MS Dhoni - Biography, Birthday Date , Matches, Wife, Career, Age, Movie, Struggles

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, widely known as MS Dhoni, is an Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian national team. Discover MS Dhoni's age, career stats, net worth, wife, and highlights of his cricket journey.

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Biography

Mahendra Singh Dhoni popularly known as M S Dhoni is a professional cricketer from India who captained the Indian national cricket team in both limited-overs and test matches from 2007 to 2017. He bats right-handed as the wicketkeeper. MS Dhoni’s birthplace is Ranchi Jharkhand. MS Dhoni’s zodiac sign is Cancer. MS Dhoni’s full name is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Dhoni has some nicknames such as MSD Mahi Captain Cool Thala and Dhoni. MS Dhoni’s height is 5 Feet 11 Inches.

Three ICC titles including the 2007 ICC World Twenty-Twenty the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy were won under his leadership. India won the Asia Cup twice under his leadership in 2010 and 2016. Under his direction India also won the ICC Test Championship Mace twice in 2010 and 2011. Dhoni is one of history's finest captains batsmen and Wicket Keepers. 

Dhoni has received many honours and trophies during his 15-year international career.  He is a right-handed wicket-keeper batsman. As a batsman he excelled in limited-overs cricket scoring more than 10 000 runs in One Day Internationals and earning a reputation as one of the game's best finishers.

On December 23 2004 at Chittagong MS Dhoni made his ODI debut against Bangladesh. A year later in 2005 against Sri Lanka he played his first Test. He played his debut Twenty20 International game against South Africa in year 2005l. He succeeded Rahul Dravid as India's ODI captain in 2007 and this was also the year he was chosen to lead the team in T20 internationals. 

He was chosen to captain a test cricket in 2008. He resigned as captain of the T20 Internationals and ODIs in 2017 and he announced his retirement from the Test format on December 30 2014. Dhoni resigned from all international cricket competitions on August 15 2020 however he still plays in the IPL. Dhoni plays in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

MS Dhoni Birthdate and Age

MS Dhoni's birthday date is 7th of July. He was born in the year 1981. MS Dhoni's age is 43 years old as of 2024.

Childhood

MS Dhoni's birthplace is in Ranchi Jharkhand. Dhoni was raised by Hindu Rajputs. M S Dhoni’s Father Pan Singh and Dhoni’s Mother Devaki Devi raised Dhoni with love and care. M S Dhoni was the younger of three children. Dhoni’s Elder Brother Narendra Singh Dhoni and Elder sister of Dhoni Jayanti Gupta supported him throughout his life.

 His paternal village Lwali is located in the Almora District in Uttarakhand's Jainti Tehsil Langara Block. His parents relocated from Uttarakhand to Ranchi Jharkhand where his father held a junior executive post as a pump operator in MECON Colony located in Ranchi's Doranda neighbourhood. His uncle and cousins spell their last name Dhauni instead of Dhoni.

Education

Prior to this Dhoni served as the goalkeeper for the football squad at his DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir school but coach Keshav Ranjan Banerjee who had a significant influence on Dhoni's decision to become a cricketer chose him to play cricket instead. He was able to take over as the Commando Cricket Club's regular wicketkeeper (1995–1998) due to his remarkable wicketkeeping abilities. He was chosen for the 1997-98 Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under-16 Championship based on his club cricket performance and he did well there.

Family

Earlier Dhoni used to live in Lwali his ancestral village located in the Uttarakhand state's Almora district in the Jaiti taluka. In 1970 Pan Singh Dhoni his father left the town in search of work. He finally made Ranchi his home. Pan Singh MS Dhoni's father did not encourage him when he first started playing cricket. He was employed by a government organization in a junior managerial role. 

Singh eventually finally came up with his son playing cricket. When Dhoni led India to the 2011 World Cup victory he was incredibly proud. Devaki Devi is the name of MS Dhoni's mother. Devaki always stood with Dhoni during his journey as those who watched his biopic would know. Every time he plays she prays to God.

