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|birth_place = [[Ranchi]], [[Bihar]] (present-day [[Jharkhand]]), India | |birth_place = [[Ranchi]], [[Bihar]] (present-day [[Jharkhand]]), India | ||
|nickname = Mahi | |nickname = Mahi, Thala | ||
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'''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 [[ | '''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 [[Cricketer|Indian professional cricketer,]] who plays as a wicket-keeper-batsman. He was the 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. He plays for and captains [[Chennai Super Kings]] franchise 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 name="Dinakar">{{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 name="Sandhu">{{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 name="Dhoni: The Kharagpur story">{{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 name="The Dhoni files">{{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> | ||
In Indian domestic cricket he played for [[Bihar cricket team|Bihar]] and then for [[Jharkhand cricket team|Jharkhand Cricket team.]] Dhoni's performance in the 2002–03 season included three half-centuries in the [[Ranji Trophy]] and a couple of half-centuries in the Deodhar Trophy, as he started gaining recognition for his lower-order contribution as well as hard-hitting batting style. | In Indian domestic cricket he played for [[Bihar cricket team|Bihar]] and then for [[Jharkhand cricket team|Jharkhand Cricket team.]] Dhoni's performance in the 2002–03 season included three half-centuries in the [[Ranji Trophy]] and a couple of half-centuries in the [[Deodhar Trophy]], as he started gaining recognition for his lower-order contribution as well as hard-hitting batting style.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023|reason=Can you give a single reliable source, where MS Dhoni's hard hitting batting skills discussed before he debuted for India A or senior team?}} | ||
Dhoni made his ODI debut on 23 December 2004, against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] in [[Chittagong]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 December 2021 |title=On This Day, 2004: MS Dhoni Made His International Debut |work=NDTVSports |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/on-this-day-2004-ms-dhoni-made-his-international-debut-2666842}}</ref> and played his first Test a year later against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 October 2021 |title=On This Day In 2005: MS Dhoni Registered His Highest ODI Score |work=NDTVSports |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/on-this-day-in-2005-dhoni-registered-his-highest-odi-score-2594379}}</ref> He played his first T20I also a year later against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 August 2019 |title=MS Dhoni unlikely to be selected for India's T20I home series against South Africa |work=The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-unlikely-selected-t20i-series-india-south-africa-5944800/}}</ref> In 2007, he | Dhoni made his ODI debut on 23 December 2004, against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] in [[Chittagong]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 December 2021 |title=On This Day, 2004: MS Dhoni Made His International Debut |work=NDTVSports |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/on-this-day-2004-ms-dhoni-made-his-international-debut-2666842}}</ref> and played his first Test a year later against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 October 2021 |title=On This Day In 2005: MS Dhoni Registered His Highest ODI Score |work=NDTVSports |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/on-this-day-in-2005-dhoni-registered-his-highest-odi-score-2594379}}</ref> He played his first T20I also a year later against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 August 2019 |title=MS Dhoni unlikely to be selected for India's T20I home series against South Africa |work=The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-unlikely-selected-t20i-series-india-south-africa-5944800/}}</ref> In 2007, he succeeded [[Rahul Dravid]] as ODI captain of team India, later in the year he got appointed as its T20I captain.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=Santosh |date=5 January 2017 |title=Captain Cool of Indian Cricket! There Will Never Be Another MS Dhoni |work=NDTVSports |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/captain-cool-of-indian-cricket-there-will-never-be-another-ms-dhoni-1645380}}</ref> In 2008, he was selected as Test captain.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 April 2013 |title=Tendulkar, Dravid proposed Dhoni's name as India skipper, reveals Vengsarkar |work=NDTVSports |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tendulkar-dravid-proposed-dhonis-name-as-india-skipper-reveals-vengsarkar-1537655}}</ref> His captaincy record in Tests format was mixed, successfully leading India to a series win against New Zealand in 2008 and the [[Border-Gavaskar Trophy]] (home series in 2010 and 2013) against Australia.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 November 2008 |title=I see a lot of myself in Dhoni: Ganguly |work=NDTVSports |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-see-a-lot-of-myself-in-dhoni-ganguly-1602463}}</ref> In other formats, Dhoni is the first cricketer to be a winning captain of all three major ICC trophies, as under his captaincy, India won the [[2007 ICC World Twenty20]], the [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011 World Cup]], and the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy]], the most by any captain. He also led India to victory in the [[2010 Asia Cup|2010]] and [[2016 Asia Cup|2016]] [[Asia Cup]]. Additionally, under his leadership, [[India national cricket team|India]] won the 2010 and 2011 [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] Test Mace and 2013 [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] ODI Championship. He has scored 17,266 runs in [[International Cricket]] (including 10,000 plus runs in ODI Internationals). | ||
He is the captain of [[Chennai Super Kings]] (CSK) in the [[Indian Premier League]], leading them to the final on 10 occasions and winning in the [[2010 Indian Premier League|2010]], [[2011 Indian Premier League|2011]], [[2018 Indian Premier League|2018]], [[2021 Indian Premier League|2021]] and [[2023 Indian Premier League|2023]] editions of the league, as well as winning the [[Champions League T20]] two times, in [[2010 Champions League Twenty20|2010]] and [[2014 Champions League Twenty20|2014]]. He is the 7th cricketer have scored more than 5,000 runs in the | He is the captain of [[Chennai Super Kings]] (CSK) franchise in the [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL), leading them to the final on 10 occasions and winning in the [[2010 Indian Premier League|2010]], [[2011 Indian Premier League|2011]], [[2018 Indian Premier League|2018]], [[2021 Indian Premier League|2021]] and [[2023 Indian Premier League|2023]] editions of the league, as well as winning the [[Champions League T20]] two times, in [[2010 Champions League Twenty20|2010]] and [[2014 Champions League Twenty20|2014]]. He is the 7th cricketer have scored more than 5,000 runs in the IPL, as well as being the first [[wicket-keeper]] to do so. | ||
Dhoni received India's highest | Dhoni received India's highest sport award, the [[Khel Ratna Award|Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award]] in 2008, for his extraordinary performance at the international level in the sport and the [[Government of India]] bestowed him by country's fourth highest civilian award [[Padma Shri]] in 2009 and third highest civilian award [[Padma Bhushan]] in 2018. He is the only cricket captain in the world to win all three of the major ICC trophies, under his captaincy India won the [[2011 Cricket World Cup|2011 ICC World Cup,]] the [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007 T20I World Cup]] and the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy|2013 ICC champions trophy]]. Dhoni holds an [[honorary rank]] of [[Lieutenant colonel|Lieutenant Colonel]] in the [[Parachute Regiment (India)|Parachute Regiment]] of the [[Territorial Army (India)|Indian Territorial Army]],<ref name="Saharoy">{{cite web|last=Saharoy|first=Shilarze|date=7 July 2021|title=Indian army veteran says the armed forces might have missed out on a good officer in Mahendra Singh Dhoni|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/indian-army-veteran-says-the-armed-forces-might-have-missed-out-on-a-good-officer-in-mahendra-singh-dhoni/articleshow/76829739.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/off-the-field/indian-army-veteran-says-the-armed-forces-might-have-missed-out-on-a-good-officer-in-mahendra-singh-dhoni/amp_articleshow/76829739.cms|archive-date=7 July 2021|access-date=23 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> it was presented to him by the [[Indian Army]] in 2011 for his service to the nation as a sportsperson.<ref name="The Hindu">{{Cite news|date=31 July 2019|title=What you need to know about Dhoni's stint with the Indian Territorial Army|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-indian-territorial-army/article28769059.ece|access-date=23 August 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He is considered one of the most popular cricketers in the world.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/dhonis-popularity-in-india-has-surpassed-tendulkar-and-kohlis-feels-gavaskar/articleshow/78208748.cms Dhoni's popularity in India has surpassed Tendulkar and Kohli's, feels Gavaskar], [[The Times of India]], Sep 19, 2020</ref> His biopic ''[[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story]]'' was released in 2016.<ref name=":5" /> | ||
He announced his retirement from Tests on 30 December 2014,<ref>{{cite news |date=30 December 2014 |title=Dhoni retires from Test cricket |publisher=ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ms-dhoni-retires-from-test-cricket-814975 |url-status=live |access-date=30 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718115929/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/814975.html |archive-date=18 July 2018}}</ref> and stepped down as captain of T20Is and ODIs in 2017. On 15 August 2020, Dhoni retired from all formats of international cricket | He announced his retirement from Tests on 30 December 2014,<ref>{{cite news |date=30 December 2014 |title=Dhoni retires from Test cricket |publisher=ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ms-dhoni-retires-from-test-cricket-814975 |url-status=live |access-date=30 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718115929/http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/814975.html |archive-date=18 July 2018}}</ref> and stepped down as captain of T20Is and ODIs in 2017. On 15 August 2020, Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired from all formats of international cricket but continues to play in the [[Indian Premier League]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=24 March 2022 |title=सीएसके चे नेतृत्व रविंद्र जडेजा कडे |trans-title=Leadership of CSK handed over to Ravindra Jadeja. |edition=Jalgaon |pages=1–2 |work=[[Lokmat]] |location=Mumbai |url=http://epaper.lokmat.com/main-editions/Jalgaon%20Main/-1/12 |access-date=25 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=15 August 2020 |title=MS Dhoni retires from all international cricket |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1281004#:~:text=Former%20India%20captain%20Mahendra%20Singh,his%20retirement%20from%20international%20cricket.&text=The%20BCCI%20later%20confirmed%20in,to%20feature%20in%20the%20IPL |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101022148/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1281004#:~:text=Former%20India%20captain%20Mahendra%20Singh,his%20retirement%20from%20international%20cricket.&text=The%20BCCI%20later%20confirmed%20in,to%20feature%20in%20the%20IPL. |archive-date=1 January 2021 |access-date=16 November 2020 |website=International Cricket Council}}</ref> | ||
== Early life and background == | == Early life and background == | ||
