Mahendra Singh Dhoni, fondly known as MS Dhoni, is one of the greatest cricketers in the history of Indian and world cricket. Born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Jharkhand (then Bihar), Dhoni rose from humble beginnings to become India’s most successful cricket captain. Renowned for his cool demeanor on the field, he earned the nickname “Captain Cool” and led India to historic victories in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup, 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
A natural leader and master strategist, Dhoni was known for his unorthodox yet effective wicket-keeping and finishing skills with the bat, especially under pressure. Under his captaincy, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became one of the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Off the field, he’s admired for his humility, discipline, and love for the Indian armed forces—earning the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army.
Apart from cricket, Dhoni is a successful entrepreneur, sports team owner, and passionate biker. His journey from a ticket collector (TC) at Indian Railways to cricketing legend is not only inspiring but also a symbol of dedication, self-belief, and grace under pressure.
🏏 MS Dhoni Biography – Full Details
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Full Name
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Nickname(s)
Mahi, Captain Cool, Thala
Profession
Cricketer (Wicket-keeper Batsman)
Born
July 7, 1981
Birthplace
Ranchi, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Zodiac Sign
Cancer
📏 Physical Stats
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Height
5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight
75 kg (approx.)
Eye Colour
Dark Brown
Hair Colour
Black
👨👩👧👦 Family
Family Member
Name
Father
Pan Singh
Mother
Devaki Devi
Brother
Narendra Singh Dhoni
Sister
Jayanti Gupta
Wife
Sakshi Dhoni (m. 2010)
Daughter
Ziva Dhoni
🎓 Education & Early Life
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School
DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Ranchi
College
St. Xaviers College, Ranchi (Dropout)
Early Interest
Football (Goalkeeper), later Cricket
🏏 Cricket Career
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International Debut
ODI: Dec 23, 2004 vs Bangladesh Test: Dec 2, 2005 vs Sri Lanka T20I: Dec 1, 2006 vs South Africa
Batting Style
Right-handed
Role
Wicketkeeper Batsman
Captaincy Tenure
2007–2016 (Limited overs), 2008–2014 (Tests)
ODI Shirt Number
7
🏆 Major Achievements
Tournament
Year
ICC T20 World Cup
2007 (Winner)
ICC Cricket World Cup
2011 (Winner)
ICC Champions Trophy
2013 (Winner)
IPL Titles with CSK
2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
Padma Bhushan
2018
Padma Shri
2009
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
2007
💼 Other Interests & Roles
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Business
Co-owner of Chennaiyin FC (ISL)
Military Service
Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) in Indian Territorial Army
