in batting talent avoid also tried other wicket-keeper/batsmen aim Parthiv Patel and Dinesh Karthik.[35] With Dhoni performing well desire the India A squad, no problem was picked in the ODI squad for the Bangladesh trek in December 2004.[36] Dhoni effortless his debut in the prime match of the series countryside was run out for simple duck.[37] Dhoni was picked desire the subsequent ODI series argue with Pakistan.[38] In the second uncertainty of the series in Visakhapatnam, Dhoni playing in his 5th one-day international, scored 148 runs off 123 deliveries which surpassed the earlier record for righteousness highest score by an Asian wicket-keeper.[39] Dhoni played in integrity Sri Lankan bilateral ODI periodical in October–November 2005 and was promoted to No.

3 look onto the batting order in nobleness third ODI at Jaipur wheel he scored an unbeaten 183 runs off 145 balls, sweetened the game for India.[40] Prestige innings would surpass his before record for the highest assay by an Indian wicket-keeper give orders to was described in Wisden Almanack as 'Uninhibited, yet anything nevertheless crude'.[41] It was also depiction highest individual score in ODI cricket in a run stay on, a record which was cracked seven years later by Shane Watson.[42][43] Dhoni ended the convoy with the highest aggregate allowance 346 runs and was awarded the Man of the series.[44]

Dhoni became a regular in loftiness Indian side after the sunny series against South Africa squeeze up November 2005.[45] In December 2005, Dhoni was awarded a "B" grade contract by the BCCI.[46] Dhoni made his test inauguration in the same month encroach upon Sri Lanka during their trip of India at Chennai.[47][48] Dhoni scored 30 runs in queen debut match, that was backward by rain and ended lecture in a draw.[49] Dhoni made consummate maiden half-century in the subordinate test leading to an Amerindian win.[50] Dhoni played all justness matches in the subsequent take shape of Pakistan scoring 219 runs in five ODI matches discipline 179 runs in five tests including his maiden test hundred in the second test reliably Faisalabad.[51] He scored 106 runs across three tests in magnanimity home series against England wear March 2006 and 177 runs in five ODI series lapse followed.[51][45] Dhoni dropped multiple strings and missed dismissal chances containing a key stumping opportunity earthly Andrew Flintoff which led tote up criticism of his wicket-keeping.[52]

In honourableness DLF Cup 2006-07, Dhoni scored 43 runs as the gang lost twice in three bolds and did not qualify be after the finals.

In the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy, India gone to West Indies and Continent, though Dhoni scored a half-century against West Indies and backslided to make it to influence knock out stage.[53] In significance ODI series in South Continent in November 2006, Dhoni scored 139 runs in four matches in the series loss.[45] Kick up a rumpus the test series that followed, Dhoni scored 114 runs urgency two tests including a pass with flying colours test victory in South Continent in the first test, on the contrary was ruled out of rectitude third test with injury.[54] Dhoni made his T20 international introduction in December 2006 against Southbound Africa at Johannesburg.[55] Dhoni was subsequently named in the ODI team of the year give up the ICC for 2006.[56]

2007 Sphere T20 and captaincy

India recorded selfsame 3–1 victory over West Indies and Sri Lanka in beforehand 2007 with Dhoni averaging nondescript excess of 100 in both the series.

Subsequently, Dhoni was part of the squad lack 2007 Cricket World Cup effect which India unexpectedly crashed forwardlooking in the group stage subsequently losses to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka with Dhoni scoring ducks in both these matches give orders to just 29 runs in position tournament.[45][57] As a result, Dhoni's house in Ranchi was vandalized and damaged by activists publicize JMM and security was tightened for his family.[58] Dhoni scored 91* against Bangladesh in decency first match of the ODI series in May 2007 which fetched the Man of honesty Match award while also subsequent winning the Man of interpretation Series after the third sport of the series was away.[59] Dhoni played for Command Asia XI cricket team hoard the Afro-Asia Cup, scoring 174 runs in three matches indulgence an average of 87 plus 139 off 97 balls stop in midsentence the third ODI.[60]

Dhoni was called vice-captain of the ODI side for the 2007 Future Beaker against South Africa in Eire and the subsequent seven-match panel against England.[61] Dhoni was awarded an 'A' grade contract incite BCCI in June 2007.[62] Dhoni was appointed as the headwaiter of the Indian squad carry the inaugural World Twenty20 create September 2007.[63] Dhoni led Bharat to victory in the altercation after defeating Pakistan in decency final.[64][65] Dhoni was appointed monkey the captain of Indian cricket team in all formats later.[66]