Dhoni was born in [[Ranchi]], [[Bihar]] (now in [[Jharkhand]]) and hails from a [[Hindu]] [[Rajput]] family to parents from [[Uttarakhand]].<ref | Dhoni was born in [[Ranchi]], [[Bihar]] (now in [[Jharkhand]]) and hails from a [[Hindu]] [[Rajput]] family to parents from [[Uttarakhand]].<ref name="Dinakar"/><ref name="Sandhu"/> He is the youngest of three children of Pan Singh and Devaki Devi.<ref>{{cite web|title=MS Dhoni's mother and father test positive for Covid-19, admitted to private hospital in Ranchi|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/cricket/story/ms-dhoni-mother-covid-19-positive-devaki-father-pan-singh-ranchi-hospital-1793320-2021-04-21|access-date=17 October 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Players and Officials – MS Dhoni|url=http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/player/28081.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212192116/http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/player/28081.html|archive-date=12 February 2009|access-date=4 August 2008|work=Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>[http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/item/202092-ms-dhonis-sister-to-convey-schools-best-wishes MS Dhoni's sister to convey school's best wishes | India vs England 2012 – News | NDTVSports.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703181230/https://sports.ndtv.com/|date=3 July 2021}}. Sports.ndtv.com (17 January 2013). Retrieved on 23 December 2013.</ref><ref name="dhonipersonal">{{cite web|date=29 April 2006|title=Ranchi rocker|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060429/saturday/main1.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410141511/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060429/saturday/main1.htm|archive-date=10 April 2021|access-date=12 May 2007|work=The Tribune|location=India}}</ref> His paternal village Lwali, is in Jainti Tehsil, Lamgara block of the [[Almora District]] of [[Uttarakhand]].<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|author=Arpita Chakrabarty|date=1 October 2016|title=Dhoni: In Uttarakhand, MS Dhoni's village still awaits road, medicines|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/in-uttarakhand-ms-dhonis-village-still-awaits-road-medicines/articleshow/54613266.cms|access-date=17 October 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> His parents moved from [[Uttarakhand]] to [[Ranchi]], [[Jharkhand]] where his father worked as a pump operator in junior management position in [[MECON Limited|MECON Colony]] situated in Doranda area in Ranchi.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mishra |first=Rashmi |date=30 April 2017 |title=Mahendra Singh Dhoni New Home in Ranchi: Dhoni and Family shifted to farmhouse Kailashpati on Akshaya Tritiya |work=India.com |url=https://www.india.com/viral/mahendra-singh-dhoni-new-home-in-ranchi-dhoni-and-family-shifted-to-farm-house-kailashpati-on-akshaya-tritiya-2084229/amp/}}</ref> Unlike Dhoni, his uncle and cousins spell their surname "Dhauni".<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com" /> | ||
Previously Dhoni was the [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for his DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir school's football team,<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 December 2010 |title=Win us the World Cup Mahi: Dhoni's school coach |work=The Indian Express |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/win-us-the-world-cup-mahi-dhonis-school-coach/725663/0}}</ref> but after seeing his goalkeeping skills, coach Keshav Ranjan Banerjee, one who inspired Dhoni to be a cricketer, picked him to play cricket for his school team.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ray |first=Shantanu Guha |date=31 December 2014 |title=How Captain Cool MS Dhoni learnt to give up football and take to cricket |work=Scroll.in |url=https://scroll.in/article/697982/how-captain-cool-ms-dhoni-learnt-to-give-up-football-and-take-to-cricket}}</ref> His exceptional wicketkeeping skills allowed him to become the regular wicketkeeper at the Commando Cricket Club (1995–1998). Based on his performance at club cricket, he was picked for the 1997/98 season Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under-16 Championship, where he performed well.<ref name="dhonipersonal" /> | Previously Dhoni was the [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for his DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir school's football team,<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 December 2010 |title=Win us the World Cup Mahi: Dhoni's school coach |work=The Indian Express |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/win-us-the-world-cup-mahi-dhonis-school-coach/725663/0}}</ref> but after seeing his goalkeeping skills, coach Keshav Ranjan Banerjee, one who inspired Dhoni to be a cricketer, picked him to play cricket for his school team.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ray |first=Shantanu Guha |date=31 December 2014 |title=How Captain Cool MS Dhoni learnt to give up football and take to cricket |work=Scroll.in |url=https://scroll.in/article/697982/how-captain-cool-ms-dhoni-learnt-to-give-up-football-and-take-to-cricket}}</ref> His exceptional wicketkeeping skills allowed him to become the regular wicketkeeper at the Commando Cricket Club (1995–1998). Based on his performance at club cricket, 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, Dhoni worked as a [[Conductor (rail)|Travelling Ticket Examiner]] (TTE) at [[Kharagpur railway station]] under South Eastern Railway in [[Midnapore]] (W), a district in [[West Bengal]].<ref | From 2001 to 2003, Dhoni worked as a [[Conductor (rail)|Travelling Ticket Examiner]] (TTE) at [[Kharagpur railway station]] under South Eastern Railway in [[Midnapore]] (W), a district in [[West Bengal]].<ref name="Dhoni: The Kharagpur story"/><ref name="The Dhoni files"/> | ||
== Early career == | == Early career == | ||
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In 1998, Dhoni was selected by Deval Sahay, a former Bihar Cricket Association Vice President and Ranchi District Cricket President, to play for the [[Central Coalfields Limited|Central Coal Fields Limited]] (CCL) team.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dhoniland-erupts-in-joy-after-historic-win/280233/ "Man of the moment"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703181232/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/dhoni-land-erupts-in-joy-after-historic-win/ |date=3 July 2021 }}. [[India Today]], 3 October 2007. Retrieved 4 October 2013.</ref> Till 1998 Dhoni, who was in 12th grade, had never played professional cricket. At CCL, he got an opportunity to bat higher up the order, where he performed exceptionally, which had helped CCL move to the A division.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/300-odis-where-d-stands-for-dhoni/cid/1359649 | title=300 ODIs, where D stands for Dhoni | access-date=27 September 2019 | archive-date=27 September 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927061134/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/300-odis-where-d-stands-for-dhoni/cid/1359649 | url-status=live }}</ref> Deval Sahay, impressed by his performance, pushed for his selection in the Bihar team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/hindi/sport-38521586|title=जब छात्र धोनी के लिए बनाई गई टीम|first=देवल|last=सहाय|date=6 January 2017|newspaper=BBC News हिंदी|access-date=5 May 2019|archive-date=6 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806081043/https://www.bbc.com/hindi/sport-38521586|url-status=live}}</ref> Dhoni moved to the Ranchi team, the junior Bihar cricket team and eventually the senior [[Bihar cricket team|Bihar Ranji Team]] within one year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/fortune-changed-not-the-man/cid/403427 | title=Fortune changed, not the man | access-date=27 September 2019 | archive-date=5 August 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805091934/https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/fortune-changed-not-the-man/cid/403427 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/sun-and-shadow | title=The decade of Mahendra Singh Dhoni | access-date=27 September 2019 | archive-date=8 May 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508151854/https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/sun-and-shadow | url-status=live }}</ref> | In 1998, Dhoni was selected by Deval Sahay, a former Bihar Cricket Association Vice President and Ranchi District Cricket President, to play for the [[Central Coalfields Limited|Central Coal Fields Limited]] (CCL) team.<ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dhoniland-erupts-in-joy-after-historic-win/280233/ "Man of the moment"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703181232/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/dhoni-land-erupts-in-joy-after-historic-win/ |date=3 July 2021 }}. [[India Today]], 3 October 2007. Retrieved 4 October 2013.</ref> Till 1998 Dhoni, who was in 12th grade, had never played professional cricket. At CCL, he got an opportunity to bat higher up the order, where he performed exceptionally, which had helped CCL move to the A division.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/300-odis-where-d-stands-for-dhoni/cid/1359649 | title=300 ODIs, where D stands for Dhoni | access-date=27 September 2019 | archive-date=27 September 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927061134/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/300-odis-where-d-stands-for-dhoni/cid/1359649 | url-status=live }}</ref> Deval Sahay, impressed by his performance, pushed for his selection in the Bihar team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/hindi/sport-38521586|title=जब छात्र धोनी के लिए बनाई गई टीम|first=देवल|last=सहाय|date=6 January 2017|newspaper=BBC News हिंदी|access-date=5 May 2019|archive-date=6 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806081043/https://www.bbc.com/hindi/sport-38521586|url-status=live}}</ref> Dhoni moved to the Ranchi team, the junior Bihar cricket team and eventually the senior [[Bihar cricket team|Bihar Ranji Team]] within one year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/fortune-changed-not-the-man/cid/403427 | title=Fortune changed, not the man | access-date=27 September 2019 | archive-date=5 August 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805091934/https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/fortune-changed-not-the-man/cid/403427 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/sun-and-shadow | title=The decade of Mahendra Singh Dhoni | access-date=27 September 2019 | archive-date=8 May 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508151854/https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/sun-and-shadow | url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
