M. S. Dhoni

Description: (Cricketer)

M. S. Dhoni is an Indian cricketer best remembered for leading the Indian ODI team to its second World Cup win in 2011. He made his ODI debut for the national team on December 23, 2004, against Bangladesh and went on to serve as the captain of the Indian ODI team from 2007 to 2016. He debuted as a Test player against Sri Lanka on 2nd December 2005, and led the team in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014. Known for his aggressive playing style, he is revered as one of the best "finishers" in the limited over format of the game. He is also one of the most successful Indian captains and holds a number of records for his captaincy. Notably, the Indian team became the No.1 Test team in 2009 under his captaincy. He also led the Indian team to win the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. While his achievements in the IPL format often get overshadowed by his international records, he also helped his team, Chennai Super Kings, win IPL twice in 2010 and 2011.

Overview

Birthday July 7, 1981 (Cancer)
Born In India
Alternative names Mahendra Singh Dhoni, MS Dhoni
Height 175 cm
Spouse/Ex- Sakshi Dhoni (m. 2010)
Parents Pan Singh
Devaki Devi
Children Ziva
Relatives Jayanti Gupta, Narendra Singh Dhoni

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What is M. S. Dhoni known for in cricket? M. S. Dhoni is known for his exceptional wicket-keeping skills, calm demeanor under pressure, and finishing matches with his powerful batting.
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