Mahendra Singh Dhoni, most commonly called MS Dhoni, is an Indian cricketer, who has captained the Indian cricket team for almost a decade (2007-2016). He was one of the successful captains in the world, who won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the CB Series of 2007–08, the 2010 Asia Cup, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
The right-hand batsman and wicket-keeper is well known for his aggressive play, particularly his sky-hitting helicopter shots and lightning-quick reflexes behind the stumps. On August 15, 2020, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket through a video on his Instagram.
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni Biography
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born on the 7th of July 1981, in Ranchi, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India. He is currently 40 years old.
| Birth Name | Mahendra Singh Pansingh Dhoni |
| Nickname | Mahi, MSD, MS, Captain Cool |
| Date of Birth | 7 July 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Ranchi, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Profession | Professional Cricketer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Rajput |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Early Life: Family and Education
MS Dhoni is the son of Devki Devi and Pan Singh, who worked in junior management positions in MECON. He has two older siblings, Narendra Singh Dhoni and Jayanti Gupta.
Dhoni went to DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir in Shyamali, Ranchi, Jharkhand. During his school days, he was good at badminton and football. He was a goalkeeper for his football team and his football coach asked him to play cricket for the local cricket clubs, and eventually today, he is one of the most celebrated cricketers in the world.
MS Dhoni Personal Life
MS Dhoni married his longtime girlfriend, Sakshi Singh Rawat on July 4, 2010. They have a daughter named Ziva (born 6 February 2015).
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 9 inches Centimeters – 175 cm Meters – 1.75 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 80 kg Pounds – 176 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 11 (US) |
Professional Statistics
ODI Debut
Dhoni played his first One Day International on 23 December 2004 vs Bangladesh.
T20I Match Debut
He played his first T20 International match on 1 December 2006 vs South Africa.
Test Match Debut
He played his debut test match on 2 December 2005 vs Sri Lanka.
Bowling Style
Right-hand medium. He had also done bowling in the past. Dhoni had taken one ODI wicket, when he bowled Travis Dowlin from the West Indies on September 30, 2009.
Batting Style
Right-hand batsman
Role
Wicket-keeper, India captain
Jersey Number
7 (all forms of cricket)
Film Debut
In 2010, he played a minor role in the Hindi film, Kooh Ya Crook alongside John Abraham.
Television Debut
MS Dhoni hasn’t appeared in television shows other than cricket matches.
Brand Endorsements
MS Dhoni is a high-profile celebrity endorser, who has been associated with brands like Pepsico, Reebok, Exide, TVS Motors, Mysore Sandal Soap, Videocon, Reliance Communications, Reliance Energy, Orient PSPO Fan, Bharat Petroleum, Titan Sonata, Brylcreem, NDTV, GE Money, Siyaram, Fashion at Big Bazaar, Maha Choco, Boost, Dainik Bhaskar, Dabur Honey, Kolkata Fashion Week, Aircel communications, Nova Scotia Premium shirts, among others.
He has had affiliated with several brands as their brand ambassador or spokesperson.
MS Dhoni Net Worth
MS Dhoni has an estimated net worth of US$180 million as of 2024. He is one of the highest-paid cricketers in the world. He was ranked #22 on the list of top 100 highest-paid athletes of 2014 and #23 on the same list the following year. Last year, he made $31.5 million in earnings from his annual salary, brand endorsements, and IPL.
It’s no surprise that he is a huge fan of autos who is often regarded as an automobile freak by the media. He has a large fleet of cars including Mahindra Scorpio, Maruti SX4, Hummer H2, Toyota Corolla, Land Rover Freelander, GMC Sierra, Mitsubishi Pajero SFX, Mitsubishi Out Lander, Porsche 911, Audi Q7 SUV, Ferrari 599.
His bike collections include Hero Karizma ZMR, Yamaha Rxz, Yamaha Thundercat, Yamaha Rx, Ducati 1098, Yamaha Rd 350, TVs Apache, Kawasaki zx14r Ninja, Confederate Hellcat X 132, Harley Davidson Fat boy, Enfield Machismo, Customized TVs Dirt bike, and much more.
Dhoni lives with his family in a luxury house in Ranchi that boasts enough bedrooms and its respective bathrooms, an exquisitely decorated large living room, a large swimming pool, and of course, a massive garage to accommodate his auto collections.
Off the cricket, Dhoni has invested in several businesses. He has stakes in the Hockey India League (HIL) team Ranchi Rays, the Indian Super League team Chennaiyin FC and also the Mahi Racing Team India in the Supersport World Championship.
Dhoni also has a fitness chain called Sports Fit World and a lifestyle line called SEVEN. He has also invested in a security systems company, Optimum Vigilance Solutions.
Accomplishments and Awards
Dhoni has received 2 Man of the Match (Test) awards, 6 Man of the Series (ODI) awards, and 21 Man of the Match (ODI) awards.
He was named the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2008 and 2009, ICC World ODI XI from 2008 to 2014, and ICC World Test XI in 2009, 2010, and 2013.
He is a recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India’s highest honor given for achievement in sports for the years 2007 and 2008.
In 2009, he was conferred with Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honor.
In August 2011, Dhoni was given an honorary doctorate degree by De Montfort University.
Dhoni is the first wicket-keeper to effect 150 stumping dismissals in three forms of the game. In fact, holds the record to effect most international stumpings that count to 161.
He holds the record for playing the most number of matches in T20I and ODI history as the captain who has also served as a wicketkeeper.
As a captain, he holds the record for hitting most international sixes.
He has played the most number of matches as a caption (331 matches).
MS Dhoni Favorites
- Food – Chicken Tikka Pizza, Butter Chicken Masala
- Actor – Amitabh Bachchan, John Abraham
- Actresses – Angelina Jolie, Deepika Padukone
- Color – Blue, Black
- Idols – Sachin Tendulkar (Cricketer), Amitabh Bachchan (Bollywood actor), Lata Mangeshkar (Singer)
Social Media Portfolio
MS Dhoni Facts
During his school time, he was actually good at badminton and football. Dhoni was selected to represent his school at district and club levels for these sports.
In football, he is good at the goalkeeper position. Once, he was sent to play cricket by his football coach to play at a local club. He excelled there and soon was sent to other areas, where he again played extremely well. So, he focused on cricket after his 10th standard.
He worked as a Train Ticket Examiner (TTE) at Kharagpur railway station from 2001 to 2003.
Dhoni has two pet dogs, Zarah (Labrador) and Sam (Alsatian).
He owns a star hotel named Mahi Residency in Ranchi.
In 2011, the Indian Territorial Army conferred the honorary rank of Lt Colonel to him.
MS Dhoni’s trademark helicopter shot was taught to him by his friend, Santhosh Lal who died in July 2013.
He was appointed as the Vice-President of Indian Cements Limited (ICL), which owns the IPL franchise, Chennai Super Kings.
A biographical film based on the life of Dhoni, titled M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, was released on 30 September 2016.
On August 15, 2020, MS Dhoni announced on Instagram that he’s retiring from international cricket.