In the 1998–99 Cooch Behar Trophy, Dhoni played for the U-19 Bihar team and scored 176 runs in 5 matches (7 innings). However, Bihar finished fourth in the group of six and did not make it to the quarter-finals. Dhoni was not picked for the East Zone U-19 squad ([[C. K. Nayudu|CK Nayudu]] Trophy) or Rest of India squad (MA Chidambaram Trophy and [[Vinoo Mankad Trophy]]). In the 1999–2000 Cooch Behar Trophy, the Bihar U-19 cricket team made it to the finals, where Dhoni's 84 helped Bihar post a total of 357.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/top-stories/Dhoni-biopic-MS-Dhoni-untold-story-Yuvraj-Singhs-358-run-knock-in-MS-Dhoni-biopic-actually-happened-Sushant-Singh-Rajput/articleshow/54714879.cms|title=Yuvraj Singh's 358-run knock in MS Dhoni biopic actually happened | In the 1998–99 Cooch Behar Trophy, Dhoni played for the U-19 Bihar team and scored 176 runs in 5 matches (7 innings). However, Bihar finished fourth in the group of six and did not make it to the quarter-finals. Dhoni was not picked for the East Zone U-19 squad ([[C. K. Nayudu|CK Nayudu]] Trophy) or Rest of India squad (MA Chidambaram Trophy and [[Vinoo Mankad Trophy]]). In the 1999–2000 Cooch Behar Trophy, the Bihar U-19 cricket team made it to the finals, where Dhoni's 84 helped Bihar post a total of 357.<ref name=":5">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/top-stories/Dhoni-biopic-MS-Dhoni-untold-story-Yuvraj-Singhs-358-run-knock-in-MS-Dhoni-biopic-actually-happened-Sushant-Singh-Rajput/articleshow/54714879.cms|title=Yuvraj Singh's 358-run knock in MS Dhoni biopic actually happened|website=The Times of India|date=6 October 2016 |access-date=5 May 2019|archive-date=22 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722011532/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/top-stories/Dhoni-biopic-MS-Dhoni-untold-story-Yuvraj-Singhs-358-run-knock-in-MS-Dhoni-biopic-actually-happened-Sushant-Singh-Rajput/articleshow/54714879.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Nevertheless, Bihar's efforts were thwarted by [[Punjab cricket team (India)|Punjab's]] 839 with Dhoni's future teammate [[Yuvraj Singh]] making 358.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ind.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/IND_LOCAL/U19/CB/KNOCK-OUTS/BIHAR-U19_PNJB-U19_CB-FINAL_16-19DEC1999.html|title=Scorecard: Cooch Behar Trophy Final 1999/2000 Season|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 May 2007|archive-date=13 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013204911/http://ind.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/IND_LOCAL/U19/CB/KNOCK-OUTS/BIHAR-U19_PNJB-U19_CB-FINAL_16-19DEC1999.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Cooch Behar 1999/00 (Final) – Bihar Under-19 v Punjab Under-19|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/119/119688.html|access-date=12 February 2017|archive-date=18 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418081159/https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/119/119688.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Dhoni's contribution in the tournament included 488 runs (9 matches, 12 innings), 5 fifties, 17 catches and 7 stumpings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ind.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/IND_LOCAL/U19/CB/STATS/IND_LOCAL_CB_AVS_BIHAR-U19.html|title=Statistics: Bihar Squad U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy Averages|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date=12 May 2007|archive-date=6 May 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090506110730/http://ind.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/IND_LOCAL/U19/CB/STATS/IND_LOCAL_CB_AVS_BIHAR-U19.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Dhoni made it to the East Zone U-19 squad for the CK Nayudu trophy in the 1999–2000 season but scored only 97 runs in four matches, as East Zone lost all four matches and finished last in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=East Zone Squad|url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/IND_LOCAL/U19/NAYUDU/SQUADS/NAYUDU_1999-2000_EAST-SQUAD.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212170441/http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/IND_LOCAL/U19/NAYUDU/SQUADS/NAYUDU_1999-2000_EAST-SQUAD.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|access-date=12 February 2017|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=CK Nayudu Trophy, 1999–2000 – Points Table|url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/IND_LOCAL/U19/NAYUDU/NAYUDU_1999-2000_TABLE.html|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]|access-date=12 February 2017|archive-date=12 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212170524/http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/IND_LOCAL/U19/NAYUDU/NAYUDU_1999-2000_TABLE.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=CK Nayudu Trophy 1999/00 Batting – Most Runs|url=http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/IND_LOCAL/U19/NAYUDU/STATS/IND_LOCAL_NAYUDU_AVS_BAT_MOST_RUNS.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212170729/http://static.espncricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1999-2000/IND_LOCAL/U19/NAYUDU/STATS/IND_LOCAL_NAYUDU_AVS_BAT_MOST_RUNS.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|access-date=12 February 2017|publisher=[[ESPNcricinfo]]}}</ref> | ||
=== Bihar cricket team === | === Bihar cricket team === | ||
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Dhoni was named vice-captain of the ODI team for the series against South Africa in Ireland and the subsequent India-England seven-match ODI series.<ref name="DhoniVC">{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/tss/tss3020/stories/20070519011900400.htm | title=The poster boy comes of age |publisher=[[The Sportstar]]|date=19 May 2007|access-date=23 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826055939/http://www.hinduonnet.com/tss/tss3020/stories/20070519011900400.htm |archive-date=26 August 2010 |url-status=usurped}}</ref> Dhoni, who received a 'B' grade contract in December 2005, was awarded an 'A' grade contract in June 2007. | Dhoni was named vice-captain of the ODI team for the series against South Africa in Ireland and the subsequent India-England seven-match ODI series.<ref name="DhoniVC">{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/tss/tss3020/stories/20070519011900400.htm | title=The poster boy comes of age |publisher=[[The Sportstar]]|date=19 May 2007|access-date=23 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826055939/http://www.hinduonnet.com/tss/tss3020/stories/20070519011900400.htm |archive-date=26 August 2010 |url-status=usurped}}</ref> Dhoni, who received a 'B' grade contract in December 2005, was awarded an 'A' grade contract in June 2007. | ||
He was also elected as the captain of the Indian squad for the World Twenty20 in September 2007 after seniors players like Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble refused to be part of T20 format. India won the first ever ICC World Twenty20 Tournament by defeating Pakistan in Final making India's first solo ICC Trophy Win since 1983. The world cup win saw Dhoni as future captain of Indian cricket team in all formats. | He was also elected as the captain of the Indian squad for the World Twenty20 in September 2007 after seniors players like Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble refused to be part of T20 format. India won the first ever ICC World Twenty20 Tournament by defeating Pakistan in Final making India's first solo ICC Trophy Win since 1983. The world cup win saw Dhoni as future captain of Indian cricket team in all formats. | ||
On 2 September 2007, Dhoni equalled his idol Adam Gilchrist's international record for the most dismissals in an innings in ODI by catching five English players and stumping one.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/australia/content/current/story/298279.html|title=Indian board revises list of contracted players|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|date=17 June 2007|access-date=19 June 2007|archive-date=12 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012221912/http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/australia/content/current/story/298279.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | On 2 September 2007, Dhoni equalled his idol Adam Gilchrist's international record for the most dismissals in an innings in ODI by catching five English players and stumping one.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/australia/content/current/story/298279.html|title=Indian board revises list of contracted players|publisher=[[Cricinfo]]|date=17 June 2007|access-date=19 June 2007|archive-date=12 October 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012221912/http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/australia/content/current/story/298279.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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In [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13|2012]], Pakistan toured India for a bilateral series for the first time in five years. In the three-match ODI series, Dhoni top-scored for India in all three innings; however, India lost the series 1–2. In the first ODI at [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium|Chennai]], he helped India recover from 29/5 to help post a total of 227 in 50 overs. Scoring 113 not out, he had a record partnership with [[Ravichandran Ashwin]], although India had lost .<ref>{{cite web |title=Under pressure, Dhoni scores unbeaten century {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/1st-odi-chennai-under-pressure-dhoni-scores-unbeaten-century-599554 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124210230/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22102632/pressure-dhoni-scores-unbeaten-century |archive-date=24 November 2020 |access-date=23 August 2020 |website=www.espncricinfo.com |language=en}}</ref> | In [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2012–13|2012]], Pakistan toured India for a bilateral series for the first time in five years. In the three-match ODI series, Dhoni top-scored for India in all three innings; however, India lost the series 1–2. In the first ODI at [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium|Chennai]], he helped India recover from 29/5 to help post a total of 227 in 50 overs. Scoring 113 not out, he had a record partnership with [[Ravichandran Ashwin]], although India had lost .<ref>{{cite web |title=Under pressure, Dhoni scores unbeaten century {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/1st-odi-chennai-under-pressure-dhoni-scores-unbeaten-century-599554 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124210230/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22102632/pressure-dhoni-scores-unbeaten-century |archive-date=24 November 2020 |access-date=23 August 2020 |website=www.espncricinfo.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Winning the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy]], Dhoni became the first and the only captain in international cricket to claim all [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] trophies. In the rain-shortened final against [[England cricket team|England]], he was out for a duck and ended the tournament with 27 runs from two innings. However, Dhoni's field placements and tactics were to India's advantage, as the team had beat the | Winning the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy]], Dhoni became the first and the only captain in international cricket to claim all [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] trophies. In the rain-shortened final against [[England cricket team|England]], he was out for a duck and ended the tournament with 27 runs from two innings. However, Dhoni's field placements and tactics were to India's advantage, as the team had beat the opposition by five runs (D/L method).<ref>{{cite web|title=Full Scorecard of India vs England Final 2013 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8081/scorecard/566948/england-vs-india-final-icc-champions-trophy-2013|access-date=6 September 2020|website=www.espncricinfo.com|language=en|archive-date=25 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125083916/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8081/scorecard/566948/england-vs-india-final-icc-champions-trophy-2013|url-status=live}}</ref> He was also named as captain and wicketkeeper of the 'Team of the Tournament' by the ICC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/178241|title=ICC announces Team of the Tournament|website=www.icc-cricket.com|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716214802/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/178241|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Just after the Champions Trophy, India toured [[West Indies]] for a tri-nation tournament against [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite web|title=West Indies Tri-Nation Series 2013, West Indies Tri-Nation Series 2013 score, Match schedules, fixtures, points table, results, news|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/8663/season/2013/west-indies-tri-nation-series|access-date=26 November 2020|website=www.espncricinfo.com|language=en|archive-date=30 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030152630/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/8663/season/2013/west-indies-tri-nation-series|url-status=live}}</ref> Dhoni had gotten injured at the start of the tournament itself and got ruled out for the whole tournament. However, despite not having fully recovered, he returned to play the final against Sri Lanka, once again only to find himself become a hero after single-handedly taking India to a victory by one wicket. Dhoni scored an unbeaten 45 off 52 balls while scoring 16 runs in the final over required for the victory. He was adjudged Man of the match for this performance.