Few people are aware that MS Dhoni has an older brother. His name is Narendra Singh Dhoni. Narendra is 10 years older than Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He is a politician. He had left his family before MS Dhoni came to fame. The elder sister of MS Dhoni is Jayanti Gupta. Jayanti was crucial to her brother's success and helped him get there. She has always backed Dhoni and encouraged him in his efforts. The older sister of Dhoni is a skilled English teacher and is wed to Gautam Gupta.

MS Dhoni’s wife is Sakshi Singh Rawat now knowns as Sakshi Dhoni. Sakshi was working as an intern receptionist at a hotel where MS was staying it was disclosed in the Dhoni biopic. She requested the Indian skipper for identification when surprisingly she could not identify him. This is how their romance began and on July 4 2010 they were married. 

MS Dhoni has a daughter named Ziva Dhoni. Ziva Dhoni was born to Sakshi and MS Dhoni on February 6 2015. At the time MS Dhoni was a member of the Indian team. He had the option of taking paternity leave. He continued to lead his nation in Australia and he put his career first. Over a million people follow Ziva's personal Instagram account. Many times most cute videos of the Father and Daughter relationship got the likes of fans on social media.

Girlfriends and Marriage

Before being married MS Dhoni also had his love connection with a few divas. He also had a home in the hearts of a lot of stunning Bollywood actors. After watching the well-known Bollywood movie MS Dhoni: The Untold Story fans may think they have a good understanding of MS Dhoni's life but there are many aspects particularly those related to his love life that the film was unable to reveal. Here are the reported women that MS Dhoni dated before getting married to Sakshi Singh Rawat in 2010. Nevertheless he chose Sakshi in the end and the two are now parents to a stunning little daughter.

Priyanka Jha

Dhoni's first love was Priyanka Jha (Though she was not only the girlfriend of MS Dhoni as depicted in the movie.) dating back to 2002 when Dhoni was just beginning to enter his 20s and struggling to earn a spot in the Indian team. He allegedly fell in love with Priyanka Jha and vowed to spend the rest of his life with her. His outstanding performance led to his selection for the 2004 ODI team. But in between life delivered him a tremendous blow as Priyanka sadly died in an accident.

Deepika Padukone

The Indian skipper quickly became a blue-eyed youngster as a result of his achievement. He openly confessed his love for the dimple girl in 2007 even before Deepika Padukone made her Bollywood debut (Om Shanti Om) and reportedly begged SRK for a private screening of the film. However none of them openly acknowledged their relationship and it only became official when Deepika began dating Yuvraj Singh.

Asin Lokhandwala

MS Dhoni engaged in another romantic relationship with Asin a Bollywood actress. When they were both brand ambassadors for the same fashion brand their romantic connection began to blossom. Before an IPL semi-final in 2010 Dhoni was once seen at her house which attracted a lot of attention. She is said to have been Dhoni's final girlfriend before his marriage to Sakshi Singh Rawat in 2010.

Raai Laxmi

In 2009 MS Dhoni and the renowned South Indian actress dated for a very little time. Both were madly in love with one another and Raai Laxmi even declared that she would cheerfully accept MS Dhoni's marriage proposal. Dhoni on the other hand remained mum over their romance. Laxmi was so miffed that their relationship only lasted a few short months that she referred to it as a scar.

Marriage with Sakshi Dhoni

MSD's love story is anything but iconic when he is so captivating and magical. You may have all witnessed the romance between MS Dhoni and Sakshi in Neeraj Pandey's biopic movie MS Dhoni: The Untold Story but there are still some untold details about it that you may not be aware of. Do not worry though as we have provided you with all the information regarding the love story of the guy who transformed Indian cricket. 

Due to the fact that both Sakshi and Dhoni's fathers worked for MECON in Ranchi they were acquainted since they were little. The childhood friends attended the same Ranchi school and their families got along well. As luck would have it though Sakshi's family moved to Dehradun when they were still young and the two were unable to stay in touch after that.

