Name Hindi: म स धोनी / Gender Man
About MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni, whose full name is Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is one of the most famous personalities in the field of cricket. He was born on July 7th, 1981, in Ranchi (which then was a part of Bihar but now lies in the state of Jharkhand), India. Known for his unmatched leadership skills and hard-hitting ability with the bat, Dhoni has left an indomitable mark on Indian as well as world cricket.
Career Start and Achievements
Dhoni started playing cricket at a very young age at school and club level and made his debut for Bihar in 1998-99. Following this, he consistently performed well and subsequently got selected to play for East Zone U-19 team during CK Nayudu trophy. This marked the beginning of his professional cricketing journey.
- In 2004, he received his first international call-up and made his ODI (One Day International) debut against Bangladesh.
- MS Dhoni played his maiden Test match in 2005 December against Sri Lanka.
- He also became the captain of Indian Cricket team in the year 2007 and under his captaincy; India won inaugural World Twenty20 title held in South Africa.
- The crowning glory came when Dhoni’s astute captaincy led India to win ICC Cricket World Cup after 28 years in April 2011.
Famous Moments
There are several standout moments which fans associate with MS Dhoni:
- The six he hit to secure victory against Sri Lanka in the final match of ICC Cricket World Cup on April 2, 2011. This unforgettable moment was captured in time and is fondly remembered by fans all over the world as ‘The Dhoni Six’.
- Another highlight of his career clout came when he promoted himself up the order ahead of Yuvraj Singh in World Cup final in 2011, a brilliant tactical move that still evokes awe.
Awards and Recognitions
Dhoni has received numerous awards for his exceptional contributions to cricket. These include:
- The prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2008.
- In 2009, he was awarded Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award.
- In 2016, he was bestowed with Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian award given by Indian Government.
- Besides these accolades, Dhoni won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (India’s highest honor given for achievement in sports) in 2007-2008.
MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15th,2020 but continues to play actively in domestic leagues around the world. His legacy is unstained – regarded not only as one of greatest cricketers but also one of sharp-minded strategists and respected leaders of the game.
