MS Dhoni Age, Height, Weight, Wiki, Biography, Family, And More

MS Dhoni Age

42 Years Old

Biography

Full Name	Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Date of Birth	7 July 1981
Age	42 Years Old
Place of Birth	Ranchi, Jharkhand
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Profession	Cricketer

Family

Father	Pan Singh
Mother	Devki Devi
Brother	Narendra Singh Dhoni
Sister	Jayanti Gupta
Affairs	Priyanka Jha Lakshmi Rai Deepika Padukone Sakshi Singh Rawat
Spouse	Sakshi Singh Rawat
Kids	Ziva

Physical Measurements

Height	5 feet 9 Inches
Weight	75 kg
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Body Measurements	Chest: 42 inches Waist: 32 inches Biceps: 14 inches

Education

School	DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchi, Jharkhand
College	St. Xaviers College, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Qualification	Dropout

Career

Debut

Test	2 December 2005 against Sri Lanka
ODI	23 December 2004 against Bangladesh
T20	1 December 2006 against South Africa
Role	Wicket-keeper

Last Match

Test	26 December 2014 against Australia
ODI	9 July 2019 against New Zealand
T20	27 February 2019 against South Africa
Retirement	15 August 2020

Domestic

Batting Style	Right-Handed
Bowling Style	Right-Arm Fast Medium
Domestic Teams	Asia XI, Bihar, Jharkhand
IPL Teams	Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants

Controversies

Creating Rift with Seniors: Dhoni was alleged to have created rifts with senior players like Ganguly and Dravid, and there were reported disagreements with vice-captain Sehwag before the 2009 T20 World Cup.
Dropping Seniors in CB Series: Dhoni’s decision to drop senior players during the 2011-12 CB series in Australia raised eyebrows and led to underwhelming results for the Indian team.
Yograj Singh’s Accusations: Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, accused Dhoni of not supporting his son and criticized him publicly. Similar accusations were made by other players’ family members in the past.
IPL Spot Fixing: Dhoni and CSK were embroiled in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal, leading to the suspension of the team for two seasons. Dhoni faced questioning and accusations during this period.
Criminal Case in Bengaluru: Dhoni faced a criminal case in Bengaluru in 2015 for allegedly outraging religious sentiments, stemming from a magazine cover. The case was eventually dismissed by the Supreme Court in 2016.
Fined for Post-Match Comments: Dhoni was fined during the 2015 IPL for criticizing umpiring decisions during a post-match presentation.
Walking onto Field Controversy: During an IPL match between RR and CSK in 2019, Dhoni walked onto the field to dispute an umpire’s decision, which drew widespread criticism.
Conflict of Interest Allegations: Dhoni faced allegations of a conflict of interest due to his association with Rhiti Sports, which managed several players including himself and others in the Indian team.

Awards

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna: Dhoni was honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India’s highest sporting honor, in 2007-08 for his outstanding performances and leadership in cricket.
ICC Player of the Year Awards: Dhoni received the ICC ODI Player of the Year award in 2008 and the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award in 2011.
Padma Bhushan: In 2018, Dhoni was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, for his significant contributions to Indian cricket.
BCCI Awards: Dhoni has been a recipient of several awards presented by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), including the Polly Umrigar Award for International Cricketer of the Year.
ICC World XI Teams: Dhoni has been named in various ICC World XI teams multiple times, recognizing his exceptional skills as a cricketer.
Indian Sports Honours: Dhoni has been honored at the Indian Sports Honours, an awards ceremony celebrating achievements in Indian sports.

Achievements

World Twenty20 Victory: Dhoni led the Indian cricket team to victory in the ICC World Twenty20 in 2007, marking India’s first-ever triumph in the tournament.
Becoming ODI Captain: Dhoni was appointed as the captain of the Indian cricket team in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in 2007.
Test Captaincy: Dhoni took over the captaincy of the Indian Test cricket team in 2008, leading the team in the longer format of the game.
ICC Cricket World Cup Victory: Dhoni captained India to victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, securing India’s second World Cup title.
ICC Champions Trophy Win: Dhoni led India to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, making India the first team to win the tournament twice.
Rankings and Records: Dhoni achieved top rankings in the ICC ODI Batting Rankings and held the number one position for a significant period. He also set numerous batting records in international cricket.
Long-serving Captaincy: Dhoni captained the Indian cricket team in ODIs from 2007 to 2016 and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014, establishing himself as one of the longest-serving captains in Indian cricket history.
Awards and Honors: Dhoni received prestigious awards such as the Padma Bhushan and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna for his contributions to Indian cricket.
Impact on Indian Cricket: Dhoni’s leadership had a profound impact on Indian cricket, guiding the team to numerous victories and shaping the future of the sport in the country.