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{{Infobox cricketer | {{Infobox cricketer | ||
|name = MS Dhoni | |name = MS Dhoni | ||
|image = | |image = MS Dhoni 2016.jpg | ||
|caption = Dhoni in 2016 | |caption = Dhoni in 2016 | ||
|fullname = Mahendra Singh Dhoni | |fullname = Mahendra Singh Dhoni | ||
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|7|7|df=y}} | |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|7|7|df=y}} | ||
|birth_place = [[Ranchi]], [[Bihar]] (present-day [[Jharkhand]]), India | |birth_place = [[Ranchi]], [[Bihar]] (present-day [[Jharkhand]]), India | ||
|nickname = Mahi | |nickname = Mahi, Captain cool, Thala | ||
|heightm = 1.75<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/ms-dhoni|title=MS Dhoni}}</ref> | |heightm = 1.75<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/ms-dhoni|title=MS Dhoni}}</ref> | ||
|batting = Right-handed | |batting = Right-handed | ||
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|family=Sakshi Dhoni (wife)}} | |family=Sakshi Dhoni (wife)}} | ||
'''Mahendra Singh Dhoni''' ({{IPAc-en|audio=Mahendra Singh Dhoni.ogg|m|ə|ˈ|h|eɪ|n|d|r|ə|_|ˈ|s|ɪ|ŋ|_|d|h|æ|ˈ|n|ɪ}}; born 7 July 1981) is an [[cricket|Indian professional cricket]]er. He was captain of the [[India national cricket team|Indian national team]] in limited-overs formats from 2007 to 2017 and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014. Dhoni is widely considered one of the greatest [[cricket captains]], [[wicket-keeper]]-[[batsman]] and finishers in the [[history of cricket]].{{Efn|Attributed to multiple sources:<ref>https://scroll.in/field/966654/indian-crickets-greatest-captains-ms-dhoni-the-legend-who-led-his-team-to-three-icc-trophies</ref><ref>https://m.economictimes.com/news/sports/ms-dhoni-arguably-the-greatest-captain-ever-pietersen/articleshow/75217963.cms</ref><ref>https://www.howzat.com/blog/cricket/best-captain-in-world</ref><ref>https://www.crictracker.com/15-reasons-why-ms-dhoni-is-the-best-captain-in-the-world/?amp=1</ref><ref>https://www.mansworldindia.com/sports/21282/amp/</ref><ref>https://www.pixstory.com/story/when-sachin-tendulkar-says-m-s-dhoni-is-the-best-captain-you-best-believe-he-is/82133</ref>}} He plays as a right-handed wicket-keeper-batsman and is known for his calm captaincy and his ability to finish matches in tight situations. He is also the current captain of [[Chennai Super Kings]] in the [[Indian Premier League]]. | '''Mahendra Singh Dhoni''' ({{IPAc-en|audio=Mahendra Singh Dhoni.ogg|m|ə|ˈ|h|eɪ|n|d|r|ə|_|ˈ|s|ɪ|ŋ|_|d|h|æ|ˈ|n|ɪ}}; born 7 July 1981) is an [[cricket|Indian professional cricket]]er. He was captain of the [[India national cricket team|Indian national team]] in limited-overs formats from 2007 to 2017 and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014. Dhoni is widely considered one of the greatest [[cricket captains]], [[wicket-keeper]]-[[batsman]] and finishers in the [[history of cricket]].{{Efn|Attributed to multiple sources:<ref>{{cite web | url=https://scroll.in/field/966654/indian-crickets-greatest-captains-ms-dhoni-the-legend-who-led-his-team-to-three-icc-trophies | title=Indian cricket's greatest captains: MS Dhoni – the legend who led his team to three ICC trophies | date=7 July 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/sports/ms-dhoni-arguably-the-greatest-captain-ever-pietersen/articleshow/75217963.cms | title=MS Dhoni arguably the greatest captain ever: Pietersen | newspaper=The Economic Times | date=18 April 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.howzat.com/blog/cricket/best-captain-in-world | title=Know Who is the Best Captain in the World Across All Formats }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.crictracker.com/15-reasons-why-ms-dhoni-is-the-best-captain-in-the-world/?amp=1 | title=15 reasons why MS Dhoni is the best captain in the World | date=7 March 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mansworldindia.com/sports/21282/amp/ | title=10 Reasons Why MS Dhoni May be the Greatest Indian Cricketer of All Time | date=8 March 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pixstory.com/story/when-sachin-tendulkar-says-m-s-dhoni-is-the-best-captain-you-best-believe-he-is/82133 | title=When Sachin Tendulkar says M.S Dhoni is the best captain, you best believe he is }}</ref>}} He plays as a right-handed wicket-keeper-batsman and is known for his calm captaincy and his ability to finish matches in tight situations. He is also the current captain of [[Chennai Super Kings]] in the [[Indian Premier League]]. | ||