<ref>{{cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Sri Lanka vs India Final 2013 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8663/scorecard/597929/india-vs-sri-lanka-final-west-indies-tri-nation-series-2013|access-date=26 November 2020|website=www.espncricinfo.com|language=en|archive-date=13 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113145228/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8663/scorecard/597929/india-vs-sri-lanka-final-west-indies-tri-nation-series-2013|url-status=live}}</ref> | Just after the Champions Trophy, India toured [[West Indies]] for a tri-nation tournament against [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite web|title=West Indies Tri-Nation Series 2013, West Indies Tri-Nation Series 2013 score, Match schedules, fixtures, points table, results, news|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/8663/season/2013/west-indies-tri-nation-series|access-date=26 November 2020|website=www.espncricinfo.com|language=en|archive-date=30 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030152630/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/_/id/8663/season/2013/west-indies-tri-nation-series|url-status=live}}</ref> Dhoni had gotten injured at the start of the tournament itself and got ruled out for the whole tournament. However, despite not having fully recovered, he returned to play the final against Sri Lanka, once again only to find himself become a hero after single-handedly taking India to a victory by one wicket. Dhoni scored an unbeaten 45 off 52 balls while scoring 16 runs in the final over required for the victory. He was adjudged Man of the match for this performance.<ref>{{cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Sri Lanka vs India Final 2013 – Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8663/scorecard/597929/india-vs-sri-lanka-final-west-indies-tri-nation-series-2013|access-date=26 November 2020|website=www.espncricinfo.com|language=en|archive-date=13 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113145228/https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8663/scorecard/597929/india-vs-sri-lanka-final-west-indies-tri-nation-series-2013|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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Dhoni stepped down as captain of India in the limited over formats in January 2017, just ahead of the ODI series at [[English cricket team in India in 2016–17|home against England]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 January 2017 |title=MS Dhoni gives up India's ODI and T20 captaincy |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ms-dhoni-gives-up-india-s-odi-and-t20-captaincy-1075558 |url-status=live |access-date=20 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202085723/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1075558.html |archive-date=2 February 2017}}</ref> In the second game of the series, he scored 134 off 122 balls, that included a 256-run partnership for the fourth wicket along with [[Yuvraj Singh]]. The century, his tenth in ODIs, was his first in over three years.<ref>{{cite news |date=19 January 2017 |title=India win series with Yuvraj and Dhoni tons |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2016-17-1030195/india-vs-england-2nd-odi-1034821/match-report |url-status=live |access-date=20 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903123521/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1078381.html |archive-date=3 September 2017}}</ref> He was named as a wicketkeeper of the 'Team of the Tournament' at the 2017 Champions Trophy by Cricbuzz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/95290/champions-trophy-2017-team-of-the-tournament|title=Champions Trophy 2017: Team of the tournament|website=Cricbuzz|access-date=24 July 2019|archive-date=24 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724160940/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/95290/champions-trophy-2017-team-of-the-tournament|url-status=live}}</ref> He was also named in the ODI XI of the year by Cricbuzz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/99286/odi-xi-of-2017|title=ODI XI of 2017|work=Cricbuzz|access-date=25 July 2019|archive-date=25 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725180020/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/99286/odi-xi-of-2017|url-status=live}}</ref> | Dhoni stepped down as captain of India in the limited over formats in January 2017, just ahead of the ODI series at [[English cricket team in India in 2016–17|home against England]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 January 2017 |title=MS Dhoni gives up India's ODI and T20 captaincy |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ms-dhoni-gives-up-india-s-odi-and-t20-captaincy-1075558 |url-status=live |access-date=20 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202085723/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1075558.html |archive-date=2 February 2017}}</ref> In the second game of the series, he scored 134 off 122 balls, that included a 256-run partnership for the fourth wicket along with [[Yuvraj Singh]]. The century, his tenth in ODIs, was his first in over three years.<ref>{{cite news |date=19 January 2017 |title=India win series with Yuvraj and Dhoni tons |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2016-17-1030195/india-vs-england-2nd-odi-1034821/match-report |url-status=live |access-date=20 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903123521/http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1078381.html |archive-date=3 September 2017}}</ref> He was named as a wicketkeeper of the 'Team of the Tournament' at the 2017 Champions Trophy by Cricbuzz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/95290/champions-trophy-2017-team-of-the-tournament|title=Champions Trophy 2017: Team of the tournament|website=Cricbuzz|access-date=24 July 2019|archive-date=24 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724160940/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/95290/champions-trophy-2017-team-of-the-tournament|url-status=live}}</ref> He was also named in the ODI XI of the year by Cricbuzz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/99286/odi-xi-of-2017|title=ODI XI of 2017|work=Cricbuzz|access-date=25 July 2019|archive-date=25 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725180020/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/99286/odi-xi-of-2017|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
In August that year, during the fifth and final ODI [[Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2017|against Sri Lanka]] in [[R. Premadasa Stadium|Colombo]], he became the first wicket-keeper to effect 100 stumpings surpassing [[Kumar Sangakkara]], when he [[stumped]] [[Akila Dananjaya]] off [[Yuzvendra Chahal]].<ref>{{cite news |title=MS Dhoni creates world record, becomes the first wicketkeeper with 100 ODI stumpings |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-creates-world-record-becomes-first-wicketkeeper-with-100-odi-stumpings-4826848/ |access-date=19 January 2019 |work=The Indian Express |date=3 September 2017 |language=en-IN |archive-date=8 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008165250/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-creates-world-record-becomes-first-wicketkeeper-with-100-odi-stumpings-4826848/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He reached the milestone of effecting 400 dismissals in ODIs in February 2018, following the stumping of [[Aiden Markram]] in the third ODI of the [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2017–18|South Africa tour]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/ms-dhoni-first-indian-wicketkeeper-to-effect-400-dismissals-in-odis/articleshow/62825651.cms|title=MS Dhoni first Indian wicketkeeper to effect 400 dismissals in ODIs | In August that year, during the fifth and final ODI [[Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2017|against Sri Lanka]] in [[R. Premadasa Stadium|Colombo]], he became the first wicket-keeper to effect 100 stumpings surpassing [[Kumar Sangakkara]], when he [[stumped]] [[Akila Dananjaya]] off [[Yuzvendra Chahal]].<ref>{{cite news |title=MS Dhoni creates world record, becomes the first wicketkeeper with 100 ODI stumpings |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-creates-world-record-becomes-first-wicketkeeper-with-100-odi-stumpings-4826848/ |access-date=19 January 2019 |work=The Indian Express |date=3 September 2017 |language=en-IN |archive-date=8 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008165250/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-creates-world-record-becomes-first-wicketkeeper-with-100-odi-stumpings-4826848/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He reached the milestone of effecting 400 dismissals in ODIs in February 2018, following the stumping of [[Aiden Markram]] in the third ODI of the [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2017–18|South Africa tour]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/ms-dhoni-first-indian-wicketkeeper-to-effect-400-dismissals-in-odis/articleshow/62825651.cms|title=MS Dhoni first Indian wicketkeeper to effect 400 dismissals in ODIs|work=The Times of India|access-date=7 February 2018|archive-date=28 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328130538/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/ms-dhoni-first-indian-wicketkeeper-to-effect-400-dismissals-in-odis/articleshow/62825651.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Dhoni went past 10,000 ODI runs in the second ODI against England during his team's [[Indian cricket team in England in 2018|2018 tour]], and became the fourth Indian and twelfth overall to do so.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-england/ms-dhoni-becomes-second-wicketkeeper-to-score-10000-odi-runs/articleshow/64991910.cms|title=MS Dhoni becomes the second wicketkeeper to score 10,000 ODI runs|work=The Times of India|access-date=15 July 2018|archive-date=17 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817015304/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-england/ms-dhoni-becomes-second-wicketkeeper-to-score-10000-odi-runs/articleshow/64991910.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> He had a relatively mediocre series, having scored 79 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 63.20.<ref>{{cite news |title=Why Dhoni's World Cup place is in doubt |url=https://www.rediff.com/cricket/special/why-dhonis-world-cup-place-is-in-doubt/20180721.htm |access-date=19 January 2019 |work=Rediff |date=21 July 2018 |archive-date=9 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109030004/https://www.rediff.com/cricket/special/why-dhonis-world-cup-place-is-in-doubt/20180721.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=India in England ODI Series, 2018 Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12032;type=series |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 January 2019 |archive-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626201005/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12032;type=series |url-status=live }}</ref> This was followed by two poor performances for him in the ODI format; the [[2018 Asia Cup|Asia Cup]] that he finished with 77 runs in four innings at an average of 19.25<ref>{{cite web |title=West Indies series a big one for MS Dhoni ahead of 2019 World Cup: Sourav Ganguly |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-west-indies-ms-dhoni-2019-world-cup-sourav-ganguly-1372393-2018-10-21 |website=India Today |access-date=19 January 2019 |language=en |date=21 October 2018 |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417201439/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-west-indies-ms-dhoni-2019-world-cup-sourav-ganguly-1372393-2018-10-21 |url-status=live }}</ref> and the [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2018–19|home series against West Indies]] where he aggregated 50 runs from three innings.