Born to RK Singh and Sheila Singh in Lekhapani Town Tinsukia District Assam Sakshi Dhoni attended Welham Girls School in Dehradun for her elementary education before completing her studies at Jawahar Vidya Mandir in Ranchi. Sakshi Dhoni attended Welham Girls School with Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. Sakshi graduated from the Institute of Hotel Management in Aurangabad with a degree in hotel administration.
And as fate would have it MSD and Sakshi finally crossed paths again nearly ten years later thousands of miles from their birthplace in Kolkata the City of Joy. 

In November and December 2007 while Team India was staying at the Taj Bengal in Kolkata it happened. India and Pakistan were playing at Eden Gardens at the time. Sakshi Dhoni studied hotel management in Aurangabad Maharashtra before getting married. During Team India's visit to Kolkata she was an intern with Taj Bengal. Yudhajit Dutta MS Dhoni's manager presented her to him on the final day of her internship. Yudhajit was friends with Sakshi.

MS Dhoni was perplexed by her beauty and texted her after getting Dutta's number. Another version of the story—which many of you might not be aware of states that Sakshi was aware that Dhoni was staying at the hotel. No hold on let's make certain that Sakshi didn't know Dhoni by name or by face before drawing any judgments. As a local pahadi Sakshi was eager to meet him after learning from her mother that an Indian cricket team member who is pahadi is staying at the hotel.

After getting her number Sakshi assumed that MSD's repeated texts from Dhoni were some sort of practical joke. She needed some time to realize that it was the actual captain of the Indian team. As shayars and singers frequently remark ishq ek aag ka dariya hai aur doob ke jaana hai it wasn't simple for Dhoni to win over the woman who won his heart. 

Many of you would find it hard to believe but the batsman—who on the field was an absolute nightmare for the bowlers—was referred to as a failure on the pitch of love. As someone who watched the movie Twilight almost ten times MS was frequently called by his peers a hopeless romantic.

The two began dating in March 2008 after Dhoni pursued her for two months with a lot of wooing and chasing. That same year Sakshi also went to Dhoni's birthday celebration. However because he was unable to spend much time with Sakshi at the party the man took an hour away from his buddies to personally deliver Sakshi back to her relative's home. 

The world first learned about a Sakshi in Dhoni's life at the time of their wedding since Dhoni and Sakshi's affair was kept secret so well. Nobody was informed of the preparations for the wedding because of the way it was organized. Even the media was completely unaware of the lavish wedding.

On July 4 2010 MS Dhoni and Sakshi were married in Dehradun. At the wedding a large number of Dhoni's friends from the sports political and entertainment communities blessed the couple. By the way nobody knew Sakshi Rawat existed before she wed India's most eligible bachelor. On Saturday July 3 2010 the ring ceremony took place at the Hotel Competent in Dehradun. The wedding ceremony took place at the Vishranti Resort close to Dehradun the next day which was Sunday July 4. Dhoni is 41 years of age and Sakshi Dhoni’s age is 33 years as of 2022.

Call Sakshi's entrance into MS Dhoni's life woman luck or perhaps coincidence but it resulted in enormous success. It is thought that when Dhoni married Sakshi his play as a player improved. Sakshi enjoys rooting for her hubby when watching games. The CEO of Dhoni Entertainment Sakshi Dhoni is thought to have a net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. The words MS and 5 are inked on her left hand while Ziva's birthday is inscribed in Roman numerals on her right hand. Not only that but just below her left ear she has a tattoo of the name Mahi (Dhoni's nickname) written in Devanagari.

On February 6 2015 MS Dhoni transitioned from Captain Cool to Daddy Cool while participating in the ODI World Cup in Australia while on National Duty. Dhoni will always be known for having put his captaincy duties ahead of his fatherly duties! His new role as a parent to a young girl was announced to him by Suresh Raina a close friend of MSD. The name Ziva which originally has Hebrew origins and means radiance brilliance light brightness and the light of God was chosen by the parents for their young princess. 

