Former India captain MS Dhoni, known as Captain Cool in the cricket world, is celebrating his 44th birthday on 7 July. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the world’s greatest captains, was born in 1981 in the city of Ranchi (which is now in Jharkhand). Dhoni, who took Indian cricket to new heights under his captaincy, retired from international cricket in the year 2020, now he is seen playing only in the IPL. Last season, he captained the team in place of Rituraj Gaikwad.
MS Dhoni’s father’s name is Pan Singh and mother’s name is Devaki Devi. Dhoni is the youngest of his siblings. Dhoni has completed his schooling from Dav Jawahar Vidya Mandir where he learned to play goalkeeper football. However, after the coach’s advice, he started playing cricket. Also from 2001 to 2003, Dhoni also worked as a TTE in Indian Railways.
MS Dhoni’s fan following is not hidden from anyone all over the world. Whenever Dhoni lands in the field, the entire ground is colored in his color. In 2007, when Team India won the T2 World Cup under his captaincy, after that the fans of the fans were on the seventh sky. After this, the ODI World Cup in 2011 and then the Champions Trophy in 2013 became the only captain to get India. Apart from this, Dhoni has been awarded many more big awards.
Dhoni has also made Chennai Super Kings a five -time champion in the IPL under his captaincy. Apart from this, he was awarded the Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award in 2008. Then he was also honored with the Padma Shri Award in 2009, ICC People’s Choice Award in 2013, Padmabhushan in 2018.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni received 8 big awards
Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award (2008)
Padma Shri Award (2009)
ICC People’s Choice Award (2013)
Padma Bhushan (2018)
ICC Mains ODI Team of the Dicch (captain and wicketkeeper)- 2011-2020
ICC Men’s T20 Team of the Dicch (Captain and Wicketkeeper)- 2011-2020
ICC Spirit of the Cricket Award of the Dicch-2011-2020
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Apart from this, after winning the 2007 World Cup, Dhoni was appointed the captain of Team India for all three formats in 2008. He has played a total of 332 international matches, 60 Tests, 200 ODIs and 72 T20 matches as captain. Among them, India have won 179 matches and have lost 120 matches.
You didn’t just lead a team. You led a generation of fans ❤
From the 2007 T20 WC miracle to 2011’s unforgettable six, thank you for the goosebumps, Mahi. Happy Birthday, @msdhoni!
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