<ref>{{cite web |title=West Indies in India ODI Series, 2018/19 Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12635;type=series |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 January 2019 |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417212829/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12635;type=series |url-status=live }}</ref> Dhoni was given rest and thus wasn't available for the selection of the T20I squads for the series that followed and the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2018–19|Australia tour]] later that season.<ref>{{cite news |title=MS Dhoni dropped from T20I series against West Indies, Australia |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/west-indies-in-india/ms-dhoni-dropped-from-t20i-series-against-west-indies-australia/articleshow/66384159.cms |access-date=19 January 2019 |work=The Times of India |agency=Press Trust of India |date=27 October 2018 |archive-date=27 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027032020/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/west-indies-in-india/ms-dhoni-dropped-from-t20i-series-against-west-indies-australia/articleshow/66384159.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> However, he was included in the squad named for the ODI series there.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dhoni named by India for Australia ODIs |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ms-dhoni-india-odi-squad-australia-one-day-series-kohli-rohit-dhawan/2018-12-24 |access-date=19 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119074728/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ms-dhoni-india-odi-squad-australia-one-day-series-kohli-rohit-dhawan/2018-12-24 |archive-date=19 January 2019 |work=[[Cricket Australia]] |publisher=cricket.com.au |date=24 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref> In the three-match series, Dhoni found form and scored half-centuries in all three games with the latter two resulting in wins, helping India secure a 2–1 series victory, their first in a bilateral series on Australian soil. Dhoni finished with 193 runs and was named player of the series. He also became the fourth Indian to score more than 1,000 ODI runs there.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rao |first1=Santosh |title=MS Dhoni Becomes Fourth Indian To Achieve Stunning Feat in Australia |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2018-19/india-vs-australia-ms-dhoni-becomes-fourth-indian-to-score-1000-odi-runs-in-australia-1979744 |access-date=19 January 2019 |work=NDTV |date=18 January 2019 |language=en |archive-date=8 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108003306/https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2018-19/india-vs-australia-ms-dhoni-becomes-fourth-indian-to-score-1000-odi-runs-in-australia-1979744 |url-status=live }}</ref> | Dhoni went past 10,000 ODI runs in the second ODI against England during his team's [[Indian cricket team in England in 2018|2018 tour]], and became the fourth Indian and twelfth overall to do so.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-england/ms-dhoni-becomes-second-wicketkeeper-to-score-10000-odi-runs/articleshow/64991910.cms|title=MS Dhoni becomes the second wicketkeeper to score 10,000 ODI runs|work=The Times of India|access-date=15 July 2018|archive-date=17 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817015304/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-england/ms-dhoni-becomes-second-wicketkeeper-to-score-10000-odi-runs/articleshow/64991910.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> He had a relatively mediocre series, having scored 79 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 63.20.<ref>{{cite news |title=Why Dhoni's World Cup place is in doubt |url=https://www.rediff.com/cricket/special/why-dhonis-world-cup-place-is-in-doubt/20180721.htm |access-date=19 January 2019 |work=Rediff |date=21 July 2018 |archive-date=9 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109030004/https://www.rediff.com/cricket/special/why-dhonis-world-cup-place-is-in-doubt/20180721.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=India in England ODI Series, 2018 Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12032;type=series |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 January 2019 |archive-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626201005/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12032;type=series |url-status=live }}</ref> This was followed by two poor performances for him in the ODI format; the [[2018 Asia Cup|Asia Cup]] that he finished with 77 runs in four innings at an average of 19.25<ref>{{cite web |title=West Indies series a big one for MS Dhoni ahead of 2019 World Cup: Sourav Ganguly |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-west-indies-ms-dhoni-2019-world-cup-sourav-ganguly-1372393-2018-10-21 |website=India Today |access-date=19 January 2019 |language=en |date=21 October 2018 |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417201439/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-west-indies-ms-dhoni-2019-world-cup-sourav-ganguly-1372393-2018-10-21 |url-status=live }}</ref> and the [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2018–19|home series against West Indies]] where he aggregated 50 runs from three innings.<ref>{{cite web |title=West Indies in India ODI Series, 2018/19 Cricket Team Records & Stats |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12635;type=series |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=19 January 2019 |archive-date=17 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417212829/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=12635;type=series |url-status=live }}</ref> Dhoni was given rest and thus wasn't available for the selection of the T20I squads for the series that followed and the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2018–19|Australia tour]] later that season.<ref>{{cite news |title=MS Dhoni dropped from T20I series against West Indies, Australia |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/west-indies-in-india/ms-dhoni-dropped-from-t20i-series-against-west-indies-australia/articleshow/66384159.cms |access-date=19 January 2019 |work=The Times of India |agency=Press Trust of India |date=27 October 2018 |archive-date=27 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027032020/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/west-indies-in-india/ms-dhoni-dropped-from-t20i-series-against-west-indies-australia/articleshow/66384159.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> However, he was included in the squad named for the ODI series there.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dhoni named by India for Australia ODIs |url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ms-dhoni-india-odi-squad-australia-one-day-series-kohli-rohit-dhawan/2018-12-24 |access-date=19 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119074728/https://www.cricket.com.au/news/ms-dhoni-india-odi-squad-australia-one-day-series-kohli-rohit-dhawan/2018-12-24 |archive-date=19 January 2019 |work=[[Cricket Australia]] |publisher=cricket.com.au |date=24 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref> In the three-match series, Dhoni found form and scored half-centuries in all three games with the latter two resulting in wins, helping India secure a 2–1 series victory, their first in a bilateral series on Australian soil. Dhoni finished with 193 runs and was named player of the series. He also became the fourth Indian to score more than 1,000 ODI runs there.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rao |first1=Santosh |title=MS Dhoni Becomes Fourth Indian To Achieve Stunning Feat in Australia |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2018-19/india-vs-australia-ms-dhoni-becomes-fourth-indian-to-score-1000-odi-runs-in-australia-1979744 |access-date=19 January 2019 |work=NDTV |date=18 January 2019 |language=en |archive-date=8 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108003306/https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2018-19/india-vs-australia-ms-dhoni-becomes-fourth-indian-to-score-1000-odi-runs-in-australia-1979744 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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== Domestic career == | == Domestic career == | ||
He debuted in first class and [[List A cricket|List A]] Cricket in the season of [[1999-2000 Ranji Trophy|1999–2000]]. In domestic cricket | He debuted in first class and [[List A cricket|List A]] Cricket in the season of [[1999-2000 Ranji Trophy|1999–2000]]. In India's domestic cricket Dhoni played for the two state teams that is [[Bihar Cricket Team|Bihar]] and [[Jharkhand cricket team]]. He also played for [[India A]], Air India Blue, Indian Board President's XI, Rajasthan Cricket Association President's XI, East Zone, [[Rest of India cricket team|Rest of India]], East zone under 19, [[Chennai Super Kings]], [[Rising Pune Supergiant]] teams. In [[BCCI Corporate Trophy|BCCI Corporate trophy]] he played for [[Air India|Air India airlines']] "Air India team" until his resignation from the company in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=MS Dhoni profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/ms-dhoni-28081|access-date=23 October 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref name="sports.ndtv.com">{{cite web|title=MS Dhoni appointed vice-president of India Cements, a company headed by N Srinivasan {{!}} Cricket News|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-appointed-vice-president-of-india-cements-a-company-headed-by-n-srinivasan-1541635|access-date=29 November 2021|website=NDTVSports.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name="newindianexpress.com">{{cite web|title=Air India wins BCCI Corporate Trophy|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2009/sep/08/air-india-wins-bcci-corporate-trophy-84579.html|access-date=29 November 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> In [[2003–04 Vijay Hazare Trophy|2003-04 Vijay Hazare trophy]], he scored a century against [[Assam cricket team|Assam]]. On 8 February 2005 Dhoni played for India seniors in [[NKP Salve Challenger Trophy|Challenger trophy]], where he scored 102 nout out against India B.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=MS Dhoni's blistering ton inspires Jharkhand win in Vijay Hazare trophy. |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/cricket/260217/ms-dhoni-blistering-ton-inspires-jharkhand-win-in-vijay-hazare-trophy.html |url-status=live |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]].com}}</ref> In 2009, BCCI Corporate trophy, Dhoni scored 106 runs while playing for Air India Blue team against 'India Revenue team'. In the inning he hit 7 sixes and 7 fours at Chandigarh.<ref name="newindianexpress.com" /> [[Jharkhand State Cricket Association]] (JSCA) appointed him captain of the Jharkhand team in February 2017 for the [[2017-18 Vijay Hazare Trophy|2017-18 Vijay Hazare trophy]]. On 25 February 2017, he scored his first ever List-A (One day) century playing for Jharkhand; against [[Chhattisgarh cricket team]] he scored 107 runs. He lead the team to the quater final and scored 70 (108) not out in QF but Jharkhand lost against [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]] due to batting collapse.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mahendra Singh Dhoni named Jharkhand captain for Vijay Hazare Trophy |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/mahendra-singh-dhoni-jharkhand-vijay-hazare-trophy-961966-2017-02-22 |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=JHK vs DELHI, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015/16, 2nd Quarter-Final at Bengaluru, December 23, 2015 - Full Scorecard |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/vijay-hazare-trophy-2015-16-901115/jharkhand-vs-delhi-2nd-quarter-final-902075/full-scorecard |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> <ref name=":6" /> | ||