Struggles

Today M S Dhoni is a man that needs no introduction. His popularity has set his mark to be remembered forever. The most popular sport in India is cricket. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the cricketer who has gotten the most support from nations throughout the world including India. The most devoted fans are those of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. But to reach this level he overcomes many hurdles as described in his Biography M S Dhoni: The Untold Story in which the Legend Actor Late Sushant Singh Rajput Portrayed as M S Dhoni. 

Have a look at his life story.  Dhoni entered cricket at the recommendation of his coach. He had the opportunity to play for a local cricket club (Commando Cricket Club) from 1995 to 1998 thanks to his outstanding wicketkeeping. In the Veenu Mankad Under 16 Championship he performed superbly. His wicket-keeping and batting both improved daily. He quickly joined the Bihar Ranji team. 

Through athletics he was hired as a Traveling Ticket Examiner (TTE) at the Kharagpur railway station when he was 20 years old. Dhoni was chosen to represent the Eastern Region in the 2001 Duleep Trophy. However due to Dhoni's location at the time Midnapore West Bengal the Bihar Cricket Association was unable to tell him of this information in a timely manner.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni continued to perform admirably in the Ranji Trophy and Deodhar Trophy throughout the 2002–03 season which brought him acclaim in the cricket world. He was chosen to tour Zimbabwe and Kenya with the India A-Team in the 2003–04 season. Dhoni played wicket-keeping for India A-Team against Zimbabwe XI in the opening game making 7 catches and stumping a batsman. 

Dhoni also assisted his team's Pakistan A-team in winning two straight games. where Dhoni hit a century and a half. Dhoni was thus chosen for the national one-day team in the 2004–2005 season. Dhoni faced the Bangladeshi team in his debut ODI. But he was out on zero in this match. Despite Dhoni's subpar performance versus Bangladesh MS Dhoni was helped by luck as well. He played a magnificent 148-run inning in this game. Now Dhoni or Mahi is well-known among cricket fans. Dhoni qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Additionally he became the first captain to win the Champions Trophy ODI World Cup and ICC Trophy. 

Career

MS Dhoni was selected for India A squad for a tour of Zimbabwe and Kenya in recognition of his efforts throughout the 2003–04 season particularly in the One Day format. Dhoni had his finest wicket-keeping performance in the Harare Sports Club match against the Zimbabwe XI with 7 catches and 4 stumpings.

ODI Career

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Dhoni made his debut or played the first ODI (One Day International) Match on 23 December 2004. Dhoni was chosen for the ODI squad for the Bangladesh trip in 2004–2005 after making a name for himself in the India A team. Dhoni's ODI career did not get off to an auspicious start when he was run out for a duck. Dhoni was chosen to play in the Pakistan ODI series despite his lacklustre performance against Bangladesh. 

On April 20 2006 Dhoni the fastest batter to do so passed Ricky Ponting for the top spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for batsmen due to his consistent ODI performances. His time in power lasted barely one week because of Adam Gilchrist's victory over Bangladesh. Dhoni made 124 runs in 107 balls in the second One-Day International in the 2009 series between India and Australia and 71 runs in 95 balls in the third. India won the third ODI by six wickets thanks in large part to Yuvraj Singh's 78 from 96 balls. On September 30 2009 Dhoni took his first and only wicket in international cricket.

For the first time in five years Pakistan toured India for a bilateral series in 2012. Dhoni led India in scoring in each of the three ODI innings throughout the three-match series however India fell short 1-2. Dhoni became the first and only skipper in the history of international cricket to win all ICC trophies after winning the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. India defeated the West Indies 2-1 at home and defeated England 3-1 in 2014 away ODI series. As he scored a half-century in each of the series Dhoni had excelled. Dhoni became the first Indian skipper to complete the group stage of competition during the 2015 Cricket World Cup.

In the second ODI against England during his team's 2018 tour Dhoni passed 10 000 ODI runs becoming the fourth Indian and the twelfth overall. He was included in India's team for the 2019 Cricket World Cup in April 2019. Dhoni participated in his 350th ODI in India's semi-final game against New Zealand in July 2019. On August 15 2020 Dhoni confirmed his retirement from international cricket.

