Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer, Wicket-keeper, Former Captain |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/07/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
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| Known As | Captain Cool |
| Summary | Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian national cricket team. Rose to prominence in the early 21st century and is considered one of the most successful wicket-keeper-batsmen in cricket history. |
| International Debut | 23 December 2004 (ODI against Bangladesh) |
| Test Debut | December 2005 (against Sri Lanka) |
| T20I Debut | 1 December 2006 (against South Africa) |
| Retirement | 2020 from international cricket |
Physical Stats & More
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
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| Role | Wicket-keeper-batsman |
Personal Life
| Family Background | Hindu Rajput family |
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Family
| Father | Pan Singh Dhoni |
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| Mother | Devki Devi |
| Paternal Village | Almora district |
Career
| First Class Debut | 1999 (Bihar) |
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| International Career Span | 2004-2020 |
| Test Career | Retired 2014 |
| Limited Overs Career | Continued till 2019 |
| International Runs | 17,266 runs |
| ODI Runs | 10,000+ runs at average of 50+ |
| IPL Team | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| IPL Titles Won | 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
| Champions League T20 Titles | 2 (2010, 2014) |
| IPL Runs | 5,000+ runs (first wicket-keeper to achieve this) |
| Major Captaincy Achievements |
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Style Quotient
| Nickname | Captain Cool |
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| Known For | Ability to stay calm during high-pressure matches, finishing ability |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Made his first class debut for Bihar in 1999 | |
| 2. Scored unbeaten 183 runs off 145 balls in third ODI at Jaipur against Sri Lanka in 2005 | |
| 3. In 2011 World Cup final, promoted himself up the order and scored crucial runs against Sri Lanka | |
| 4. Hit a six of 112 meters in 2012 against Australia in final over of Clint McKay | |
| 5. Received Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards | |
| 6. In 2013 Champions Trophy final against England, was out for a duck but India won by 5 runs on DLS method |