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M Sdhoni Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) - Indian Cricketer Height: 1.75 m DOB: July 7, 1981

One of the most loved and scrutinised cricketers to have ever been born in India - Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the perfect story for every small town boy/girl who wants to make it big in life. Hailing from the cricketing backwaters - Jharkhand, Dhoni is unarguably the second most popular player in the cricket frenzy nation after 'God' Sachin Tendulkar. Going by the statistics, Dhoni is India's most successful captain and under his leadership, India have won the top prize in all formats of the gentlemen's game - the inaugural World Twenty20 on his captaincy debut in 2007, No.1 Test ranking for 18 months starting December 2009, and the 50-over World Cup in 2011 in Mumbai. He is also the first captain in the world to win three different ICC trophies. Dhoni also led India to a memorable 2013 Champions Trophy triumph in England. During his now more than 14-years long international career, Dhoni has played an integral part in many of India's famous victories. For his impressive match-winning skills, the veteran batsman has also been christened with the tag of 'one of the best finishers in the sport', especially in the limited-overs format. However, with age catching up - Dhoni's batting abilities are on the wane but his electric reflexes and impeccable instincts behind the stumps still make him an indispensable asset to Team India. With the countdown of the 2019 ICC World Cup already started, India still needs the services of one of its biggest stalwarts who is responsible for taking the team to insurmountable heights.

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MS Dhoni celebrates with Deepak Chahar.

MS Dhoni defies age, leaps in thin air to complete jaw-dropping catch in IPL 2024

Cricket | Mar 27, 2024, 11:57 AM IST

MS Dhoni is the oldest player in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team. At 42, the former Chennai skipper is still agile and is donning the wicket-keeping gloves in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli surpasses MS Dhoni, Chris Gayle and Shikhar Dhawan with his 77-run knock vs PBKS in IPL

Cricket | Mar 26, 2024, 02:45 PM IST

Virat Kohli was back at his best in the sixth match of IPL 2024 playing a match-winning knock of 77 runs against Punjab Kings. With his sublime batting, he also went past three players at a time in the list of IPL records.

Sidharth Malhotra's Yodha

MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar watch Sidharth Malhotra's Yodha in Chennai | Watch Video

Mar 26, 2024, 10:46 AM IST

The first game of IPL was won by CSK by 6 wickets in Chennai. And seems like after the first win, MS Dhoni's army went for the movie.

Gujarat Titans bowling coach Ashish Nehra having an interaction with Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni and Ajinkya

CSK vs GT: Head-to-head record between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans ahead of match 7

Cricket | Mar 26, 2024, 09:30 AM IST

Both Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) have won their respective season openers by defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI).

Shivam Dube was tested by RCB's short-ball plans but came

MS Dhoni impressed by Dube's six off Joseph as left-hander decimates RCB's short-ball plan - WATCH

Cricket | Mar 23, 2024, 04:13 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opened their IPL 2024 campaign with a win against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as they chased down 174 runs without much discomfort. Shivam Dube stayed till the end for the Super Kings and despite being tested by RCB's short-ball plan.

Ruturaj Gaikwad sitting alongside MS Dhoni during a CSK practice session.

India TV Poll Results: Can Ruturaj Gaikwad replicate MS Dhoni's success as CSK's captain in the IPL?

Cricket | Mar 23, 2024, 11:12 AM IST

Ruturaj Gaikwad has emerged as a promising batter for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the past few seasons. He was the second-leading run-getter for Chennai during the IPL 2023 season behind Devon Conway.

IPL 2024

'Be ready': MS Dhoni had hinted Ruturaj Gaikwad about CSK captaincy last year

Cricket | Mar 22, 2024, 11:35 AM IST

The cricketing world was shocked to see Ruturaj Gaikwad in the captains' meeting ahead of the opening game of IPL 2024. Soon, CSK too made the news official that MS Dhoni has handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj. But the latter was hinted at captaincy by Dhoni last year itself.

MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad during a CSK practice session.

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming on MS Dhoni's decision to step down as captain

Cricket | Mar 22, 2024, 09:22 AM IST

MS Dhoni has stepped down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL 2024 season. CSK's opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad is the new captain of the franchise.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis

CSK vs RCB match prediction: Who will win in IPL 2024 match 1? Top performers and probable XIs

Cricket | Mar 22, 2024, 09:52 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings will kick off their title defence under the new leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad when they host Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of the Indian Premier League 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk on Friday, March 22.