Test Career

Dhoni made his debut or played his first Test Match on 2 December 2005. Dinesh Karthik was replaced as the Indian team's Test wicket-keeper by Dhoni in December 2005 after his one-day performance against Sri Lanka. In his inaugural game which was ruined by rain Dhoni scored 30 runs. 

Dhoni entered the crease when the team was at 109/5 and while wickets continued to fall quickly he played a bold inning in which he was the final man out. Dhoni struck a brisk and aggressive 69 in the first Test at Antigua during the West Indies tour in 2006. Dhoni's performance in the final six innings of the series was average but his wicket-keeping abilities improved and he finished with 13 catches and 4 stumpings.

In a 2009 visit to Sri Lanka that included three games and two hundred by Dhoni India defeated Sri Lanka 2-0. With this achievement India became the first country in Test cricket history to hold the top spot. In the third game of this series India recorded their best Test total to date with a score of 726-9. He played his final series during India's tour of Australia in the 2014–15 season leading the team in the second and third tests. India lost the second and drew the third falling behind 2-0 in the series going into the Sydney Test. Dhoni declared his retirement from the format after the third Test in Melbourne on 30 December 2014.

T20 Career

Dhoni made his debut or played his first T20 Match on 1 December 2006. Dhoni struck an unbeaten 44 on February 12 2012 to lead India to their first victory over Australia in Adelaide. He smashed a particularly big six in the final over off Clint McKay's bowling that traveled 112 meters. He stated that this six was more significant than the one he made in the 2011 ICC World Cup final during the post-game presentation. 

For the 2014 T20 World Cup the ICC named him captain and wicketkeeper of the Team of the Tournament. In 2007 MS Dhoni was chosen to captain India in the rookieWorld T20. Against Scotland he made his leadership debut but the game was postponed. Then in South Africa he led India to the ICC World Twenty-Twenty championship.

IPL Career

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) paid Dhoni a contract for US$1.5 million. As a result he was the most expensive player in the IPL's inaugural season of auctions. Under his leadership CSK won 2010 2011 2018 and 2021 Indian Premier League titles the 2010 Champions League T20 titles and the 2014 Champions League T20 titles. 

In the 2008 2012 2013 2015 and 2019 league seasons CSK finished as a runner-up. The first player to play 200 T20 games for Super Kings was MS Dhoni. The Indian Premier League player with the most games played is Dhoni. Dhoni guided the team to their fourth Indian Premier League championship in 2021. 

Prior to the player auction for the IPL 2022 CSK paid 12 crores to retain Dhoni. On March 24 2022 he announced his resignation as captain and Ravindra Jadeja took over as his replacement. However Jadeja returned to Dhoni's captaincy on April 30 2022.

Captaincy

In 2007, MS Dhoni was named the captain of the Indian cricket team, assuming full-time leadership across all formats starting in 2008. His tenure included captaining in 332 matches, with 200 of those being ODIs. Dhoni is recognized as one of the most effective and successful captains in cricket history.

Dhoni Entertainment

Mahi is all set to make his debut in the Tamil film industry with the upcoming Tamil romance-comedy LGM - Let's Get Married. This film starring Harish Kalyan Ivana Nadhiya and Yogi Babu marks an exciting new chapter in Dhoni's career beyond the cricket field.

In 2019 Dhoni ventured into the world of film production with the establishment of his own production house called Dhoni Entertainment. This move showcased his passion for storytelling and his desire to contribute to the world of cinema.

Dhoni's debut in the Tamil film industry has generated immense excitement among fans cricket enthusiasts and moviegoers alike. His remarkable journey as a cricketer his immense popularity and his ability to connect with people have created high expectations for his entry into film production.

