Mahendra Singh Dhoni, popularly known as MS Dhoni, is one of the most successful cricket captains of all time. He is a former Indian cricketer who captained the Indian team for a long time and led it to World Cup victory in 2011. He is widely respected for his tactical brilliance and leadership skills. Dhoni is considered one of the greatest cricket players of all time.
Early Life of MS Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born on 7th July 1981 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. He was raised in Ranchi, where he attended DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir. Dhoni was a sports enthusiast from a very young age and was particularly interested in football and badminton. However, he eventually developed a passion for cricket and made his first-class debut for Bihar in the 1999–2000 season.
Professional Career of MS Dhoni
In 2004, Dhoni made his international debut for the Indian cricket team in an ODI against Bangladesh. He quickly rose to fame and was appointed captain of the Indian team in 2007. Under his leadership, India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 Cricket World Cup. In 2013, Dhoni became the first captain in history to win all three ICC trophies (World Cup, Champions Trophy, and World Twenty20). He also holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in Tests, ODIs, and Twenty20 Internationals. Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020 after a successful career spanning over 16 years.
MS Dhoni is one of the most successful and respected cricketers of all time. He has achieved numerous milestones and has a massive fan following across the world. Dhoni has an estimated net worth of $111 million and stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m). He is currently 39 years old.
