Bio/WikiFull NameMahendra Singh DhoniNickname(s)MSD, MS, Mahi, Captain CoolProfessionCricketer (Wicket-keeper)Physical Stats & MoreHeight (approx.)in centimeters- 175 cm
in meters- 1.75 m
in feet inches- 5’ 9”Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 75 kg
in pounds- 165 lbsBody Measurements (approx.)- Chest: 42 inches
- Waist: 32 inches
- Biceps: 14 inchesEye ColourDark BrownHair ColourBlackCricketInternational DebutODI- 23 December 2004 against Bangladesh at Chittagong
Test- 2 December 2005 against Sri Lanka at Chennai
T20 - 1 December 2006 against South Africa at JohannesburgJersey Number#7 (India)
#7 (IPL)Domestic/State Team(s)Asia XI, Bihar, Chennai Super Kings, Jharkhand, Rising Pune SupergiantsCoach/MentorKeshav Banerjee and Chanchal BhattacharyaBatting StyleRight-HandedBowling StyleRight-Arm Fast MediumFavourite ShotsHelicopter shot and PaddlesweepNature on FieldCalmLikes to play againstPakistan and AustraliaRecords (main ones)• Under his captaincy, Indian team won major tournaments in all 3 formats: the No.1 Test ranking for 18 months (2009-2011), the ODI World Cup in 2011, Champions Trophy in 2013 and the Twenty20 World Cup in 2007.

• Most centuries at the position of No.7 in ODIs.
• Most 6s in International Cricket as a captain.
• Most number of stumpings in International Cricket.
• Highest score by a wicket-keeper batsman in ODIs (183 runs).
• Won most T20 International matches as a captain.
• Most times bowled in International Cricket while playing a match as a wicket-keeper.

• Only skipper to score an ODI century while batting at No.7
• First Indian wicket-keeper batsman to score 4,000 Test runs.
• Highlight score by an Indian captain in Tests (224 runs).
• 3rd skipper ever to have captained in 300+ international matches, after Ricky Ponting (324) and Stephen Fleming (303).
• The only skipper to have captained 50+ matches in all 3 formats.
• First Indian captain to win a Test series in New Zealand.
• In July 2018, he made the record of maximum stumpings in Twenty20 Internationals (33 stumpings in 91 matches).Career Turning PointPerformance in the 2003/04 tri-nation tournament against Kenya and Pakistan A, where he scored 362 runs in 6 matches at an average of 72.40.Awards, Honours, AchievementsNational Awards
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2007)
• Padma Shri (2009)
• Padma Bhushan (2018)

Achievements
• MTV Youth Icon of the Year (2006)
• ICC ODI Player of the Year (2008, 2009)
• CNN-IBN Indian of the Year in Sports (2011)
• ICC Award for Spirit of Cricket (2011)Personal LifeDate of Birth7 July 1981Age (as in 2018)37 YearsBirthplaceRanchi, Jharkhand, (Then in Bihar) IndiaZodiac sign/Sun signCancerSignatureNationalityIndianHometownRanchi, Jharkhand, IndiaSchoolDAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchi, JharkhandCollege/UniversitySt. Xaviers College, Ranchi, JharkhandEducational QualificationsCollege DropoutReligionHinduismFood HabitNon-VegetarianAddressHarmu Housing Colony, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
HobbiesBiking, Playing Football and Tennis, SwimmingControversies• In 2007, 40 residents of his locality filed a plea against the Ranchi Regional Development Authority (RRDA) for wasting 15,000 litres of water in M.S. Dhoni's home in daily maintenance of the swimming pool. At that time, his locality was going through a severe water crisis.^[1]
• He was involved in a tax evasion controversy over his Hummer H2, as the vehicle needed a registration charge of ₹4 lakhs in India, but it was mistakenly registered as a Mahindra Scorpio, the charge of registering which is ₹53,000.^[2]
• During the 2013 IPL spot-fixing, Dhoni was on the radar of the Supreme Court. He was in the contact with Gurunath Meiyappan, who was named in betting charge sheet. Later, Dhoni called Gurunath Meiyappan, a "mere cricket enthusiast." However, Meiyappan was a full-fledged team owner.^[3]
• In 2016, he resigned as the brand ambassador of Amrapali real estate group after the residents from one of the Amrapali units carried a social media campaign after facing logistical issues in the society.Relationships & MoreMarital StatusMarriedAffairs/GirlfriendsPriyanka Jha (died in 2002)
Lakshmi Rai (South Indian actress)

Sakshi Singh Rawat (Sakshi Dhoni)Marriage Date4 July 2010FamilyWife/SpouseSakshi Dhoni
ChildrenDaughter- Ziva

Son- NoneParentsFather- Pan Singh (MECON employee; worked at Junior Management position)
Mother- Devki Devi
SiblingsBrother- Narendra Singh Dhoni (Elder, Politician)