Atharva MS Dhoni

Ramesh Thamilmani's graphic novel Atharva - The Origin contains over 150 realistic pictures that vividly depict the story's suspenseful sensual arc. On the book Atharva’s cover former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is shown as a mythical superhero. The book was republished as a comic in Pratilipi comics in September 2022. 

With a realistic visual portrayal of roughly 150 scenes this book is being hailed as India's first three-dimensional graphic novel. In his graphic novel Atharva - The Origin Ramesh Thamilmani tells a riveting racy story using over 150 lifelike drawings. Vincent Adaikalaraj Ashok Manor and M.V.M. Vel Mohan are the producers. A web series based on the book is reportedly another project the creators have in mind.

When asked the author why he chose the athlete the author replies Since the scale is large we wanted a huge name to take it to the next level. MSD was the ideal candidate as well. Even though we had long desired him bringing him on board seemed like a distant dream. He continues As a real-life hero he is the ideal fit for the superhero character in the story. He worked closely with us and gave us more than just his face. He made a contribution that was beyond our expectations.

When asked how it differs from standard comic books Thamilmani replies We've made 3D representations of the characters. To see action scenes and sketch them we engaged stuntmen. It took a lot of time and resembled the pre-production stage of a movie. Pratilipi Comics reproduced the graphic novel by author Ramesh Thamilmani. The Indian online comic industry has been revolutionized with fresh character designs artwork and creative components.  

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

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'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story,' released in 2016, is a biographical sports drama focusing on Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the illustrious former captain of the Indian cricket team. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, who also co-wrote the screenplay, the film is inspired by Dhoni's life, capturing his journey from childhood to a celebrated cricketer. Sushant Singh Rajput stars as Dhoni, with Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, and Anupam Kher in supporting roles.

The project originated from an idea by Dhoni's manager, Arun Pandey, inspired by a post-2011 Cricket World Cup incident. With Dhoni's approval, obtained two years later, the development commenced. Pandey, during his work on another film, "Baby," decided to direct and enlisted a research team to delve into Dhoni's history. Dhoni himself contributed as a consultant to the project.

Distributed by Fox Star Studios, the film launched on 30 September 2016 and was screened in 61 countries, making it one of the most broadly released Bollywood films. Available in Hindi and dubbed in Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi (though the Marathi version was eventually withdrawn due to resistance), the film was both a commercial hit and a critical success. It ranked as the fifth highest-grossing Bollywood movie of 2016 and the sixth highest-grossing Indian film worldwide that year, earning ₹215.48 crore (approximately US$26 million).

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Controversies

One of the best cricketers who have captained the Men in Blue is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Every player fan and analyst would rave about Captain Cool Dhoni's carefree attitude in a crisis during difficult matches. But had Certain Controversies in his life.

PETA Controversy

After his team won the tri-series in Australia on March 10 2008 the then-ODI captain Dhoni offered a goat as a sacrifice in a Ranchi temple. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and other animal rights organizations then came after him for cruelty to animals making him the target of their hostility. 

Anuradha Sawhney the executive director of PETA India wrote in a letter: I hope that upon thought you have come to regret your decision to taint your triumph with cruelty to animals. You serve as an example for young people by becoming gifted athletes. We sincerely hope that you would take into account the tremendous impact you have on youngsters and deter unkind behavior in the future so that your young admirers won't be moved to mimic it. Sawhney further added that Mr. Dhoni will definitely require spiritual involvement now to rebuild his ruined reputation.

CSK Match Fixing Controversy

Sampath Kumar the former SP Crime Branch CID (Internal Railways) submitted a report on January 17 2014 after the match-fixing scandal involving Chennai Super Kings was made public. In the report Kitty a bookmaker claimed that Dhoni knew about the fixing and had agreed to score 140 runs and lose in the match against RR at the Jaipur match scheduled on 12/5/2013. Dhoni sued two media outlets for defamation after they published false information and conspired with suspended journalist Kumar. 