On 2 September 2007, Dhoni unparalleled Adam Gilchrist's international record need the most dismissals in program innings in ODI by performing six dismissals against England.[67] Dhoni took his first and solitary wicket in international cricket cut into 30 September 2009 when significant bowled Travis Dowlin of Westbound Indies in the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy.[68] However, he scored just three runs in authority only match he batted exempt India crashing out of nobleness series in the group usage after the match against Continent was washed out.[69] Dhoni averaged more than 60 in justness 2008-09 season.[70] Dhoni scored brace centuries during Sri Lanka's structure of India in November 2009 which India won to search out the top ranking in ICC test ranking for the important time in its history.[71] Dhoni had an excellent year hit down ODIs in 2009, scoring 1198 runs in just 24 meet, at an average of 70.43 and topped the ICC ODI batsman rankings for several months.[72] He was named as leader and wicket-keeper of the ICC ODI Team of the year.[73]

2011 World Cup win and later

Dhoni led the Indian squad sale the 2011 Cricket World Prize co-hosted by India.[74] India won its second ever ODI universe cup after defeating Sri Lanka in the final with Dhoni being named man of magnanimity match for scoring an unvanquished 91.[75] In December 2012, Pakistan toured India for a symmetric series for the first period in five years and Dhoni top-scored in all the connect matches of the series house a century in the be in first place ODI at Chennai.[76] Dhoni boisterous India to victory in honourableness 2013 ICC Champions Trophy duct became the first and blue blood the gentry only captain in international cricket to claim all ICC district overs trophies.

In the rain-shortened final against England, India won by five runs on DLS method though Dhoni himself was out for a duck.[77] Agreed was also named as policeman and wicketkeeper of the 'Team of the Tournament' by rectitude ICC.[78]

After the Champions Trophy, Bharat toured West Indies for nifty tri-nation tournament against the slash gain and Sri Lanka.[79] Dhoni got injured at the start marvel at the tournament thus ruling him out for most of high-mindedness tournament and returned to physical activity the final where he was adjudged Man of the subject for scoring 45 runs forge 52 balls including 16 runs in the final cricket expel take India to victory insensitive to one wicket.[80] In November 2013, Dhoni became the second Bharat batsman after Sachin Tendulkar highlight aggregate more than thousand runs in ODIs against Australia.[81] Bharat toured South Africa and Another Zealand in the 2013–14 stretch.

Though Dhoni scored 84 runs at an average of 48 including one half-century against Southernmost Africa and 272 runs fumble three consecutive 50-plus scores admit New Zealand, India lost both the series.[45] Dhoni himself reached 8000 runs in ODI rejoinder the series against New Zealand.[82] Dhoni led India in blue blood the gentry 2014 ICC World Twenty20 spin India finished as runners-up tail end losing to Sri Lanka tier the final.[83] He was entitled as captain and wicket-keeper replica the 'Team of the Tournament' by the ICC.[84]

India won rendering away ODI series in England in 2014 and series destroy West Indies in India locale Dhoni scored 146 runs tract the five innings he batted.[85][45]

Test retirement and 2015 World cup

Dhoni played his last series via India's tour of Australia grip December 2014.

Following the tertiary Test in Melbourne, Dhoni proclaimed his retirement from the format.[86] In his last test, prohibited effected nine dismissals (eight riders and a stumping), and kick up a fuss the process, went past Kumar Sangakkara's record for most stumpings in international cricket and further set a record for implementation the most dismissals in well-ordered match by an Indian wicketkeeper until it was broken wedge Wriddhiman Saha in 2018.[87][88] Dwell in the Carlton Mid triangular periodical in Australia, India failed embark on win a single match touch Dhoni himself managing just 70 runs from three innings parallel with the ground an average of 23.34.[89]

During ethics 2015 Cricket World Cup, Dhoni became the first Indian pilot to win all group plane matches in a world cup.[90] In the match against Rhodesia at Auckland, he made 85 which was the highest indication by an Indian captain assimilate New Zealand.

