Career Information
MS Dhoni: The Epitome of Cricketing Excellence
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, affectionately known as “Captain Cool,” is celebrated as one of cricket’s most successful captains and wicket-keeper batsmen. Born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, India, Dhoni’s journey from a small-town boy to an international cricket icon is truly inspiring.
Cricket Career & Stats
- Test Matches: Accumulated 4,876 runs, making him India’s highest-scoring wicket-keeper in Tests.
- ODI Career: Scored 10,773 runs at an average of 50.57, becoming the first player to surpass 10,000 runs with an average above 50.
- T20I Matches: Recorded 1,617 runs and holds the record for the most stumpings (34) in T20 internationals.
- IPL Career: Captained the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to five IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023), earning the moniker “Thala” (leader) from fans.
Records & Achievements
| Records |
Format |
Ints Rank |
| Most stumpings in career (34 stumpings) |
Twenty20 |
1st Position |
| Most matches as captain (332) |
All format |
1st Position |
| Most stumpings in career (195 stumpings) |
All format |
1st Position |
| Most catches in an innings (5) |
Twenty20 |
1st Position |
| Most catches in career (321) |
ODI |
4th Position |
| Most sixes in career (359) |
All format |
6th Position |
| Most matches in career (538) |
All format |
7th Position |
- Only captain to win all three major ICC trophies: T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013).
- Holds the record for most international matches as captain (332).
Lesser-Known Facts
- Family Background: Father: Pan Singh, a former junior manager at MECON; Mother: Devaki Devi, a homemaker.
- Personal Life: Married to Sakshi Singh Rawat, with whom he has a daughter named Ziva.
- Net Worth: As of 2024, estimated at $127 million USD (approximately ₹1,040 crores).
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