Sister- Jayanti Gupta (Elder)
Favourite ThingsFavourite Cricketer(s)Batsmen : Sachin Tendulkar, Adam Gilchrist
Bowlers : Glenn McGrath, Brett LeeFavourite Cricket Ground(s)Lord's Cricket Ground, London
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), MelbourneFavourite Food(s)Chicken Butter Masala, Chicken Tikka Pizza, Kebabs, Yellow Dal, Sonpapdi, Gulab Jamun and RasgullasFavourite Football PlayerCristiano RonaldoFavourite Tennis PlayerRafael NadalFavourite Actor(s)Amitabh Bachchan, John AbrahamFavourite ActressesAngelina Jolie, Deepika PadukoneFavourite Film(s)Agneepath, SholayFavourite MusicianKishore KumarFavourite Colour(s)Blue and BlackFavourite Destination(s)Sri Lanka, GoaStyle QuotientCars CollectionOpen 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
Bikes CollectionHero 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
Money FactorSalary (approx.)₹15 Crore (IPL 2019)Net Worth (approx.)$103 million

Former Captain of the Indian Cricket Team – MS Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni or MS Dhoni is one of the most popular Indian cricketers. Putting his great leadership skills to test, he served as the former captain of the Indian national cricket team; however, he captained the team only in limited-overs format from 2007 to 2016, and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014. Also known for his excellent wicket-keeping skills, he was a gem to the Indian team even in some very hard situations. He made his debut in One Day International (ODI) in December 2004, playing against Bangladesh. A year later, he debuted in test cricket against Sri Lanka. He is known by some as one of the best wicket-keepers in modern limited-overs international cricket.

Background:

Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand) to Pan Singh and Devaki Devi. He has a sister Jayanti and a brother Narendra Singh Dhoni. Originally his family belonged to village Lvali in the Lamgarha block of Almora district of Uttarakhand. He studied at the DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir School in Shyamali, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Initially, during his school days, he used to play badminton and football and in fact was the goalkeeper of his football team. Once he was sent by his football coach to play cricket for a local cricket club. It was in this match that he impressed everyone with his wicket-keeping skills which resulted in getting him a regular post of the wicketkeeper at the Commando Cricket Club (1995-1998). He was picked up for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under-16 Championship, where he performed well. Dhoni focused on cricket after passing his 10th standard. From 2001 to 2003, he worked as a Train Ticket Examiner (TTE) at the Kharagpur Railway Station under South Eastern Railway in Midnapore (W), a district in West Bengal.

Once in a while, there arrives a cricketer who changes the way of the game. From Sir Don Bradman to Sachin Tendulkar and from Muttiah Muralitharan to Glenn McGrath, all left their marks and the world followed them. India’s very recent game-changer happens to be MS Dhoni. Also, he is one of the cricketers of the generation who has stamped himself firmly in the cricketing books. Know everything about him in this MS Dhoni biography.

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The describers of Captain cool run out of superlatives when talking about him. Such is the stature of the man that he leaves all of us amazed each time with his magic.India’s most successful captain is now a living legend. Certainly, he is the one that the young and aspiring cricketers follow. Not just from India, but all across the cricketing fraternity follow MS Dhoni.

MS Dhoni Biography

First of all, his is an inspirational story. The lads from the Urban cities like Delhi and Mumbai ruled cricket in India. MS hailed from a small town and reached at the helm of affairs. The desire to represent his nation kept him going despite all the troubles. And here he stands as the best leader the country has ever seen.

MS Dhoni Family and early days

As the number on his jersey suggests, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born on 7th July 1981 in Ranchi Jharkhand.

His father, Pan Singh, is a former employee of MECON.

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MS Dhoni’s mother, Devaki Devi is a housewife. Narendra Singh Dhoni is his elder brother, he is a politician. While his elder sister Jayanti Gupta is an English teacher.

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He got married to Sakshi Singh Rawat in 2010 and the couple has a daughter named Ziva.

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MS Dhoni early life

Why MS Dhoni biography became so famous because his story has everything from struggle, turning points, hard work, love, passion, success etc. That’s the reason why the movie made on him in Bollywood turned out to be a blockbuster.

Initially, it wasn’t cricket that MS turned to. He was the goalkeeper of his school’s football team, DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir. One day, to fill in for the wicketkeeper of the cricket team, the coach sent him as a replacement. That was the turning point in his life. After that Dhoni adapted cricket and cricket adopted Dhoni.

His impressive performances as a wicketkeeper as well as a batsman gave him a prominent slot in the Commando cricket club team. He kept climbing ladders of success as a teenager. He went on to play Ranji for Bihar in 1999-2000. Dhoni scored an unbeaten 68 in his debut game. Then notched up a hundred against Bengal in the next season.

MS Dhoni: From a Railway servant to a cricketer

Playing in the domestic cricket builds a base for the long term but it didn’t ensure a wealthy life in those days. Hailing from a middle-class family, he had to look for additional ways to earn. Hence, he served as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) at Kharagpur railway station. A job that he secured with the sports quota.

From 2001 to 2003, he stayed with his job but was destined for something far bigger. Despite the family pressure to continue with the job, he kept putting the hard yards in on the cricket field. But the luck was not by his side as in spite of being picked in the Duleep Trophy squad for the East Zone, he couldn’t reach Agartala, the venue for the match, in time.