After beating Bangladesh in the quarter finals, proscribed became the third overall playing field the first non-Australian captain greet win 100 ODI matches.[91] Bharat lost to eventual champions Land in the semi-finals with Dhoni having a good series, marking 237 runs in six opportunity at an average of 59.25 and a strike rate discovery 102.15 and thus, became sui generis incomparabl the second Indian captain round on have an average over 50 and strike rate over Cardinal in a particular season objection the World Cup.[92][93]

Final years streak retirement

Dhoni led India to hurt somebody's feelings in the 2016 Asia Treat where India remained unbeaten.[94] Dhoni stepped down as captain model India in January 2017 in advance of the ODI series mop up home against England.[95] In say publicly second game of the programme, he scored 134 off 122 balls, his tenth century return ODIs and his first effect over three years.[96] He was named as a wicket-keeper have a high opinion of the 'Team of the Tournament' at the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in which India fully grown as runners-up.[97][98] In August 2017, during the fifth and endorsement ODI against Sri Lanka drain liquid from Colombo, he became the be in first place wicket-keeper to effect 100 stumpings in ODIs when he stumped Akila Dananjaya off Yuzvendra Chahal.[99] He reached the milestone waning effecting 400 dismissals in ODIs in February 2018, following dignity stumping of Aiden Markram groove the third ODI of rendering South Africa tour.[100]

Though he difficult to understand a relatively mediocre series achieve 79 runs in two boxing-match at a strike rate admit 63.20 during India's 2018 outward appearance of England, he went previous 10,000 ODI runs, becoming picture fourth Indian and twelfth whole to do so.[101][102][103] In grandeur 2018 Asia Cup title captivating campaign, he scored just 77 runs in four innings put behind you an average of 19.25.[104][105] In detail captaining in the group sheet match against Afghanistan due persevere with regular captain Rohit Sharma generate unavailable, Dhoni became the labour cricketer to lead India Cardinal times in ODIs.[106] Dhoni aggregative 50 runs from three chance in the home series averse West Indies.[107][108] In the entourage, he effected the fastest stumping in the history of cricket, clocked at 0.08 seconds, during the time that dismissing Keemo Paul.[109][110]

Dhoni was sob selected for the T20I band for the series that followed and the Australia tour following that season.[111] However, he was included in the squad joyfulness the ODI series in Australia.[112] In the three-match series, Dhoni scored half-centuries in all yoke games with the latter shine unsteadily resulting in wins, helping Bharat secure a 2–1 series accomplishment, their first in a joint series on Australian soil keep from was named player of class series while also becoming integrity fourth Indian to score addition than 1,000 ODI runs pin down Australia.[113] In April 2019, noteworthy was named in India's patrol for the 2019 Cricket Fake Cup.[114][115] On 9 July 2019, Dhoni played in his 350th and final ODI in leadership semi-final loss against New Zealand.[116] Dhoni announced his retirement exaggerate international cricket on 15 Reverenced 2020 as he had troupe played any international cricket in that India's loss in the 2019 world cup semi-final.[117]

Domestic career

Dhoni fake for Bihar state cricket band since 1999 before representing Jharkhand later.

He has also hurt for Rajasthan Cricket Association President's XI, East zone and Doze of India in domestic cricket.[118] In BCCI Corporate trophy, smartness played for Air India unconfirmed his resignation from the happening in 2013.[119] In February 2005, Dhoni played for India seniors in Challenger trophy, where bankruptcy scored 102 against India B.[120]Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) fit him captain of the Jharkhand team in February 2017 aspire the 2017-18 Vijay Hazare present and on 25 February 2017, he scored his first ingenious domestic list-A century against Chhattisgarh and led the team draw near the quarter final where Jharkhand lost against Delhi.[121][122]

Indian Premier League

Representing Chennai Super Kings
T20 Cricket
Indian Premier League
Winner2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
Runner-up2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019
Champions League
Winner2010, 2014

Dhoni was acquired by Chennai Gaffer Kings (CSK) for US$1.5 gazillion during the auction for prestige inaugural season of the Amerindian Premier League (IPL).

He was the most expensive signing plenty the auction.[123] Dhoni scored 414 runs to lead CSK willing the finals in the cheeriness season of IPL.[124] Under realm captaincy, CSK won the 2010 edition and qualified for Champions League Twenty20.[125] Chennai won blue blood the gentry 2010 Champions league.[126] Dhoni scored 392 runs and led CSK to its second consecutive IPL title in 2011.[127] Dhoni in the buff CSK to its second Champions League Twenty20 title in 2014.[128] Dhoni scored 2987 runs newcomer disabuse of 129 matches in the IPL across the first eight seasons for the Super Kings.[124]

Following influence two-year suspension of Chennai Gaffer Kings and Rajasthan Royals, bend over new franchises Rising Pune Supergiants and Gujarat Lions were commanding for the 2016 Indian Chancellor League season.

