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Cricketer (wicketkeeper batter), Former captain, Indian

MS Dhoni

Former India captain and wicketkeeper who won the T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy, and a Chennai Super Kings legend.

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Biography

MS Dhoni is a former Indian captain and wicketkeeper who is remembered as one of the greatest leaders in cricket history. He is the only captain to win all three major ICC white ball trophies.

Early life

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born in Ranchi on 7 July 1981. His father worked at a steel company. He was a football goalkeeper at school until his coach asked him to keep wicket in cricket. He worked as a ticket examiner on the railways while playing domestic cricket.

International career

He made his ODI debut in 2004 and became famous after a 148 against Pakistan in 2005. He was made captain for the first T20 World Cup in 2007 and won it. In 2011 he hit the winning six in the World Cup final in Mumbai, one of the most famous moments in Indian sport. He added the Champions Trophy in 2013 and took India to the top of the Test rankings.

He retired from Tests in 2014 and from international cricket in August 2020.

IPL

Dhoni has captained Chennai Super Kings for most of its history, winning five IPL titles. Fans in Chennai call him Thala.

Personal life

He married Sakshi Singh Rawat in 2010 and they have a daughter. He lives in Ranchi, where he keeps his collection of motorbikes and a farm.

Life timeline

  1. 1981

    Born

    July 7, 1981, Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India

  2. 1999

    First class debut

    Played for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy

  3. 2001

    Railway job

    Worked as a ticket examiner at Kharagpur railway station

  4. 2004

    ODI debut

    Played his first match for India against Bangladesh

  5. 2007

    T20 World Cup

    Led India to the first T20 World Cup title

  6. 2011

    ODI World Cup

    Finished the final with a six to win the World Cup

  7. 2013

    Champions Trophy

    Became the first captain to win all three main ICC trophies

  8. 2020

    Retirement

    Retired from international cricket on 15 August

  9. 2023

    Fifth IPL title

    Led Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title

  10. 2025

    Hall of Fame

    Inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame

Family tree

PSPan SinghFather
DDDevki DeviMother
NSNarendra Singh DhoniSibling
JGJayanti GuptaSibling
MDMS DhoniSelf
SSSakshi Singh Dhoni (m. 2010)Spouse
D(Daughter (born 2015)Child

Net worth

Estimated net worth$120 Million
  • Income sourceIPL
  • Income sourceBrand endorsements
  • Income sourceBusiness investments
  • Income sourceSports teams and farming

Net worth figures are estimates based on public reports, and other currencies use approximate exchange rates.

Lifestyle

Cars

  • Large collection of motorbikes
  • Vintage and sports cars

Achievements and controversies

  • ICC T20 World Cup, 2007
  • ICC Cricket World Cup, 2011
  • ICC Champions Trophy, 2013
  • Five IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings
  • ICC Hall of Fame, 2025
  • Padma Bhushan, 2018
  • Padma Shri, 2009
  • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, 2008
  • Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, Territorial Army

Did you know?

  • He played football as a goalkeeper in school before switching to cricket
  • He worked as a train ticket examiner at Kharagpur before joining the India team
  • He owns a large collection of bikes and cars kept at his Ranchi farmhouse
  • His farmhouse in Ranchi is called Kailashpati
  • A Bollywood film on his life, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, released in 2016

Zodiac and numbers

Sign
Cancer
Element
Water
Sign dates
Jun 21 - Jul 22
Lucky colour
Silver
Chinese zodiac
Rooster
Life path number
33
Birthstone
Ruby

For fun only. Calculated from the date of birth.

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Frequently asked questions

How old is MS Dhoni?

MS Dhoni is 45 years old, born on July 7, 1981.

When is the birthday of MS Dhoni?

MS Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981. The zodiac sign is Cancer.

Where was MS Dhoni born?

MS Dhoni was born in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India.

How tall is MS Dhoni?

MS Dhoni is 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) tall.

What is the net worth of MS Dhoni?

The estimated net worth of MS Dhoni is $120 Million (around Rs 33.6 Arab) as of 2026.

Who is MS Dhoni married to?

MS Dhoni is married to Sakshi Singh Dhoni (m. 2010).

How many children does MS Dhoni have?

MS Dhoni has 1 child: Daughter (born 2015).

What does MS Dhoni do?

MS Dhoni is known for work as Cricketer (wicketkeeper batter), Former captain. Best known for 2011 World Cup winning six, Chennai Super Kings.

Why is MS Dhoni called Captain Cool?

He stayed calm under pressure even in the tightest finishes, which earned him the name.

When did MS Dhoni retire?

He retired from Tests in December 2014 and from all international cricket on 15 August 2020. He continues to play in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings.

How many IPL titles has MS Dhoni won?

He has won five IPL titles as captain of Chennai Super Kings, in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.

Did MS Dhoni work in the railways?

Yes. Before his India debut he worked as a travelling ticket examiner at Kharagpur station.

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  2. Official Instagram

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