Mahendra Singh Dhoni, commonly known as MS Dhoni, was born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India. Renowned for his exceptional leadership and finishing abilities, Dhoni is considered one of the greatest wicket-keeper batsmen and captains in cricket history.
Personal Life
- Family: Son of Pan Singh, who worked for MECON, and Devaki Devi, a homemaker. Dhoni has an elder brother, Narendra Singh Dhoni, and a sister, Jayanti Gupta.
- Marriage: Married Sakshi Singh Rawat on July 4, 2010.
- Children: The couple has a daughter, Ziva Dhoni, born on February 6, 2015.
Cricketing Career
Dhoni’s cricketing journey is distinguished by his aggressive batting style, sharp wicket-keeping skills, and astute captaincy. Below is a detailed breakdown of his career statistics:
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 90 | 144 | 16 | 4,876 | 224 | 38.09 | 59.11 | 6 | 33 | 256 | 38 |
| ODIs | 350 | 297 | 84 | 10,773 | 183* | 50.57 | 87.56 | 10 | 73 | 321 | 123 |
| T20Is | 98 | 85 | 42 | 1,617 | 56* | 37.60 | 126.13 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 34 |
| First-Class | 131 | 211 | 20 | 7,038 | 224 | 36.84 | – | 9 | 47 | 364 | 57 |
| List A | 423 | 367 | 112 | 13,353 | 183* | 50.10 | – | 17 | 84 | 425 | 148 |
Note: ‘-‘ indicates data not specified.
Records and Achievements
- Captaincy:
- Led India to victory in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, making him the only captain to win all three major ICC trophies.
- Under his leadership, India achieved the number one ranking in Test cricket in 2009.
- Batting Milestones:
- Holds the record for the highest score by a wicket-keeper in ODIs (183* against Sri Lanka in 2005).
- First Indian wicket-keeper to score 4,000 Test runs.
- Wicket-Keeping Records:
- Most stumpings in international cricket across all formats.
- Awards:
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2007)
- Padma Shri (2009)
- Padma Bhushan (2018)
- ICC ODI Player of the Year (2008, 2009)
Net Worth and Assets
- Net Worth: Estimated at approximately ₹1,040 crore (around $127 million) as of July 2023.
- Residence: Owns a luxurious farmhouse named “Kailashpati” in Ranchi, spread over 7 acres.
- Car Collection: Includes high-end vehicles such as Hummer H2, Audi Q7, Mitsubishi Pajero SFX, Land Rover Freelander 2, Ferrari 599 GTO, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Nissan Jonga, Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, Mercedes-Benz GLE, and Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.
- Bike Collection: An avid motorcycle enthusiast, Dhoni’s collection features over 100 bikes, including models like the Confederate X132 Hellcat, Kawasaki Ninja H2, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, and Ducati 1098.
- Business Ventures:
- Co-owner of the Chennaiyin FC football club in the Indian Super League.
- Launched a lifestyle brand named “Seven,” focusing on active lifestyle apparel and footwear.
MS Dhoni’s unparalleled contributions to cricket, combined with his ventures beyond the sport, have solidified his status as one of India’s most iconic and influential sports personalities.