But it didn’t stop him. He kept going strong and forced the selectors to turn their attention towards him. Dhoni’s performances in the Ranji Trophy and the Deodhar Trophy didn’t go unnoticed and the 2003-04 season finally brought some good fortunes. He finished on the winning squad in the Deodhar Trophy and was picked for India A squad for the tour to Zimbabwe.

He was impressive in his stint with India A and the then captain of the national side, Sourav Ganguly saw something special in him. Eventually, MS Dhoni got he wanted all his life. In the year 2004-05, he was picked in the Indian squad for the Bangladesh tour. He did ODI debut against Bangladesh at MA Aziz Stadium, Dec 23, 2004.

The beginning of MS Dhoni in Indian cricket

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He featured in his debut game and got run out for a duck. The whole series didn’t yield fruitful results but the selectors showed faith in him and gave him another go for the ODI series against Pakistan. The rivalry between India and Pakistan is the one that the whole world watches with keen eyes.

There couldn’t be a better stage for MS Dhoni and he pounced on the opportunity and announced his arrival in the game of cricket. In Visakhapatnam, Ganguly promoted him to bat at No.3 for the first time. He scored a magnificent 148 off just 123 balls that included 15 fours and 4 towering sixes. India scored a massive 356 and thumped the neighbors by 58 runs.

After that, another explosion from Dhoni’s bat came against Sri Lanka when he scored 183 runs, his highest ODI score till date. Very rapidly, he built a reputation of being a power hitter. But contrary to that, he later made a mark batting down the order when he finished matches for India. In short, there was no stopping MS Dhoni as he rose to the top of Indian cricket in no time.

Career

Dhoni began his career in 1998 by playing for Bihar U-19 team. He also played for East Zone U-19 for the CK Nayudu trophy team. In 1999-2000, he made a debut for Bihar in Ranji Trophy. Dhoni’s performance in the 2002–03 season included three half-centuries in the Ranji Trophy and a couple of half-centuries in the Deodhar Trophy, as he started gaining recognition for his lower-order contribution as well as hard-hitting batting style. His brilliant performances in the Deodhar Trophy, Duleep Trophy and India ‘A’ tour of Kenya, brought him to the notice of the national team selectors. Dhoni’s talent was discovered via the BCCI’s small-town talent-spotting initiative Talent Resource Development Wing. Dhoni was discovered by TRDO Prakash Poddar, who saw Dhoni play for Jharkhand at a match in Jamshedpur in 2003, and sent a report to the National Cricket Academy. He was recognised for his efforts in best wicket-keeping in the 2003/04 season, especially in the One Day format, and was picked for the India ‘A’ squad for a tour of Zimbabwe and Kenya. He was then selected to play for the Indian Cricket team, after making a mark in the India A squad and in 2004, where he made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in Chittagong.

Since then, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has come a long way in cricket. His sterling performances with the bat have rescued India from many a tight situation. In his illustrious career, Dhoni has played 90 Tests scoring 4876 runs with his highest being 224 against Australia at Chennai in 2013. His amazing statistics behind the stumps include 256 catches and 38 stumpings.

In the ODI scenario, Dhoni has so far played 265 matches scoring 8620 runs, with his highest being a staggering 183 out off 145 balls not-out against Sri Lanka, in Jaipur, 2005-06. Dhoni ended the series with the highest run aggregate (346) and was awarded the Man of the Series award for his efforts. In December 2005, Dhoni was rewarded a B-grade contract by the BCCI. His ODI wicket-keeping statistics include 246 catches and 85 stumpings. Dhoni made his ICC Cricket World Cup debut in 2007 and played only three matches due to India’s early exit. India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, among others, under his captaincy. India reached the finals in ICC World Cup 2011 with victories over Australia and Pakistan in quarter-finals and semi-finals, respectively. Chasing a target of 275 in the final against Sri Lanka, Dhoni rescued his team alongside Gautam Gambhir, and later Yuvraj Singh, to help India lift their second World Cup title since 1983. He scored 91 not out, finishing the game with a historic six and claiming the Man of the Match award.

He is also the captain of the Chennai Super Kings Team in IPL (Indian Premier League). Under his captaincy, the team has won two IPL titles and also the Champions League Twenty20 in 2010.

Winning the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Dhoni became the first and only captain in international cricket to claim all ICC trophies. In November 2013, Dhoni became the second India batsman after Sachin Tendulkar to aggregate 1,000 or more ODI-runs against Australia. During the 2015 Cricket World Cup, Dhoni became the first Indian captain to win all group stage matches in such a tournament. Dhoni stepped down as captain of India in the limited over formats in January 2017. In April 2019, he was named in India’s squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Dhoni was a part of India’s first ever Twenty20 international match.

Awards

He has also received the Man of the Series and the Man of the Match Awards on several occasions. He got his first Test Man of the Match Award in 2008 against Australia. It was Sri Lanka in India ODI Series in 2005-06 where he received his first Man of the Series Award. He is also a recipient of the ICC Player of the year award for consecutive years in 2008 and 2009, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2007 and the Padma Shri award in 2009.

He also received the Honorary doctorate degree by De Montfort University in August 2011 and Padma Bhushan award, India’s third-highest civilian award, in 2018.

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