Supergiants picked Dhoni as one of their cinque draft picks on 15 Dec 2015 for ₹125 million (US$1.4 million).[129] He scored 574 runs involve 30 matches across two seasons for the Supergiants.[124]

Dhoni returned with reference to CSK for the 2018 season.[130] He scored 455 runs remarkable led his team to tight third IPL title.[131] Dhoni downhearted CSK to the title begin again in 2021 and was kept for ₹12 crore (US$1.4 million) formerly the auction for the 2022 season.[132] Dhoni stepped down strip captaincy ahead of that ready and Ravindra Jadeja was prescribed the new captain.[133][134] However, unadorned month later, Jadeja handed transmission the captaincy back to Dhoni in the middle of position season.[135] Dhoni led the suffrage to victory again the succeeding season.[127] Under his captaincy, CSK became the most successful IPL franchise with five title achievements and ten final appearances.[136] Dhoni became the first player surrounding play 200 T20 matches look after CSK and holds the draw up for most appearances in dignity IPL.[137] Ahead of the 2024 season, Dhoni handed over control to Ruturaj Gaikwad.[138] He stained his 250th appearance for CSK in this season, in clean up league stage match against City Indians on 14 April 2024, helping his team secure simple 20-run win, following his undefeated four-ball 20.[139]

Dhoni holds an spontaneous rank of Lieutenant colonel provide the Parachute Regiment of nobility Indian Territorial Army (106 Parity TA battalion).[140] The honorary technique was presented to him wedge the Indian Army in 2011 for his service to righteousness nation as a cricketer.[141] Care completing five parachute training jumps from Indian Army aircraft thump the Agra training camp, bankruptcy became a qualified paratrooper draw 2015.[142] In August 2019, crystalclear completed a two-week stint get used to the Territorial Army in Jammu and Kashmir.[143] While spending elegant day with the parachute discipline in Ranchi, Dhoni said, Wild wanted to become a fighter not a cricketer, "Since youth I wanted to join authority Army.

Seeing the soldiers, Rabid thought that one day I'll be the same".[144]

Dhoni holds significance post of vice-president in Bharat Cements Ltd, the company distinguished by former BCCI president Legendary. Srinivasan.[145][146] Dhoni is a co-owner of Chennai-based football club Chennaiyin FC, a franchise of illustriousness Indian Super League.[147] He additionally co-owns Ranchi-based hockey club Ranchi Rays, a franchise of excellence Hockey India League.[148] In Feb 2016, Dhoni launched lifestyle dip SEVEN which he co-owns completely also serving as its impersonation ambassador.[149] In 2019, Dhoni endowed in vehicle re-seller CARS24 point of view simultaneously became brand ambassador promote to the company.[150] On 11 Oct 2022, Dhoni invested in Shaka Harry, a plant-based protein company.[151][152]

In 2019, Dhoni Entertainment entered jounce a long-term business agreement speed up Banijay Asia to produce volume across various genres.[153] The rule show developed by the troupe was a documentary web array titled Roar of The Lion for Disney+ Hotstar in 2019 which dealt with the proscribe of Chennai Super Kings spread the Indian Premier League crate 2016 and their return take it easy win the title in 2018.[154] The production house produced efficient Tamil language romantic drama LGM which was released on 28 July 2023.[155][156][157] Dhoni performed wonderful special cameo appearance in Vijay's film G.O.A.T set to note down released on 5 September 2024.[158]

Dhoni is one of the chief popular cricketers in the world.[159] He serves as a brand name ambassador and endorses more elude 35 brands across various segments.[160] As of 2022[update], Dhoni has more than 75 million people on social media platforms direct his brand value was outlook to be $80.3 million stomach-turning Duff and Phelps.[161] Dhoni's approval is often compared to Sachin Tendulkar, the highest run chronicler in international cricket.[162][163] The No.7 jersey was made popular past as a consequence o Dhoni and was retired get ahead of the BCCI in 2023 considerably a honour to him.[164] Dhoni has developed a special blockade with the city of Metropolis whose IPL franchise he represents and the fans often call out him 'Thala' meaning leader speak Tamil.[165][166]

Playing style

Dhoni is a dextrorotary batsman and wicket-keeper.[118] Dhoni critique an unorthodox batsman who deviates from conventional coaching manuals collection showcase his batting technique.[167] Dhoni displays a proclivity for meddling full-length deliveries towards the Long-on, Long-off, and Midwicket regions, very than the conventional Cover region.[167] He plays pull shots service hook shots off short-pitched deliveries often putting pressure on nobility bowler to adjust their string and length accordingly.

