Mahendra Singh Dhoni,
fondly known as MS Dhoni, is one of the greatest Indian cricketers of all time. Born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Dhoni began his cricketing journey at a very young age. He made his debut for the Indian cricket team in December 2004 and soon became a household name in the country.
Career:
Dhoni started his cricketing journey as a goalkeeper in his school’s football team but was soon noticed by his coach for his wicket-keeping skills in cricket. He made his debut for Bihar in the 1999-2000 season and played for the state until the formation of Jharkhand in 2000.
Dhoni made his first-class debut for Jharkhand in 1999-2000 and played for the state until 2003-04. He was then selected to play for the India A team and made a name for himself with some impressive performances. His consistent performances in domestic cricket and for the India A team earned him a call-up to the Indian cricket team in 2004.
Dhoni made his debut for India in a One Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh in December 2004. He scored 0 runs in his first match but soon established himself as a match-winner for India. He made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in December 2005 and scored a half-century in his first innings.
Dhoni’s breakthrough performance came in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, where he led India to victory in the tournament. He was also named the player of the tournament for his outstanding performances with both bat and gloves.
Dhoni was appointed the captain of the Indian cricket team in 2007, and he soon became one of the most successful captains in the history of Indian cricket. He led India to victory in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
Dhoni also led the Chennai Super Kings to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2010, 2011, and 2018. He is widely regarded as one of the best finishers in the history of cricket, and his calm and composed demeanor on the field has earned him the nickname “Captain Cool.”
Awards and Achievements:
Dhoni’s list of awards and achievements is long and impressive. He has been awarded the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan awards by the Indian government for his contributions to Indian cricket.
He has also been named the ICC ODI Player of the Year on two occasions (2008 and 2009) and was named the captain of the ICC World Test XI in 2009, 2010, and 2013. In 2011, he was named the captain of the ICC ODI Team of the Year.
Dhoni has scored over 17,000 runs in international cricket and has taken over 800 dismissals as a wicket-keeper. He is also the only captain in the history of cricket to have won all three ICC limited-overs trophies (World Cup, World Twenty20, and Champions Trophy).
Records:
Dhoni holds several records in international cricket. He is the first Indian wicket-keeper to score 4,000 runs in Test cricket and holds the record for the most dismissals (294) by an Indian wicket-keeper in ODIs.
He is also the first captain in the history of cricket to score a century in a World Cup final, achieving the feat in the 2011 ICC
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, has been a private person when it comes to his personal life. However, there have been some reports about his love life over the years.
Dhoni got married to Sakshi Singh Rawat, his childhood friend, on July 4, 2010, in a private ceremony in Dehradun. The couple had known each other since their school days in Ranchi, but they lost touch after Dhoni moved to Kharagpur for his studies. They reconnected when Dhoni was playing for the Indian cricket team, and Sakshi was working as an intern at a hotel in Kolkata.
Dhoni and Sakshi’s wedding was a private affair, and only a few close friends and family members were invited to the ceremony. The couple has a daughter, Ziva, who was born in 2015.
There were rumors about Dhoni’s alleged affairs before his marriage to Sakshi. He was rumored to be in a relationship with a South Indian actress, Lakshmi Rai, and later with Deepika Padukone. However, there was no confirmation from Dhoni or his alleged partners about these rumors.
Overall, Dhoni has maintained a low profile when it comes to his personal life and has always kept his focus on cricket. He is known for his calm and composed demeanor on and off the field, and his love life has never been a topic of discussion for him in the public domain.