MS Dhoni Quick Facts
| Full Name | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Profession | Cricketer, Wicket-keeper Batter |
| Date of Birth | 7 July 1981 |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Role | Wicket-keeper batter |
| Shirt Number | 7 |
| Domestic Teams | Bihar (1999 to 2004), Jharkhand (2004 to 2017) |
| IPL Teams | Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant (2016 to 2017) |
| Spouse | Sakshi Singh Rawat |
| Nationality | Indian |
MS Dhoni Career Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s / 50s | Highest Score | Catches / Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 90 | 4,876 | 38.09 | 6 / 33 | 224 | 256 / 38 |
| ODI | 350 | 10,773 | 50.57 | 10 / 73 | 183* | 321 / 123 |
| T20I | 98 | 1,617 | 37.60 | 0 / 2 | 56 | 57 / 34 |
MS Dhoni International Career Journey
| Format | Debut | Last Match |
|---|---|---|
| ODI | 23 December 2004 v Bangladesh | 9 July 2019 v New Zealand |
| Test | 2 December 2005 v Sri Lanka | 26 December 2014 v Australia |
| T20I | 1 December 2006 v South Africa | 27 February 2019 v Australia |
Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on 15 August 2020.
MS Dhoni ICC Trophies as Captain
| Tournament | Year | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| ICC World Twenty20 | 2007 | Won the inaugural edition |
| ICC Cricket World Cup | 2011 | Player of the Match in the final with an unbeaten 91 |
| ICC Champions Trophy | 2013 | Won in England |
MS Dhoni IPL Record
| Team | Seasons | Titles as Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 2008 to 2015, 2018 onwards | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 2016 to 2017 | – |
Dhoni’s five IPL titles as captain are a joint record. He continued with Chennai Super Kings into the 2026 season.
MS Dhoni Awards and Honours
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna |
| 2008, 2009 | ICC ODI Player of the Year |
| 2009 | Padma Shri |
| 2011 | Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Territorial Army |
| 2018 | Padma Bhushan |
| 2025 | ICC Cricket Hall of Fame |
Personal Life
Dhoni married Sakshi Singh Rawat on 4 July 2010 in Dehradun. The couple have a daughter, born in February 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions About MS Dhoni
When did MS Dhoni retire from international cricket?
He announced his retirement from international cricket on 15 August 2020.
How many ICC trophies did MS Dhoni win as captain?
Three: the 2007 World Twenty20, the 2011 Cricket World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
How many IPL titles has MS Dhoni won?
Five as captain of Chennai Super Kings: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.