== Indian Premier League == | == Indian Premier League == | ||
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[[File:MS_Dhoni_2.jpg|thumb|right|Dhoni in 2008]] | [[File:MS_Dhoni_2.jpg|thumb|right|Dhoni in 2008]] | ||
Dhoni is a right-handed [[batsman]] and [[wicket-keeper]]. Dhoni is an unorthodox batsman. He deviates from conventional coaching manuals and showcases his unique batting technique. Dhoni displays a proclivity for hitting [[Full length (bowling)|full-length]] deliveries towards the [[Fielding (cricket)|Long-on]], [[Long off|Long-off]], and [[Midwicket|Midwicket regions]], rather than the conventional Cover region. Furthermore, he demonstrates remarkable skill in playing [[ | Dhoni is a right-handed [[batsman]] and [[wicket-keeper]]. Dhoni is an unorthodox batsman. He deviates from conventional coaching manuals and showcases his unique batting technique. Dhoni displays a proclivity for hitting [[Full length (bowling)|full-length]] deliveries towards the [[Fielding (cricket)|Long-on]], [[Long off|Long-off]], and [[Midwicket|Midwicket regions]], rather than the conventional Cover region. Furthermore, he demonstrates remarkable skill in playing [[pull shot]]s and hook shots off [[Short pitched bowling|short-pitched]] deliveries, putting pressure on the bowler to adjust their line and length accordingly. Dhoni holds the bat with a firm grip at the bottom of the handle, striking the ball with force and precision to clear the boundary. Despite this, he still retains the capability to produce awe-inspiring, long sixes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ragav|first=S. Dipak|title=Unorthodox Dhoni shows his method of big hitting|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/unorthodox-dhoni-shows-his-method-of-big-hitting/article19332978.ece|access-date=11 October 2021|website=Sportstar|date=22 July 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|others=PTI|date=23 August 2020|title=Looked like a maverick, destroyed whatever came in front of him: Holding lauds Dhoni|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/looked-like-a-maverick-destroyed-whatever-came-in-front-of-him-holding-lauds-dhoni/article32421867.ece|access-date=26 October 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He is known for his unorthodox captaincy and cool-headed demeanor on the field. As a batsman, he is recognized for his remarkable finishing skills in high-pressure situations, and his aggressive captaincy has earned him the reputation of a successful leader in Indian cricket. He has also been renowned for his lightning-fast glove-work [[Stump (cricket)|behind the stumps]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chopra |first=Aakash |author-link=Aakash Chopra |date=1 Sep 2015 |title=The MS Dhoni batting manual |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/book-extract-the-insider-906543 |website=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]}}</ref> | ||
Initially, Dhoni appeared as a lower-order attacking batsman but he gradually changed his playing style to deal with high-pressure scenarios and his growing responsibility as a captain. He is a powerful hitter of the ball and is one of the fastest men in running between the wickets.<ref>{{cite web|date=7 February 2017|title=10 fastest runners in the cricket world|url=https://cricket.yahoo.net/news/10-fastest-runners-cricket-world-144800169|access-date=22 December 2020|website=[[Yahoo! Cricket]]|archive-date=14 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314091938/https://cricket.yahoo.net/news/10-fastest-runners-cricket-world-144800169|url-status=live}}</ref> He made use of the [[helicopter shot]] technique,<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Sheringham|first1=Sam|title=World T20 cricket: Dilscoops, helicopter shots and the gangnam|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/19877241|access-date=4 June 2020|work=[[BBC Sport Online]]|publisher=[[BBC North]]|date=9 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604164314/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/19877241|archive-date=4 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> taught to him by a fellow player and childhood friend [[Santosh Lal]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Srihari|title=The tragic story of Santosh Lal – MS Dhoni's friend and the inventor of the helicopter shot|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/tragic-story-santosh-lal-dhonis-friend-inventor-helicopter-shot|website=[[Sportskeeda]]|publisher=Absolute Sports|access-date=4 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604170544/https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/tragic-story-santosh-lal-dhonis-friend-inventor-helicopter-shot|archive-date=4 June 2020|date=3 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=18 July 2013 |title=Jharkhand cricketer Santosh Lal dies aged 29 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jharkhand-cricketer-santosh-lal-dies-aged-29-652629 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200604173648/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29254377/shane-warne-birthday-wishes-certain-waugh |archive-date=4 June 2020 |access-date=4 June 2020 |website=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |publisher=[[ESPN Inc.]]}}</ref> | Initially, Dhoni appeared as a lower-order attacking batsman but he gradually changed his playing style to deal with high-pressure scenarios and his growing responsibility as a captain. He is a powerful hitter of the ball and is one of the fastest men in running between the wickets.<ref>{{cite web|date=7 February 2017|title=10 fastest runners in the cricket world|url=https://cricket.yahoo.net/news/10-fastest-runners-cricket-world-144800169|access-date=22 December 2020|website=[[Yahoo! Cricket]]|archive-date=14 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314091938/https://cricket.yahoo.net/news/10-fastest-runners-cricket-world-144800169|url-status=live}}</ref> He made use of the [[helicopter shot]] technique,<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Sheringham|first1=Sam|title=World T20 cricket: Dilscoops, helicopter shots and the gangnam|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/19877241|access-date=4 June 2020|work=[[BBC Sport Online]]|publisher=[[BBC North]]|date=9 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604164314/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/19877241|archive-date=4 June 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> taught to him by a fellow player and childhood friend [[Santosh Lal]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Srihari|title=The tragic story of Santosh Lal – MS Dhoni's friend and the inventor of the helicopter shot|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/tragic-story-santosh-lal-dhonis-friend-inventor-helicopter-shot|website=[[Sportskeeda]]|publisher=Absolute Sports|access-date=4 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604170544/https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/tragic-story-santosh-lal-dhonis-friend-inventor-helicopter-shot|archive-date=4 June 2020|date=3 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=18 July 2013 |title=Jharkhand cricketer Santosh Lal dies aged 29 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jharkhand-cricketer-santosh-lal-dies-aged-29-652629 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200604173648/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29254377/shane-warne-birthday-wishes-certain-waugh |archive-date=4 June 2020 |access-date=4 June 2020 |website=[[ESPNcricinfo]] |publisher=[[ESPN Inc.]]}}</ref> | ||
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== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Mahendra Dhoni's ancestral village is ''Lwali'', which is in ''Jaiti'' ''[[Tehsil|taluka]]'' of [[Almora district]] of the [[Uttarakhand]] state. The village has population of 20 to 30 families.{{Note label|Lwali have 60 families as per [[The Hindu]]'s article dated 26 September 2011.}}His father Pan Singh Dhoni left the village in 1970 in search of employment. He eventually settled in Ranchi. Dhoni's uncle Dhanpat Singh Dhauni and his cousin Hayat Singh Dhauni still lives in Lwali.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mohammad Anab|date=17 August 2020|title='MS Dhoni could have played for a few more years'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/dhoni-could-have-played-for-a-few-more-years-say-locals-of-his-native-almora-village/articleshow/77578499.cms|access-date=17 October 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|others=PTI|date=6 April 2011|title=Finally, a road for Dhoni's ancestral village|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Finally-a-road-for-Dhonis-ancestral-village/article14671784.ece|access-date=24 October 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
He married Sakshi Singh Rawat on 4 July 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrint_TOI&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOIKM/2010/07/06&ID=Ar02102|title=MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi Singh Rawat is an incurable romantic with little interest in cricket|access-date=3 July 2021|archive-date=19 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019005811/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib%3ALowLevelEntityToPrint_TOI&Type=text%2Fhtml&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOIKM%2F2010%2F07%2F06&ID=Ar02102|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|others=PTI|date=4 July 2010|title=Dhoni to wed tonight|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/Dhoni-to-wed-tonight/article16184780.ece|access-date=26 October 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | He married Sakshi Singh Rawat on 4 July 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrint_TOI&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOIKM/2010/07/06&ID=Ar02102|title=MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi Singh Rawat is an incurable romantic with little interest in cricket|access-date=3 July 2021|archive-date=19 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019005811/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib%3ALowLevelEntityToPrint_TOI&Type=text%2Fhtml&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOIKM%2F2010%2F07%2F06&ID=Ar02102|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|others=PTI|date=4 July 2010|title=Dhoni to wed tonight|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/Dhoni-to-wed-tonight/article16184780.ece|access-date=26 October 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>The wedding took place in [[Dehradun]], [[Uttarakhand]], one day after the couple got engaged.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sports/Cricket/Top-Stories/Dhoni-to-wed-tonight-BCCI-bigwigs-teammates-in-attendance/articleshow/6127123.cms |title=Dhoni set to tie knot on Sunday evening |work=The Times of India |date=4 July 2010 |access-date=20 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100708211824/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sports/Cricket/Top-Stories/Dhoni-to-wed-tonight-BCCI-bigwigs-teammates-in-attendance/articleshow/6127123.cms |archive-date=8 July 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/dhoni-sakshi-wedding-050710.html |title=Dhoni marries girlfriend in a hush hush manner |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=5 July 2010 |access-date=20 December 2010 |archive-date=15 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715042440/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/dhoni-sakshi-wedding-050710.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Dhoni and his wife have one daughter, Zeeva Dhoni.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 February 2015 |title='I am on national duty, so everything else can wait' |work=Telegraph India |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/39-i-am-on-national-duty-so-everything-else-can-wait-39/cid/1480803}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=6 February 2015 |title=Mahendra Singh Dhoni Becomes Father to a Baby Girl |work=NDTV |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/mahendra-singh-dhoni-becomes-father-to-a-baby-girl-1505545/amp/1}}</ref> | ||
