Mahendra Singh Dhoni, commonly known as MS Dhoni or 'Captain Cool', is one of the finest cricketers in the history of Indian cricket. Renowned for his calm captaincy, exceptional wicket-keeping, and match-winning ability, Dhoni has helped India win multiple ICC trophies and has been equally successful with the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over the years, he has received numerous prestigious awards from the Government of India, the ICC, the BCCI, and various sports organizations. Here is a comprehensive list of all the awards won by MS Dhoni and the achievements associated with them.
Complete List of Awards Won by MS Dhoni
| Award | Year | Awarding Body | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICC ODI Player of the Year | 2008 | International Cricket Council (ICC) | Outstanding ODI performances |
| ICC ODI Player of the Year | 2009 | International Cricket Council (ICC) | Consistent excellence in ODI cricket |
| ICC Spirit of Cricket Award | 2011 | ICC | Demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship |
| Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna | 2007–08 | Government of India | Highest sporting honor for outstanding achievements |
| Padma Shri | 2009 | Government of India | India’s fourth-highest civilian award |
| Padma Bhushan | 2018 | Government of India | India’s third-highest civilian award |
| Honorary Lieutenant Colonel | 2011 | Indian Territorial Army | Recognition of contributions to Indian sports |
| ICC ODI Team of the Year | 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 | ICC | Selected among the world’s best ODI XI |
| ICC Test Team of the Year | 2009, 2010, 2013 | ICC | Named in the ICC Test XI |
| ICC ODI Team Captain | Multiple Years | ICC | Captain of the ICC ODI Team of the Year |
| CNN-IBN Indian of the Year (Sports) | 2011 | CNN-IBN | Outstanding sporting achievement |
| LG People’s Choice Award | 2013 | LG | Fan-voted recognition |
| Castrol Indian Cricketer of the Year | 2011 | Castrol | Best Indian cricketer of the year |
| MTV Youth Icon | 2006 | MTV India | Inspirational youth personality |
Major Team Achievements as Captain
MS Dhoni is considered India's most successful captain in the limited-overs format. It was due to his calm demeanor and excellent strategic acumen that India won all ICC championship tournaments in white-ball cricket and also achieved the number one spot in the ICC Test rankings.
| Tournament | Year | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| ICC T20 World Cup | 2007 | Champions |
| CB Series (Australia) | 2008 | Champions |
| Asia Cup | 2010 | Champions |
| ICC Cricket World Cup | 2011 | Champions |
| ICC Champions Trophy | 2013 | Champions |
| Asia Cup | 2016 | Champions |
| ICC Test Rankings | 2009 | India became World No. 1 |
| ICC Test Championship Mace | 2010, 2011 | Awarded to No. 1 Test Team |
IPL Awards and Chennai Super Kings Achievements
| Season | Result |
| IPL 2010 | Champions |
| IPL 2011 | Champions |
| IPL 2018 | Champions |
| IPL 2021 | Champions |
| IPL 2023 | Champions |
Major IPL Achievements
- Five-time IPL-winning captain.
- Two-time Champions League T20 winner.
- Holds one of the highest win percentages among IPL captains.
- One of the few players to play more than 250 IPL matches.
- Famous for finishing games under pressure.
- Led CSK to multiple IPL finals and playoff appearances.
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