Born in [[Ranchi]], [[Bihar]] (now in [[Jharkhand]]),<ref>{{cite news |title=Interview – M. S. Dhoni |first=S. |last=Dinakar |url=http://www.tssonnet.com/tss2849/stories/20051203001202300.htm |department=Sportstar |work=The Hindu|volume=28 |issue=49 |date=9 December 2005 |access-date=30 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220163914/http://www.tssonnet.com/tss2849/stories/20051203001202300.htm |archive-date=20 February 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sandhu |first=Veenu |date=2011-04-30 |title=A village in Kumaon |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/a-village-in-kumaon-111043000027_1.html |access-date=2022-07-11}}</ref> His exceptional wicketkeeping skills allowed him to become the regular wicketkeeper at the Commando Cricket Club (1995–1998), he was picked for the 1997/98 season Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under-16 Championship, where he performed well.<ref name="dhonipersonal" /> From 2001 to 2003, He worked as a [[Conductor (rail)|Travelling Ticket Examiner]] at [[Kharagpur railway station]] under South Eastern Railway in [[Midnapore]], in [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/dhoni-the-kharagpur-story/cid/1497897|title=Dhoni: The Kharagpur story|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=5 May 2019|archive-date=5 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505043705/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/dhoni-the-kharagpur-story/cid/1497897|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/others/sunday-read/The-Dhoni-files/articleshow/37526959.cms|title=The Dhoni files|website=Ahmedabad Mirror|access-date=5 May 2019|archive-date=27 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127164822/https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/others/sunday-read/The-Dhoni-files/articleshow/37526959.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | Born in [[Ranchi]], [[Bihar]] (now in [[Jharkhand]]),<ref>{{cite news |title=Interview – M. S. Dhoni |first=S. |last=Dinakar |url=http://www.tssonnet.com/tss2849/stories/20051203001202300.htm |department=Sportstar |work=The Hindu|volume=28 |issue=49 |date=9 December 2005 |access-date=30 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220163914/http://www.tssonnet.com/tss2849/stories/20051203001202300.htm |archive-date=20 February 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sandhu |first=Veenu |date=2011-04-30 |title=A village in Kumaon |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/a-village-in-kumaon-111043000027_1.html |access-date=2022-07-11}}</ref> His exceptional wicketkeeping skills allowed him to become the regular wicketkeeper at the Commando Cricket Club (1995–1998), he was picked for the 1997/98 season Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under-16 Championship, where he performed well.<ref name="dhonipersonal" /> From 2001 to 2003, He worked as a [[Conductor (rail)|Travelling Ticket Examiner]] at [[Kharagpur railway station]] under South Eastern Railway in [[Midnapore]], in [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/dhoni-the-kharagpur-story/cid/1497897|title=Dhoni: The Kharagpur story|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=5 May 2019|archive-date=5 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505043705/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/dhoni-the-kharagpur-story/cid/1497897|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/others/sunday-read/The-Dhoni-files/articleshow/37526959.cms|title=The Dhoni files|website=Ahmedabad Mirror|access-date=5 May 2019|archive-date=27 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127164822/https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/others/sunday-read/The-Dhoni-files/articleshow/37526959.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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=== Business interests === | === Business interests === | ||
{{Main|SEVEN (brand)}} | {{Main|SEVEN (brand)}} | ||
In February 2016, Dhoni launched lifestyle brand [[SEVEN (brand)|SEVEN]]. Dhoni owns the footwear side of the brand and is also the brand ambassador of SEVEN.<ref name="Seven grosses over $2.5 mio">{{cite news|title=Seven grosses over $2.5 mio|work=[[The Economic Times]]|access-date=27 August 2017|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/dhonis-brand-seven-grosses-over-2-5-million-in-three-months/articleshow/53221126.cms|archive-date=13 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613020204/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/dhonis-brand-seven-grosses-over-2-5-million-in-three-months/articleshow/53221126.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, Dhoni invested in [[CARS24]] and simultaneously became brand ambassador of the company.