Faf du Plessis and MS Dhoni

CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 pitch report: How will surface at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai play?

Cricket | Mar 22, 2024, 11:21 AM IST

Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to clash in the Indian Premier League 2024 opening match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk on Friday, March 22. CSK have recorded four wins in last five encounters against RCB and are favourites to win in the IPL 2024 opener.

Ruturaj Gaikwad

'Not much for me to do' - Ruturaj Gaikwad on replacing MS Dhoni as CSK captain for IPL 2024

Cricket | Mar 21, 2024, 09:31 PM IST

"It is a privilege. More than that, it is a huge responsibility but I am really excited because of the kind of group we have. Everyone's experienced enough so not much of a thing for me to do," Ruturaj Gaikwad said in his first reaction.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni

End of an era as IPL kicks off without any of Dhoni-Kohli-Rohit as captain for first time since 2013

Cricket | Mar 21, 2024, 08:26 PM IST

A day before a mega opening clash in the IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings shocked the cricket world by announcing Ruturaj Gaikwad as the new captain of the franchise, replacing legendary MS Dhoni who begged five titles as a CSK skipper and holds the record for highest win percentage as IPL captain.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, IPL 2024

'Whatever Dhoni does...' - CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan reacts to Ruturaj Gaikwad taking over captaincy

Cricket | Mar 21, 2024, 06:26 PM IST

MS Dhoni handed over captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad a day before the opening game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. CSK are scheduled to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the season opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

MS Dhoni has handed Chennai Super Kings' captaincy over to

IPL 2024: Ruturaj Gaikwad takes over CSK captaincy from MS Dhoni

Cricket | Mar 21, 2024, 04:35 PM IST

Legendary India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has handed over the reins to opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the 2024 edition of the IPL. The development was confirmed by IPL after Gaikwad represented CSK at the captains' day in Chennai on Thursday, March 21.

CSK, IPL 2024

MS Dhoni's presence, more New Zealand flavour; where do CSK stand in their title defence?

Cricket | Mar 17, 2024, 06:41 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings are all set to head into a new season of the Indian Premier League with a chance to bag a sixth IPL title. MS Dhoni will be leading the Yellow army yet again in IPL 2024. Here is CSK's SWOT analysis ahead of the new season of the tournament.

MS Dhoni viral video, trending news, trending stories, trending videos, IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB

WATCH: MS Dhoni, in long hair, prepping for IPL 2024 in slow-mo video, fans say ‘vintage Mahi back’

Trending | Mar 17, 2024, 02:08 PM IST

All eyes are on Dhoni who said last year that he would play “at least one more season of IPL” which would be like a gift to his fans.

MS Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to their fifth title

'He can take back seat this year...': Ex-CSK cricketer advises franchise to pick Dhoni's successor

Cricket | Mar 16, 2024, 05:11 PM IST

Former Chennai Super Kings batter Ambati Rayudu suggested that the franchise could do with MS Dhoni not being a full-time captain and having his successor ahead of the 2024 edition of the IPL. Rayudu said that CSK could really benefit from the impact player rule with Dhoni taking a back seat.

AB de Villiers.

AB de Villiers heaps praises on IPL veteran for longevity

Cricket | Mar 14, 2024, 09:03 AM IST

MS Dhoni underwent surgery on his left knee in Mumbai immediately after the end of IPL (Indian Premier League) 2023. He will be back in action for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during IPL 2024.

MS Dhoni, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle

MS Dhoni inches from achieving what ABD, Chris Gayle have not as CSK skipper gears up for IPL 2024

Cricket | Mar 12, 2024, 04:21 PM IST

MS Dhoni's journey in the Indian Premier League is nothing short of extraordinary. Despite playing in the middle order, Dhoni has scored over 5000 runs in the Indian cash-rich league. He is now inches away from achieving what the likes of de Villiers and Gayle have not.

MS Dhoni is likely to play his last season in the IPL for

CEO Kasi Viswanathan opens up on CSK's succession plan after MS Dhoni calls it quits

Cricket | Mar 12, 2024, 03:17 PM IST

MS Dhoni is most likely to play his final season in the IPL for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Although Dhoni is set to lead the franchise in the 2024 edition, CSK would be having a succession plan in mind and the CEO Kasi Viswanathan has opened up on the management's thinking process.