The wedding took place in [[Dehradun]], one day after the couple got engaged.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sports/Cricket/Top-Stories/Dhoni-to-wed-tonight-BCCI-bigwigs-teammates-in-attendance/articleshow/6127123.cms |title=Dhoni set to tie knot on Sunday evening |work=The Times of India |date=4 July 2010 |access-date=20 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100708211824/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Sports/Cricket/Top-Stories/Dhoni-to-wed-tonight-BCCI-bigwigs-teammates-in-attendance/articleshow/6127123.cms |archive-date=8 July 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/dhoni-sakshi-wedding-050710.html |title=Dhoni marries girlfriend in a hush hush manner |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=5 July 2010 |access-date=20 December 2010 |archive-date=15 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715042440/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2010/dhoni-sakshi-wedding-050710.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Dhoni and his wife have one daughter, Zeeva Dhoni.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 February 2015 |title='I am on national duty, so everything else can wait' |work=Telegraph India |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/39-i-am-on-national-duty-so-everything-else-can-wait-39/cid/1480803}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=6 February 2015 |title=Mahendra Singh Dhoni Becomes Father to a Baby Girl |work=NDTV |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/mahendra-singh-dhoni-becomes-father-to-a-baby-girl-1505545/amp/1}}</ref> | He lives in his farmhouse outside Ranchi along with his mother and father, his old house is situated in the city. He is ardent pet lover thus have many Dogs as pet inside the farmhouse. Dhoni likes to drive automobiles, he has different kind of bikes and cars in his collection.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/off-the-field/watch-ms-dhonis-massive-bikes-and-cars-collection/amp_articleshow/101841616.cms&ved=2ahUKEwiU9MOMp9eBAxWkxjgGHRoMD2QQFnoECBoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw26YOGD6Og_gok3PY3Q3Z4N|website=Times of India|title=watch S Dhoni's [...] Car collection.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/mahendra-singh-dhoni-and-his-absolute-love-for-his-dogs-watch/story-yQIHmZ5SUxIHv8A8RztOjK_amp.html&ved=2ahUKEwiq_bmypteBAxWLxjgGHQlYB64QFnoECC4QAQ&usg=AOvVaw00NfvOp1nFpVUpm9kBYxG-|title= Dhoni and his absolute love for his dogs...}}</ref> He has purchased a house in Pune, Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/inside-ms-dhonis-rs-6-crore-worth-ranchi-farmhouse-named-kailashpati-personally-designed-by-ex-india-captain-see-pics-2647756.html/amp&ved=2ahUKEwiY8dKhpdeBAxVss1YBHa1tDrAQFnoECCgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw34IxIU5OEu1Z-7H7uuRuKw|website=Zee news}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://lokmat.news18.com/photogallery/pune/ms-dhoni-buys-new-house-in-pimpari-chinchwad-mhsd-557222.html&ved=2ahUKEwj9n_LapdeBAxXD1TQHHYrBCsgQu7wFegQIFxAM&usg=AOvVaw06ovp5A1rnwhdrOLx3n5Ir|website=[[Lokmat]]|title= MS Dhoni झाला पुणेकर या भागात घेतल घर...}}</ref> | ||
Dhoni is an enthusiast of the [[Indian Army]]. While spending a day with the [[Parachute Regiment (India)|parachute regiment]] in Ranchi, Dhoni said, "Since childhood I wanted to join the Army. Seeing the soldiers, I thought one day I'll be the same".<ref>{{cite web|title=I wanted to become a soldier, not a cricketer: Dhoni | Dhoni is an enthusiast of the [[Indian Army]]. While spending a day with the [[Parachute Regiment (India)|parachute regiment]] in Ranchi, Dhoni said, I wanted to become a soldier not a cricketer, "Since childhood I wanted to join the Army. Seeing the soldiers, I thought that one day I'll be the same".<ref name=":3">{{cite web|title=I wanted to become a soldier, not a cricketer: Dhoni |url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/i-wanted-to-become-a-soldier-not-a-cricketer-dhoni-1147527.html|access-date=11 October 2021|website=Firstpost|date=2 October 2013|language=en}}</ref> In 2011, he was bestowed with honorary rank of a Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army's 106 Infantry Battalion.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=...Lieutenant col Dhoni to serve Indian army in Kashmir... |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-lieutenant-colonel-ms-dhoni-to-serve-indian-army-in-kashmir-for-a-fortnight/334856/amp&ved=2ahUKEwjRj6WpoteBAxXCs1YBHZ4vACo4ChAWegQIGxAB&usg=AOvVaw2JbHt6btRfp4azjHjtOplw |url-status=live |website=Outlook}}</ref> In August 2019, he did 15 day cource with India's army, during which he was given lessons of army petroling, ammunition training. He visited [[Anantnag|Anantnag,]] [[Uri (India)|Uri]] during his stint in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] and served.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhoni deployed in Jammu and Kashmir... |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DjvwyQfbqziM%26pp%3DygUNI2Rob25pamFtbXVkYQ%253D%253D&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwilyZLyoNeBAxX_2DgGHdUrBzsQtwJ6BAgFEAE&usg=AOvVaw1XHgYH2f781_8jS3vUgNyt |url-status=live |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dhoni territorial army training... |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/cricket/story/ms-dhoni-territorial-army-training-completes-leh-airport-photos-lieutenant-colonel-1581698-2019-08-17&ved=2ahUKEwjXrOr_nteBAxXqmlYBHVIeBbQQFnoECAoQBQ&usg=AOvVaw25OIifT01yisYAg-SyqNWk |url-status=live |website=India Today}}</ref><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":3" /> | ||
He holds the post of vice-president marketing in India Cements Ltd. The company is | He holds the post of vice-president marketing in [[India Cements|India Cements Ltd]]. The company is owned by former BCCI president and IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings' owner [[N. Srinivasan]].<ref name="sports.ndtv.com" /><ref>{{Cite news|title=Mahendra Singh Dhoni named India Cements vice-president|work=Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/mahendra-singh-dhoni-named-india-cements-vice-president/articleshow/18289774.cms&ved=2ahUKEwippeTx0b30AhVOSmwGHcqgCEAQFnoECBMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2WSs5DkPCknlqv52wzsEAy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Jagannathan|first=K. T.|date=2 February 2013|title=India Cements appoints Dhoni as Vice-President|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/india-cements-appoints-dhoni-as-vicepresident/article4369568.ece|access-date=29 November 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/in-a-first-india-cements-ropes-in-its-vp-marketing-captain-cool-ms-dhoni-to-endorse-two-brands-8239391.html | title=In a first, India Cements ropes in its VP Marketing 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni to endorse two brands }}</ref> | ||
== International records == | == International records == | ||
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=== T20I cricket record === | === T20I cricket record === | ||
* Dhoni holds the record for playing the most T20I innings (76) and scored the most runs (1,153) before scoring a fifty<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/5-players-taken-most-innings-score-maiden-fifty-t20is/5|title=most innings to score maiden fifty in T20Is|date=2 February 2017|work=sportskeeda|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-date=7 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707144608/https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/5-players-taken-most-innings-score-maiden-fifty-t20is/5|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/ms-dhoni-registers-maiden-t20i-fifty-during-india-england-3rd-t20i-572441|title=first player to score 1000 T20I runs without a career fifty|work=cricket country|date=February 2017|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-date=2 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302090752/https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/ms-dhoni-registers-maiden-t20i-fifty-during-india-england-3rd-t20i-572441|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/yuzvendra-chahal-achieving-and-ms-dhoni-losing-world-record-other-statistical-highlights-from-india-england-3rd-t20i-572575|title=India v England 3rd T20I highlights|work=cricket country|date=2 February 2017|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-date=12 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012061525/https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/yuzvendra-chahal-achieving-and-ms-dhoni-losing-world-record-other-statistical-highlights-from-india-england-3rd-t20i-572575|url-status=live}}</ref> | * Dhoni holds the record for playing the most T20I innings (76) and scored the most runs (1,153) before scoring a fifty<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/5-players-taken-most-innings-score-maiden-fifty-t20is/5|title=most innings to score maiden fifty in T20Is|date=2 February 2017|work=sportskeeda|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-date=7 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707144608/https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/5-players-taken-most-innings-score-maiden-fifty-t20is/5|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/news/ms-dhoni-registers-maiden-t20i-fifty-during-india-england-3rd-t20i-572441|title=first player to score 1000 T20I runs without a career fifty|work=cricket country|date=February 2017|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-date=2 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302090752/https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/ms-dhoni-registers-maiden-t20i-fifty-during-india-england-3rd-t20i-572441|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/yuzvendra-chahal-achieving-and-ms-dhoni-losing-world-record-other-statistical-highlights-from-india-england-3rd-t20i-572575|title=India v England 3rd T20I highlights|work=cricket country|date=2 February 2017|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-date=12 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012061525/https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/yuzvendra-chahal-achieving-and-ms-dhoni-losing-world-record-other-statistical-highlights-from-india-england-3rd-t20i-572575|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
* Most stumpings as wicket-keeper in T20Is (34)<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/283793.html|title=Records / Twenty20 Internationals / Wicketkeeping records / Most dismissals in career|work=cricinfo|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-date=25 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425062952/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/283793.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | * Most stumpings as wicket-keeper in T20Is (34)<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/283793.html|title=Records / Twenty20 Internationals / Wicketkeeping records / Most dismissals in career|work=cricinfo|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-date=25 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425062952/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/283793.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
* Most catches as wicket keeper in a T20I innings (5)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/283353.html|title=Records / Twenty20 Internationals / Wicketkeeping records / Most catches in an innings|work=cricinfo|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-date=8 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708193558/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/283353.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | * Most catches as wicket keeper in a T20I innings (5)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/283353.html|title=Records / Twenty20 Internationals / Wicketkeeping records / Most catches in an innings|work=cricinfo|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-date=8 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708193558/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/slc-twenty20-15/content/records/283353.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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=== 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> 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 | 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> | ||
