Mahendra Singh Dhoni, popularly known as MS Dhoni or Captain Cool, is one of the greatest cricketers and captains in the history of world cricket. Famous for his calm leadership, lightning-fast wicketkeeping, and match-finishing abilities, Dhoni led India to historic ICC trophies and became a global cricketing icon.

Personal Information

• Full Name: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
• Known As: MS Dhoni, Captain Cool, Thala
• Date of Birth: 7 July 1981
• Age: 43 years (as of 2025)
• Birthplace: Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Former International Cricketer
• Batting Style: Right-hand batsman
• Role: Wicketkeeper-Batsman

Family Background

• Father: Pan Singh Dhoni
• Mother: Devaki Devi
• Brother: Narendra Singh Dhoni
• Sister: Jayanti Gupta
• Spouse: Sakshi Singh Dhoni
• Children:
  • Ziva Dhoni

Early Life & Education

MS Dhoni was born in Ranchi and initially excelled in football and badminton. He worked as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) at Kharagpur railway station before making it big in international cricket. His journey from a small-town boy to a global superstar is truly inspirational.

Cricket Career History

Domestic & Early Career

• Played domestic cricket for Bihar and later Jharkhand
• Noticed for his explosive batting and wicketkeeping skills

International Debut

• ODI Debut: 23 December 2004 vs Bangladesh
• Test Debut: 2 December 2005 vs Sri Lanka
• T20I Debut: 1 December 2006 vs South Africa

International Career Overview

ODI Career

• One of the greatest finishers in ODI history
• Famous for unbeaten match-winning knocks

Test Career

• Successful Test captain
• Led India to No.1 Test ranking

T20I Career

• Captain of India’s ICC T20 World Cup 2007 winning team

Captaincy Legacy

MS Dhoni is the only captain in cricket history to win all three major ICC trophies:

• 🏆 ICC T20 World Cup (2007)
• 🏆 ICC Cricket World Cup (2011)
• 🏆 ICC Champions Trophy (2013)

He is widely regarded as the greatest captain in Indian cricket history.

Career Statistics (Approx. – International)

• ODI Matches: 350
• Test Matches: 90
• T20I Matches: 98
• International Matches: 538
• International Runs: 17,000+
• International Centuries: 16

Records & Achievements

• Most successful Indian captain
• Most stumpings in international cricket
• First Indian wicketkeeper to score 10,000 ODI runs
• Finished many matches with last-over sixes
• ICC ODI Player of the Year

IPL & Franchise Cricket

• Indian Premier League (IPL):
  • Chennai Super Kings (CSK – Captain)
• Led CSK to 5 IPL titles
• One of the most successful IPL captains

Net Worth & Income

• Estimated Net Worth: USD 110–120 Million (Approx.)
• Annual Income: USD 15–20 Million (Approx.)
• Income Sources:
  • IPL Salary
  • Brand Endorsements
  • Business Investments

Businesses & Brand Endorsements

• Co-owner of Chennaiyin FC (ISL football team)
• Owner of Ranchi Rays (Hockey India League)
• Endorsements with Reebok, Gulf Oil, Dream11, RedBus
• Investments in fitness and lifestyle brands

Awards & Honors

• Padma Bhushan
• Padma Shri
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
• Multiple ICC Awards

Personality & Lifestyle

• Known for calm nature and sharp decision-making
• Simple lifestyle despite massive success
• Inspiration for millions of young cricketers

MS Dhoni’s journey from a railway employee to lifting the World Cup for India is legendary. His leadership, humility, and achievements have made him an immortal figure in cricket history and a true role model for sports lovers worldwide.