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MS Dhoni is a wicketkeeper-batsman and the only captain to have won all three major ICC white-ball trophies: the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 Cricket World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. He has led Chennai Super Kings to five IPL titles.
Biography
From Ranchi to India
Dhoni grew up in Ranchi, where he played football as a goalkeeper before taking up cricket. While playing first-class cricket he worked as a ticket collector for Indian Railways at Kharagpur. He made his ODI debut in December 2004 and became famous for his explosive hitting.
Captain Cool
Appointed captain for the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, he led a young side to the title. India became the top-ranked Test team under him in 2009, and in 2011 he hit the winning six in the World Cup final in Mumbai. The 2013 Champions Trophy completed a unique set of ICC trophies. He retired from international cricket in August 2020.
Chennai Super Kings
Dhoni has captained Chennai Super Kings to IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. He holds an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army and was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2025.
Style
Dhoni was known for unorthodox but devastating batting — especially his “helicopter shot” — lightning-fast stumping and an unflappable calm under pressure that earned him the name Captain Cool. He was one of the best finishers in limited-overs cricket, often taking chases to the last over.
Personal life
He married Sakshi Rawat in 2010; their daughter Ziva was born in 2015. His life was dramatised in the biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016). Outside cricket he is a keen motorcyclist and has interests in football and sports businesses.
Legacy
Dhoni is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains and finishers in the history of limited-overs cricket, and his journey from Ranchi — far from India’s traditional cricket centres — changed perceptions of where Indian cricketers could come from. His calm leadership style influenced a generation of players, and he remains one of India’s most marketable sporting figures.
Timeline
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1981
Born in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand)
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2004
ODI debut
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2005
Scores 148 against Pakistan and 183* against Sri Lanka
Breakthrough innings.
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2007
Wins the T20 World Cup as captain
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2008
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
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2009
India become the No. 1 Test team
Under his captaincy.
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2011
Wins the Cricket World Cup
Hits the winning six in the final.
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2011
Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army
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2013
Wins the Champions Trophy
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2014
Retires from Test cricket
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2016
Biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
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2018
Padma Bhushan
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2020
Retires from international cricket
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2023
Fifth IPL title with CSK
Awards and honours
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Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
2008
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Padma Shri
2009
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Padma Bhushan
2018
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ICC Hall of Fame
2025
Did you know?
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1
He worked as a ticket collector at Kharagpur railway station before his India debut.
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2
His unbeaten 183 in 2005 was a record for a wicketkeeper in ODIs.
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3
His life story was made into a 2016 biopic.
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Frequently asked
Who is MS Dhoni?
MS Dhoni is a wicketkeeper-batsman and the only captain to have won all three major ICC white-ball trophies: the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 Cricket World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. He has led Chennai Super Kings to five IPL titles.
How old is MS Dhoni?
MS Dhoni is 45 years old, born on 7 July 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand).
Where is MS Dhoni from?
MS Dhoni was born in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand).
What is MS Dhoni known for?
MS Dhoni is best known for Captaining India to the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy.
What awards has MS Dhoni received?
Notable honours include Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2008), Padma Shri (2009), Padma Bhushan (2018), ICC Hall of Fame (2025).
Who is MS Dhoni married to?
Spouse: Sakshi Dhoni (m. 2010).
References
- MS Dhoni — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- MS Dhoni — Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- MS Dhoni — IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- MS Dhoni — ESPNcricinfo player profile. ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- MS Dhoni — Hindi Wikipedia. Wikipedia (Hindi). Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- Official website. www.dhoniworld.com. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
- MS Dhoni (Q470774) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 26 October 2026.
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About this profile
- Researched by the TrackFame editors; reviewed by Sanjay Sokal
- First published 26 October 2026
- Last updated
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