=== Territorial Army === | === Territorial Army === | ||
[[File:The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. V.K. Singh pipping in the Rank of Hon. Lt. Col. to Indian Skipper M.S. Dhoni, in New Delhi on November 01, 2011.jpg|thumb|The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. [[V. K. Singh|V.K. Singh]] pipping in the Rank of Hon. Lt. Col. to M.S. Dhoni]] | [[File:The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. V.K. Singh pipping in the Rank of Hon. Lt. Col. to Indian Skipper M.S. Dhoni, in New Delhi on November 01, 2011.jpg|thumb|The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. [[V. K. Singh|V.K. Singh]] pipping in the Rank of Hon. Lt. Col. to M.S. Dhoni]] | ||
Dhoni holds an [[honorary rank]] of [[Lieutenant colonel|Lieutenant Colonel]] in the [[Parachute Regiment (India)|Parachute Regiment]] of the [[Territorial Army (India)|Indian Territorial Army]] (106 Para TA battalion).<ref | Dhoni holds an [[honorary rank]] of [[Lieutenant colonel|Lieutenant Colonel]] in the [[Parachute Regiment (India)|Parachute Regiment]] of the [[Territorial Army (India)|Indian Territorial Army]] (106 Para TA battalion).<ref name="Saharoy"/> The honorary rank was presented to him by the [[Indian Army]] in 2011 for his service to the nation as a [[cricket]]er.<ref name="The Hindu"/> | ||
After completing five parachute training jumps from Indian Army aircraft in the Agra training camp, he became a [[Paratrooper|qualified paratrooper]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lavania|first=Deepak|date=21 August 2020|title=Dhoni 'the paratrooper' knew how to land smoothly | After completing five parachute training jumps from Indian Army aircraft in the Agra training camp, he became a [[Paratrooper|qualified paratrooper]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lavania|first=Deepak|date=21 August 2020|title=Dhoni 'the paratrooper' knew how to land smoothly |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/dhoni-the-paratrooper-knew-how-to-land-smoothly/articleshow/77578267.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:https://m.timesofindia.com/city/agra/dhoni-the-paratrooper-knew-how-to-land-smoothly/amp_articleshow/77578267.cms|archive-date=21 August 2020|access-date=23 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In August 2019 he completed a two-week stint with the Territorial Army in [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Lieutenant Colonel MS Dhoni completes 15-day Army stint. |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ms-dhoni-territorial-army-training-completes-leh-airport-photos-lieutenant-colonel-1581698-2019-08-17 |website=www.indiatoday.in |publisher=India Today |access-date=17 August 2019 |archive-date=2 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102100307/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ms-dhoni-territorial-army-training-completes-leh-airport-photos-lieutenant-colonel-1581698-2019-08-17 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
== Awards and achievements == | == Awards and achievements == | ||
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== In media == | == In media == | ||
* A movie was made based on Dhoni's life, from his childhood to the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]], titled ''[[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story]]'', with [[Sushant Singh Rajput]] in the titular role was released on | * A movie was made based on Dhoni's life, from his childhood to the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]], titled ''[[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story]]'', with [[Sushant Singh Rajput]] in the titular role was released on 29 September 2016 with critical and commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|date=19 October 2016|title=MS Dhoni: The Untold Story Plot Summary|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/MS-Dhoni-The-Untold-Story-Plot-Summary/articleshow/54934334.cms|access-date=2 December 2020|website=The Times of India|archive-date=3 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703181300/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/MS-Dhoni-The-Untold-Story-Plot-Summary/articleshow/54934334.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
* He was in the [[Disney+ Hotstar]] 2019 docudrama ''[[Roar of the Lion (web series)]],'' This five-episode docudrama tried to unravel the darkest phase of MS Dhoni's cricketing career, involving the ban on Chennai Super Kings due to the illegal betting activities by the team's main official, [[Gurunath Meiyappan]].<ref name="Jul 14" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Roar of the Lion|url=https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/roar-of-the-lion/1260003996|access-date=23 October 2021|website=Disney+ Hotstar|language=en}}</ref> | * He was in the [[Disney+ Hotstar]] 2019 docudrama ''[[Roar of the Lion (web series)]],'' This five-episode docudrama tried to unravel the darkest phase of MS Dhoni's cricketing career, involving the ban on Chennai Super Kings due to the illegal betting activities by the team's main official, [[Gurunath Meiyappan]].<ref name="Jul 14" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Roar of the Lion|url=https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/roar-of-the-lion/1260003996|access-date=23 October 2021|website=Disney+ Hotstar|language=en}}</ref> | ||
* ''The Dhoni Touch: unraveling the enigma that is Mahendra Singh Dhoni'', a book by Bharat Sundaresan.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Popular biographies & autobiographies of Indian cricketers |date=31 January 2020 |first=Aarohy |last=Kapoor|work=[[Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/most-searched-products/books/virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-sachin-tendulkar-more-biographies-autobiographies-of-indian-cricketers/articleshow/71565207.cms}}</ref> | * ''The Dhoni Touch: unraveling the enigma that is Mahendra Singh Dhoni'', a book by Bharat Sundaresan.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Popular biographies & autobiographies of Indian cricketers |date=31 January 2020 |first=Aarohy |last=Kapoor|work=[[Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/most-searched-products/books/virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-sachin-tendulkar-more-biographies-autobiographies-of-indian-cricketers/articleshow/71565207.cms}}</ref> | ||
* [[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]] (2012), directed and produced by [[Prakash Raj]]. Where the plot illustrates the conflicting interests of a father and his son; the father wants his son to study [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]], but his son is more interested in sports and wants to become a famous cricketer like [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni]].<ref>{{cite web|author=INN |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tollywood/audio-release-dhoni-month-326 |title=Audio release of Dhoni this month |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2012-01-03 |access-date=2012-08-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202141301/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tollywood/audio-release-dhoni-month-326 |archive-date=2 February 2016 |df=dmy }}</ref><ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-12/news-interviews/30616727_1_prakash-raj-directorial-debut-dhoni | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716173459/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-12/news-interviews/30616727_1_prakash-raj-directorial-debut-dhoni | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 July 2012 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Dhoni is a thought provoking film | date=12 January 2012}}</ref> It was based on the Marathi film ''[[Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho]]'' by [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]. | * [[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]] (2012), directed and produced by [[Prakash Raj]]. Where the plot illustrates the conflicting interests of a father and his son; the father wants his son to study [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]], but his son is more interested in sports and wants to become a famous cricketer like [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni]].<ref>{{cite web|author=INN |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tollywood/audio-release-dhoni-month-326 |title=Audio release of Dhoni this month |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2012-01-03 |access-date=2012-08-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202141301/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tollywood/audio-release-dhoni-month-326 |archive-date=2 February 2016 |df=dmy }}</ref><ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-12/news-interviews/30616727_1_prakash-raj-directorial-debut-dhoni | archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716173459/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-12/news-interviews/30616727_1_prakash-raj-directorial-debut-dhoni | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 July 2012 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Dhoni is a thought provoking film | date=12 January 2012}}</ref> It was based on the Marathi film ''[[Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho]]'' by [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]. | ||
* Dhoni is making his debut film production venture, along with his wife Sakshi unveiled the teaser of the Tamil film 'Let's Get Married' starring [[Harish Kalyan]] and Ivana. Sakhi conceptualises the film’s story and is produced by Dhoni's production house Dhoni Entertainment.<ref>{{cite news|title=LGM teaser: MS Dhoni’s debut feature production looks like a fun-filled romantic drama|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/lgm-teaser-ms-dhonis-debut-feature-production-looks-like-fun-filled-romantic-drama-8651995/|date=8 June 2023|work=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MS Dhoni & Sakshi unveil Harish Kalyan's 'LGM' teaser|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ms-dhoni-sakshi-unveil-harish-kalyans-lgm-teaser/articleshow/100829173.cms?pcode=461|date=7 June 2023|work=[[Times of india|Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Watch: MS Dhoni drops teaser of his production venture 'Let's Get Married' starring Harish Kalyan and Ivana|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-watch-ms-dhoni-drops-teaser-of-his-production-venture-let-s-get-married-starring-harish-kalyan-and-ivana-3046665|date=8 June 2023|work=[[DNA India]]}}</ref> | * Dhoni is making his debut film production venture, along with his wife Sakshi unveiled the teaser of the Tamil film 'Let's Get Married' starring [[Harish Kalyan]] and Ivana. Sakhi conceptualises the film’s story and is produced by Dhoni's production house Dhoni Entertainment.<ref>{{cite news|title=LGM teaser: MS Dhoni’s debut feature production looks like a fun-filled romantic drama|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/lgm-teaser-ms-dhonis-debut-feature-production-looks-like-fun-filled-romantic-drama-8651995/|date=8 June 2023|work=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MS Dhoni & Sakshi unveil Harish Kalyan's 'LGM' teaser|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ms-dhoni-sakshi-unveil-harish-kalyans-lgm-teaser/articleshow/100829173.cms?pcode=461|date=7 June 2023|work=[[Times of india|Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Watch: MS Dhoni drops teaser of his production venture 'Let's Get Married' starring Harish Kalyan and Ivana|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-watch-ms-dhoni-drops-teaser-of-his-production-venture-let-s-get-married-starring-harish-kalyan-and-ivana-3046665|date=8 June 2023|work=[[DNA India]]}}</ref> | ||
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