Biography
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, is one of India’s greatest cricket captains and wicketkeeper-batsmen. Known for his calm demeanor and sharp cricketing brain, Dhoni led India to major victories across all formats. He made his international debut in 2004 and quickly rose to prominence with his explosive batting. Under his leadership, India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy. A true finisher, he was admired for his strategic acumen and coolness under pressure. Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020 but continues to lead Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Career Highlights
07
2007•
T20 World Cup Debut
Scored an unbeaten 50 against South Africa in the 2007 T20 World Cup, helping India win the title.
13
2013•
First ODI Double Century
Scored 209 against Australia, becoming the third player to score a double century in ODIs.
14
2014•
Record ODI Score
Set the world record for the highest individual ODI score with 264 against Sri Lanka.
19
2019•
World Cup Run Machine
Scored five centuries in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the most in a single tournament.
24
2024•
T20 World Cup Victory
Led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title and retired from T20Is.
Gallery
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Captain Cool leading with silence finishing with thunder
Behind the stumps ahead of the game MS Dhoni at his best
One helicopter shot a billion hearts flying
Strategist Finisher Legend The Dhoni era lives on
Moments of calm in cricketing chaos vintage MSD
No drama just Dhoni the ultimate match winner
Personal Information
Full NameMahendra Singh Dhoni
BornJuly 6, 1981
BirthplaceRanchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India
TeamsIndia, Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Jharkhand
NicknameMahi, Captain Cool, Thala
Connect with MS
Major Achievements
Won all 3 major ICC tournaments as captain (2007, 2011, 2013)
Led India to No. 1 in ICC Test rankings (2009)
Most international matches as captain for India (across all formats)
One of the greatest finishers in limited-overs cricket
10,773 ODI runs with an average over 50
Over 800 international dismissals as a wicketkeeper
Scored 183 vs Sri Lanka*, the highest score by a wicketkeeper in ODIs
5× IPL Titles with Chennai Super Kings (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)