The issue was Dhoni's 10-month delay in speaking out when all the other big players including CSK coach Stephen Fleming and Rahul Dravid of the Rajasthan Royals had previously done so. While it was itching I did not want to discuss it with anyone else. Nothing should interfere with my cricket please. Cricket is the most significant thing to me. In the Hotstar documentary series Roar of The Lion Dhoni discussed his mental state at the time.

Dhoni- Gambhir Controversy

In a controversial Rotation Policy MS Dhoni made the team's top three batsmen Virender Sehwag Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir take turns sitting out and taking breaks with other players. It was done according to Dhoni so that each player on the roster would be healthy and capable of scoring runs. 

However Gambhir said it was total nonsense. Gambhir was strongly opposed to it despite being in excellent form and having to sit out several games. Gambhir stated I feel that one should accept the captain's decision but it was pure trash in an interview with The Lallantop. You began with the rotation policy but included all three of us in the games that had to be won. In response to Dhoni's decision to abandon the policy during must-win games Gambhir said If you make a decision support your decision and stick to it.

Net Worth

One of the best cricketers who has commanded the Men in Blue is regarded as Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Every player fan and commentator during difficult matches would rave about Mahendra Singh Dhoni better known as Mahi as one of those outstanding athletes. 

As of 2024, MS Dhoni's net worth is estimated to be around ₹1,000 crore. The former Indian cricket team captain is recognized as a seasoned player in the sport. At the peak of his career, he was among the highest earners in cricket globally, with an annual income reaching $26.5 million for a season.

Awards

• Padma Bhushan India's third-highest civilian award(2018)
• Padma Shri India's fourth-highest civilian award( 2009)
• Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna award India's highest honor given for achievement in sports(2007-2008)
• Youth Icon of the Year on MTV in 2006
• The 2013 LG People's Choice Award
• De Montfort University awarded an honorary doctorate in August 2011
• Indian of the Year 2011 by CNN-News18
• In 2019 the South stand of Jharkhand Cricket Association's stadium was given the Dhoni name.
• 2008 and 2009 ICC ODI Player of the Year
• 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 (captain in 2009 2011–2014) ICC World ODI XI
• Indian cricketer of the year Castrol 2011
• The 2011–2020 ICC Men's ODI Team (captain and wicketkeeper)
• 2011-2020: ICC Men's T20I Team of the Decade (captain and wicketkeeper)

Records

• ICC World Cup Champions Trophy and ICC T20 World Cup champion Dhoni is the only captain in cricket history to win all this.
• India rose to the top spot in Test cricket under Dhoni's leadership.
• Only Dhoni an Indian wicketkeeper has taken 634 catches and 195 stumpings out of 829 total wickets.
• The former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman has 195 stumpings to his credit which is the most in international cricket.
• With 204 sixes MSD owns the record for the most by a captain in international cricket.
• Dhoni who bowled nine times in international cricket is ranked first on an odd list of wicketkeepers who bowled the most frequently.
• Chennai Super Kings have won two Champions League championships and four IPL championships while MS Dhoni has served as captain.
• Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings have advanced to the playoffs in all 11 of the IPL's 12 seasons.
• In the IPL Dhoni has played in 204 more games than any other skipper.
• IPL record for most games won as captain: 121 games.
• MS Dhoni became the first captain in the Indian Premier League to win 100 games.
• In the IPL 82 matches were the most matches a captain lost.
• As a wicketkeeper 161 dismissals is the most (122 catches 39 stumpings).
• 39 stumpings is the most by a wicketkeeper.

5 Interesting Facts

• He had long hair when he first played international cricket. He once said that John Abraham served as the model for his hairstyle.
• He holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. After Kapil Dev he is the second person to receive the honorary title.
• MS Dhoni is a major motorcycle fan who has a variety of exotic classic and even modern superbikes in his garage. Mahendra Singh Dhoni first became passionate about motorcycles while still an undergraduate when he rode a Rajdoot.
• Dhoni captained the Indian cricket team against New Zealand while wearing a jersey with the name of his mother on it.
• His musical taste is sophisticated. He loves Kishore Kumar and enjoys listening to old Hindi movie tunes.

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