Background
Born in Ranchi on July 7, 1981, Mahendra Singh Dhoni worked as a ticket collector before cricket changed his life. His remarkable rise from small-town India to captaining the nation's cricket team is one of sport's greatest stories.
Playing Style
Dhoni is the definitive finisher — calm under pressure, masterful at pacing a chase, and lethal in the slog overs. His lightning-fast stumpings and helicopter shot are iconic. He reads the game like few in cricket history.
Key Achievements
Only captain to win all three major ICC trophies: 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup (with the famous six off Nuwan Kulasekara), and 2013 Champions Trophy. Led CSK to 5 IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023).
Legacy
Retired from Tests in 2014 and international cricket in 2020, Dhoni remains the gold standard for wicket-keeper batsmen and captaincy. His calm in high-pressure situations earned him the permanent nickname "Captain Cool".
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | S/R | 100s | 50s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests (ret. 2014) | 90 | 4,876 | 38.1 | 59.4 | 6 | 33 | 224 |
| ODIs (ret. 2020) | 350 | 10,773 | 50.6 | 87.6 | 10 | 73 | 183* |
| T20Is (ret. 2020) | 98 | 1,617 | 37.6 | 126.0 | 0 | 2 | 56 |
| IPL (CSK) | 264 | 5,000+ | 38.2 | 135.9 | 0 | 24 | 84* |
| Year | Event | Performance | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | T20 WC Final vs Pakistan | 54* (36) | Johannesburg | W |
| 2011 | WC Final vs Sri Lanka | 91* (79) MOM | Mumbai | W |
| 2013 | CT Final vs England | 34 (39) | Birmingham | W |
| 2014 | vs Australia (ODI) | 139 (121) | Nagpur | W |
| 2019 | WC SF vs New Zealand | 50 (72) | Manchester | L |
How many World Cups has MS Dhoni won?
MS Dhoni is the only captain to win all three ICC trophies — the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup (with his iconic six at Wankhede Stadium), and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
What is MS Dhoni's wicket-keeping record?
MS Dhoni has taken over 800 international dismissals as wicket-keeper, the second-most in international cricket history. He is known for lightning stumpings and calm decision-making.
How many CSK IPL titles has MS Dhoni won?
MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to 5 IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023), making CSK the joint-most successful franchise in IPL history alongside Mumbai Indians.
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