<ref name="cars24">{{cite news |title=MS Dhoni invests in CARS24, will be the company's brand ambassador |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/ms-dhoni-invests-in-cars24-will-be-the-companys-brand-ambassador/70656630 |access-date=18 September 2020 |work=The Economic Times |date=13 August 2019 |language=en |archive-date=2 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302080047/https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/ms-dhoni-invests-in-cars24-will-be-the-companys-brand-ambassador/70656630 |url-status=live }}</ref> | In 2012, he along with actor [[Dino Morea]] launched a merchandising company called ''Cool Maal''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-04-26 |title=M S Dhoni unplugged! |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/m-s-dhoni-unplugged/story-CW8qhqxq6qZgOTTBlsKJrK.html |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> In February 2016, Dhoni launched lifestyle brand [[SEVEN (brand)|SEVEN]]. Dhoni owns the footwear side of the brand and is also the brand ambassador of SEVEN.<ref name="Seven grosses over $2.5 mio">{{cite news|title=Seven grosses over $2.5 mio|work=[[The Economic Times]]|access-date=27 August 2017|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/dhonis-brand-seven-grosses-over-2-5-million-in-three-months/articleshow/53221126.cms|archive-date=13 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613020204/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/dhonis-brand-seven-grosses-over-2-5-million-in-three-months/articleshow/53221126.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, Dhoni invested in [[CARS24]] and simultaneously became brand ambassador of the company.<ref name="cars24">{{cite news |title=MS Dhoni invests in CARS24, will be the company's brand ambassador |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/ms-dhoni-invests-in-cars24-will-be-the-companys-brand-ambassador/70656630 |access-date=18 September 2020 |work=The Economic Times |date=13 August 2019 |language=en |archive-date=2 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302080047/https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/ms-dhoni-invests-in-cars24-will-be-the-companys-brand-ambassador/70656630 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
On 11 October 2022, at an event in [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]], MS Dhoni was unveiled as the newest member of a startup. He has invested in [https://www.shakaharry.com/ Shaka Harry],<ref>{{Cite web |agency=Press Trust of India |date=2022-07-24 |title=Big FMCG companies enter plant-based meat segment, target non-veg consumers |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/big-fmcg-companies-enter-plant-based-meat-segment-target-non-veg-consumers-122072400548_1.html |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=www.business-standard.com |language=en}}</ref> a plant-based protein company.<ref>{{Cite news |title=MS Dhoni invests in plant-based protein startup Shaka Harry |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/ms-dhoni-invests-in-plant-based-protein-startup-shaka-harry/articleshow/94792244.cms |access-date=2022-10-12}}</ref> | On 11 October 2022, at an event in [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]], MS Dhoni was unveiled as the newest member of a startup. He has invested in [https://www.shakaharry.com/ Shaka Harry],<ref>{{Cite web |agency=Press Trust of India |date=2022-07-24 |title=Big FMCG companies enter plant-based meat segment, target non-veg consumers |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/big-fmcg-companies-enter-plant-based-meat-segment-target-non-veg-consumers-122072400548_1.html |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=www.business-standard.com |language=en}}</ref> a plant-based protein company.<ref>{{Cite news |title=MS Dhoni invests in plant-based protein startup Shaka Harry |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/ms-dhoni-invests-in-plant-based-protein-startup-shaka-harry/articleshow/94792244.cms |access-date=2022-10-12}}</ref> | ||
=== Dhoni Entertainment === | === Dhoni Entertainment === | ||
In 2019, Dhoni Entertainment entered into a long-term business agreement with [[Banijay Group|Banijay Asia]] to produce content in various genres.<ref name="Dhoni Entertainment">{{cite news|title=Banijay Asia, MS Dhoni Ink Pact To Create Content Across Genres|work=[[The Economic Times]]|access-date=21 May 2019|url=https://www.economictimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/entertainment-a-new-innings-for-ms-dhoni/amp_articleshow/67413240.cms}}</ref> The first show developed was a documentary web series, titled ''[[Roar of The Lion (documentary)|Roar of The Lion]]'', about the comeback of the Chennai Super Kings to lift the 2018 Indian Premier League starring MS Dhoni in the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insidesport.co/hotstar-to-launch-docudrama-with-dhoni-on-march-20/|title=Roar of the Lion – The untold Dhoni story to come on Hotstar|last=Kansal|first=Sonal|date=6 March 2019|website=InsideSport|language=en-gb|access-date=12 March 2019|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703181300/https://www.insidesport.co/hotstar-to-launch-docudrama-with-dhoni-on-march-20/|url-status=live}}</ref> The web