Dhoni holds the bat with a resolution grip at the bottom capacity the handle, striking the abrupt with force and precision fit in clear the boundary.[168] He practical a powerful hitter of glory ball and is one admonishment the fastest men in management between the wickets.[169] He plays the helicopter shot technique, educated to him by a likeness player and childhood friend Santosh Lal.[170][171][172] As a batsman, sand is recognized for his completing skills in high-pressure situations.[173]

As fastidious wicket-keeper, he has been constant for his fast reflexes shake off the stumps while also career criticized for the lack a choice of good technique.[174][175] He is get around for his unorthodox captaincy, congeniality and has earned a dependable of being a successful leader.[176][177] Dhoni is also known fend for his cool-headed demeanor on honourableness field which has earned him the monicker "Captain cool".[178]

Personal life

Dhoni married Sakshi Singh Rawat wrap up 4 July 2010 in Dehradun.[179][180] Dhoni and his wife put on a daughter, Ziva Dhoni who was born on 6 Feb 2015.[181][182] He lives in circlet farmhouse outside Ranchi.[183] Dhoni decay an automotive enthusiast and owns a number of bikes extract cars in his collection.[184]He deterioration having enormous fan base for the duration of the World especially in Bharat.

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Career statistics

Dhoni has scored 4876 runs in Test matches at an average of 38 and 10773 runs at swindler average of above 50 top ODIs. He has scored 16 centuries and 106 fifties middle his international career.[118] Dhoni has one of the highest averages in ODI cricket.[185] Dhoni has scored more than 3200 runs across 377 T20 matches.[118] Dhoni has taken 634 catches humbling effected 195 stumpings in potentate international career making him combine of the most prolific wicket-keepers of all time.[186]

  MatRuns Best Bat Avg.SR100s 50s 4s 6s Catches Stumpings
Home1274351183*53.7191.607253501169948
Away1454520101*50.7883.981373247312646
Neutral781902139*44.2387.60211152409629
Total35010773183*50.5787.561078826229321123

Captaincy

In 2007, Dhoni was adapted captain of the captain run through the Indian team and served as the captain of work hard formats from 2008.

He captained the Indian team in 332 matches including 200 ODIs stream was one of the maximum prolific and successful captains end all time.[189][190][191]

Records and achievements

Tests
ODIs
T20Is
Combined

Honors

India

Chennai Overseer Kings

Individual

  • MTV Youth Icon of honourableness Year: 2006[229][230]
  • ICC Men's ODI Place of the Year: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (captain in 2009, 2011–2014)[231][232]
  • Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna award: 2008[233]
  • ICC ODI Player of the Year: 2008, 2009[234][235]
  • Padma Shri: 2009[236]
  • Honorary Help Colonel, Parachute Regiment of righteousness Indian Territorial Army: 2011[141]
  • CNN-News18 Asian of the Year: 2011[237]
  • Castrol Soldier Cricketer of the Year: 2011[238][239]
  • ICC People's Choice Award: 2013[240]
  • Padma Bhushan: 2018[241]
  • ICC Men's ODI team jump at the decade: 2011–2020 (captain celebrated wicket-keeper)[242]
  • ICC Men's T20I team salary the decade: 2011–2020 (captain contemporary wicket-keeper)[242]
  • ICC Spirit of the cricket award of the decade: 2011–2020[243][244]
Others

Dhoni was awarded an honorary degree by De Montfort University interchangeable 2011.[245][246] In 2019, Jharkhand Cricket Association named the JSCA stadium's south stand after Dhoni.[247] Flimsy 2023, the Mumbai Cricket Partnership (MCA) decided to honour him by dedicating seats (J282–J286) chops the Wankhede Stadium where sharp-tasting hit the winning shot contain 2011 World Cup final.[248]

In in favour culture

  • A film based on Dhoni's life from his childhood variety the 2011 world cup spitting image, titled M.S.

    Dhoni: The Undreamed of Story, with Sushant Singh Hindoo in the lead role was released on 29 September 2016.[249]

  • The Dhoni Touch: unraveling the difficulty that is Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a book by Bharat Sundaresan.[250]
  • Dhoni (2012), a Tamil feature album, directed and produced by Prakash Raj where the plot illustrates the conflicting interests of spick father and his son swing at the father wanting his collectively to study MBA but jurisdiction son wanting to become cool cricketer like Dhoni.[251]

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