Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the most famous cricketer in India. MS Dhoni is also known as “Captain Cool”. Dhoni is one of India’s most beloved and successful cricketers. Dhoni is considered one of the greatest captains in cricket history and has won many awards throughout his career.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Biography
| Full Name | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Nickname | Mahi |
| Names Earned | MSD, MS, Captain Cool |
| Profession | Cricketer (Wicket-keeper) |
| Date of Birth | 7 July 1981 |
| Mahendra Singh Dhoni Age | 43 Years (as of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand, (Then in Bihar) India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Address | Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shwamali, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| College/University | St. Xaviers College, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Education Qualification | College Dropout |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Age
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
| Age | 43 years |
| Date of Birth | 7 July 1981 |
MS Dhoni Cricket
| International Debut | ODI:- 23 December 2004 against Bangladesh at Chittagong Test:- 2 December 2005 against Sri Lanka at Chennai T20:- 1 December 2006 against South Africa at Johannesburg |
| Last Match | ODI:- 9 July 2019 against New Zealand at Emirates Old Trafford Test:- 26 December 2014 against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground T20:- 27 February 2019 against South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium |
| International Retirement | 15 August 2020 |
| Jersey Number | #7 (India) #7 (IPL) |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | Asia XI, Bihar, Chennai Super Kings, Jharkhand, Rising Pune Supergiants |
| Coach/Mentor | Keshav Banerjee and Chanchal Bhattacharya |
| Batting Style | Right-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Fast Medium |
| Favourite Shots | Helicopter Shot and Paddlesweep |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wife & Affairs
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 4 July 2010 |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Priyanka Jha (died in 2022), Lakshmi Rai (South Indian actress), Sakshi Singh Rawat (Sakshi Dhoni) |
| Wife | Sakshi Singh Rawat (Sakshi Dhoni) |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Family
| Parents | Father:- Pan Singh (MECON employee; worked at Junior Management position) Mother:- Devki Devi |
| Siblings | Brother:- Narendra Singh Dhoni (Elder, Politician) Sister:- Jayanti Gupta (Elder) |
| Children’s | Daughter:- Ziva Dhoni Son:- None |
Physical Stats & More
| Height (Approx) | In centimeters:- 175 cm In meters:- 1.75 m In feet & inches:- 5’9” feet |
| Weight (Approx) | In kilograms:- 75 kg In pounds:- 165 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body Measurements (Approx) | Chest:- 42 inches Waist:- 32 inches Biceps:- 14 inches |
Favourite Things
| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan, John Abraham |
| Actress | Angelina Jolie, Deepika Padukone |
| Hobbies | Biking, Playing Football and Tennis, Swimming |
| Destination | New Jersey (United States), Sri Lanka, Goa |
| Cricket Player | Batsmen:- Sachin Tendulkar, Adam Gilchrist Bowlers:- Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee |
| Football Player | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Tennis Player | Rafael Nadal |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Black |
| Musician | Kishore Kumar |
| Film(s) | Agneepath, Sholay |
| Sport (other than cricket) | Golf |
| Food | Chicken Butter Masala, Chicken Tikka Pizza, Kebabs, Yellow Dal, Sonpapdi, Gulab Jamun and Rasgullas |
| Cricket Ground(s) | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne |
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Net Worth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $148 Million (Approx) |
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees | INR- 1100 Crore (Approx) |
| Salary (Approx) | Rs. 12 Crore (IPL) |
Some Lesser Facts About Mahendra Singh Dhoni
- His family belongs to Lawli, a village in Almora district in Uttarakhand. In the 1970s, his father, Pan Singh, left the village to work in a steel factory in Ranchi.
- MS Dhoni’s surname is ‘Dhauni’ and not Dhoni. According to his uncle Ghanpath Singh Dhauni, his surname was wrongly entered in the school certificates, which could not be rectified even after multiple requests.
- He secured 65% in his 10th Board Exams.
- In 1993, he was first spotted as a goalkeeper by KR Banerjee, the cricket coach at his school, who later asked him to try his hand at wicket-keeping.
- In 2002, when Dhoni was trying for a place in the India team, he fell in love with a girl named Priyanka Jha. But, unfortunately, Priyanka died in an accident, the same year.
- In 2003, Sourav Ganguly approached him to move to Kolkata, but he denied the offer and went back to Bihar, where he went to the National Cricket Academy.
- His life took a turn in 2004 when he got selected for India A tour of Zimbabwe and Kenya, where he performed exceptionally well.
- On his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 23 December 2004, he was out for a duck.
- Dhoni made his 1st ODI century against arch-rival Pakistan in Vishakapatnam, where he smashed 148 runs from 123 balls.
- Earlier, he used to have long hair for two reasons, first, he was a huge fan of John Abraham, secondly, he used to consider it lucky.
- Even after achieving such a huge success in his early career, he remained grounded and spent time with his childhood buddies.
- It was Sachin Tendulkar who recommended his name for India’s skipper in 2007, after which the Indian cricket team reached heights like never before.
- In 2011, he was honored with the rank of Lt. Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army.
- He was the highest taxpayer sportsperson in India for the years 2012, 2013, and 2014.
- Dhoni learned his signature shot, ‘The Helicopter Shot’ from his childhood friend Santosh Lal, who passed away in July 2013.
- Dhoni is a pet lover and has 2 pet dogs, a Labrador named Zarah and an Alsatian named Sam.
- He is a bike lover and is the co-owner of ‘Mahi Racing Team India in the Supersport World Championship.
- In 2016, he launched a fashion brand ‘Seven’ with Rhiti Group.
- It was rumored that he took Rs. 40 crores from the makers of his biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), starring Sushant Singh Rajput.
- On 15 August 2020, he announced his retirement from international cricket through an Instagram post.
- On 24 March 2022, CSK announced that Dhoni had decided to hand over the CSK captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja after he led the team in twelve seasons, four title triumphs, and five runner-up finishes. CSK said in a statement,
“ MS Dhoni has decided to hand over the leadership of Chennai Super Kings and picked Ravindra Jadeja to lead the team. Jadeja, who has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2012, will only be the third player to lead CSK.”
- Dhoni was named the brand ambassador for the State Bank of India on 29 October 2023.
- On 15 December 2023, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly decided to retire Dhoni’s No.7 Jersey as a mark of honor for his contributions to the Indian cricket team.
- Dhoni often smokes hookah. In January 2024, a video of him went viral on the internet in which he was seen smoking hookah.