series is the biggest ever release through the platform of [[Disney+ Hotstar|Hotstar Specials]] and started its online streaming from 20 March 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/news/ms-dhoni-s-production-roar-of-lions-to-be-the-first-big-release-on-hotstar-specials/5c7ea15f2c1b271a95990d43|title=MS Dhoni's Production Roar of Lions To Be The First Big Release on Hotstar Specials|website=www.spotboye.com|language=en-US|access-date=12 March 2019|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703181240/https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/news/ms-dhoni-s-production-roar-of-lions-to-be-the-first-big-release-on-hotstar-specials/5c7ea15f2c1b271a95990d43|url-status=live}}</ref> Thala Dhoni has plans to produce a film with [[Vijay_(actor)|Thalapathy Vijay]] who was Chennai Super Kings Brand ambassador and in which Dhoni might appear in a special cameo role.<ref>{{cite web | last=Team | first=DNA Web | title=Thalapathy Vijay to star in film produced by MS Dhoni, cricketer to make cameo in Vijay's film | website=DNA India | date=June 21, 2022 |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-thalapathy-vijay-to-star-in-film-produced-by-ms-dhoni-cricketer-to-make-cameo-2962437 | access-date=May 30, 2023}}</ref> | In 2019, Dhoni Entertainment entered into a long-term business agreement with [[Banijay Group|Banijay Asia]] to produce content in various genres.<ref name="Dhoni Entertainment">{{cite news|title=Banijay Asia, MS Dhoni Ink Pact To Create Content Across Genres|work=[[The Economic Times]]|access-date=21 May 2019|url=https://www.economictimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/entertainment-a-new-innings-for-ms-dhoni/amp_articleshow/67413240.cms}}</ref> The first show developed was a documentary web series, titled ''[[Roar of The Lion (documentary)|Roar of The Lion]]'', about the comeback of the Chennai Super Kings to lift the 2018 Indian Premier League starring MS Dhoni in the lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insidesport.co/hotstar-to-launch-docudrama-with-dhoni-on-march-20/|title=Roar of the Lion – The untold Dhoni story to come on Hotstar|last=Kansal|first=Sonal|date=6 March 2019|website=InsideSport|language=en-gb|access-date=12 March 2019|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703181300/https://www.insidesport.co/hotstar-to-launch-docudrama-with-dhoni-on-march-20/|url-status=live}}</ref> The web series is the biggest ever release through the platform of [[Disney+ Hotstar|Hotstar Specials]] and started its online streaming from 20 March 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/news/ms-dhoni-s-production-roar-of-lions-to-be-the-first-big-release-on-hotstar-specials/5c7ea15f2c1b271a95990d43|title=MS Dhoni's Production Roar of Lions To Be The First Big Release on Hotstar Specials|website=www.spotboye.com|language=en-US|access-date=12 March 2019|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703181240/https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/news/ms-dhoni-s-production-roar-of-lions-to-be-the-first-big-release-on-hotstar-specials/5c7ea15f2c1b271a95990d43|url-status=live}}</ref> The romantic drama ''[[LGM (film)|LGM]]'', starring [[Harish Kalyan]] and [[Ivana (actress)|Ivana]], was released on 28 July 2023, and received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dhoni Entertainment’s ‘LGM - Let’s Get Married’ to release in theatres on July 28 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dhoni-entertainments-lgm-lets-get-married-to-release-in-theatres-on-july-28/article67100795.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=28 July 2023 |language=en-IN |date=20 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=LGM – Let’s Get Married Review: Sakshi, Dhoni gift the most nonsensical film of 2023 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/lgm-lets-get-married-review-sakshi-dhoni-gift-the-most-nonsensical-film-of-2023-2412841-2023-07-28 |website=India Today |access-date=28 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=LGM: Let’s Get Married Movie Review : LGM - Not a sixer this time |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/lgm-lets-get-married/movie-review/102186042.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=28 July 2023}}</ref> Thala Dhoni has plans to produce a film with [[Vijay_(actor)|Thalapathy Vijay]] who was Chennai Super Kings Brand ambassador and in which Dhoni might appear in a special cameo role.<ref>{{cite web | last=Team | first=DNA Web | title=Thalapathy Vijay to star in film produced by MS Dhoni, cricketer to make cameo in Vijay's film | website=DNA India | date=June 21, 2022 |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-thalapathy-vijay-to-star-in-film-produced-by-ms-dhoni-cricketer-to-make-cameo-2962437 | access-date=May 30, 2023}}</ref> | ||
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