Mahendra Singh Dhoni Biography
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, India, is a cricketing legend and former captain of the Indian national cricket team. Known for his calm demeanor, strategic acumen, and exceptional leadership, Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history. Under his captaincy, India achieved numerous milestones, including winning the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Besides his captaincy prowess, Dhoni is renowned for his explosive batting and sharp wicket-keeping skills. His impact on Indian cricket has left an enduring legacy
General Information About Famous Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni
| Full Name | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Captain Cool |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | July 7, 1981 |
| Current age | 42 years, 11 months, 26 days |
| Wife | Sakshi Singh Rawat |
| Nationality | Indian |
Exploring Mahendra Singh Dhoni Personal Journey
| Name | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Nick Name | Mahi |
| Names Earned | MSD, MS, Captain Cool |
| Height | 5 Feet 9 Inch |
| Body | Chest: 42 – Waist: 32 – Biceps: 14 |
| Weight | 75 Kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 07 July 1981 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Present Address | Harmu Housing Colony, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Hometown | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Education
| School | DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| College | St. Xaviers College, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Educational Status | College Dropout |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Favorite
| Food | Chicken Butter Masala, Chicken Tikka Pizza, Kebabs, Yellow Dal, Sonpapdi, Gulab Jamun and Rasgullas |
| Actor/Actress | Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, John Abraham Actresses: Angelina Jolie, Deepika Padukone |
| Films | Bollywood: Agneepath, Sholay |
| Musicians | Kishore Kumar |
| Coach/Mentor | Keshav Banerjee and Chanchal Bhattacharya |
| Domestic/State Team | Asia XI, Bihar, Chennai Super Kings, Jharkhand, Rising Pune Supergiants |
| Nature on field | Calm |
| Hobbies | Biking, Playing Football and Tennis, Swimming |
| Colour | Blue & Black |
| Cricketer | Batsmen: Sachin Tendulkar, Adam Gilchrist Bowlers: Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee |
| Favourite Shot | Helicopter Shot and Paddlesweep |
| Tennis Player | Rafael Nadal |
| Football Player | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Travel Destination | Sri Lanka, Goa |
| Likes to play against | Pakistan and Australia |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Relationship Journey
| Affairs | Priyanka Jha (died in 2002) Lakshmi Rai (South Indian actress) Sakshi Singh Rawat (Sakshi Dhoni) |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Career Journey
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Jersey Number | – 7 (India) |
| – 7 (IPL) | |
| Career Turning Point | Performance 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. | |
| Favorite Shot | Helicopter Shot and Paddle sweep |
| Batting Style | Right-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Fast Medium |
| Awards | National Awards: |
| – 2007: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2007) | |
| – 2009: Padma Shri (2009) | |
| – 2018: Padma Bhushan (2018) | |
| Achievements: | |
| – 2006: MTV Youth Icon of the Year (2006) | |
| – 2008-09: ICC ODI Player of the Year (2008, 2009) | |
| – 2011: CNN-IBN Indian of the Year in Sports (2011), ICC Award for Spirit of Cricket (2011) |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Career Statistics
| Format | Test | ODI | T20I |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 90 | 350 | 98 |
| Runs scored | 4,876 | 10,773 | 1,617 |
| Batting avg | 38.09 | 50.53 | 37.60 |
| 100s / 50s | 6/33 | 10/73 | 0/2 |
| Top score | 224 | 183* | 56 |
| Balls bowled | 96 | 36 | – |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 | – |
| Bowling avg | – | 31.00 | – |
| 5wi in inns | – | 0 | – |
| 10wm in match | – | 0 | – |
| Best bowling | – | 1/14 | – |
| Catches/stumpings | 256/38 | 321/123 | 57/34 |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Income
| Salary | Rs. 15 crores/annum |
| Total Income | $103 million |
Mahendra Singh – Frequently Asked Question’s
What is the birth date of Mahendra Singh Dhoni?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981.
Which university is associated with Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh?
Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University is associated with him.
What is the current age of Mahendra Singh Dhoni?
As of now, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 42 years, 11 months, 26 days years old.
Can you provide information about Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University’s exam results?
You can check the exam results of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University, Aligarh on their official website.
Who is Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s wife?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s wife is Sakshi Dhoni.
What is the release date of Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s biographical movie?
“MS Dhoni: The Untold Story” was released on September 30, 2016.
