MS Dhoni is celebrating his 44th birthday on 7 July 2025. Mahi, one of the most successful captains in the world, was born in 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar (now in Jharkhand). Dhoni still lives there. He has retired from international cricket, now he only plays IPL. He again took over the captaincy of CSK after Rituraj was injured last season.
MS Dhoni Journey Video
You didn’t just lead a team. You led a generation of fans ❤
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 6, 2025
From the 2007 T20 WC miracle to 2011’s unforgettable six, thank you for the goosebumps, Mahi. Happy Birthday, @msdhoni!
Watch 7 Shades of Dhoni, Launching 7th July on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar pic.twitter.com/sR3yZno6mJ
MS Dhoni was born in a Rajput family, his father's name is Pan Singh and mother's name is Devaki Devi. Dhoni is the youngest of his siblings. Dhoni did his schooling from DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, where he started playing football as a goalkeeper. However, he turned to cricket after the advice of the coach. From 2001 to 2003, Dhoni worked as a TTE (Traveling Ticket Examiner).
MS Dhoni's look was different from all other players. People also liked his aggressive playing style. His fan following increased a lot in the initial days itself. When Team India won the T20 World Cup in 2007 under his captaincy, a different kind of craze for him was seen among the people. After this, Dhoni became the star of India by winning the 2011 ODI World Cup and then the Champions Trophy in 2013.
MS Dhoni receives awards
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2008)
- Padma Shri Award (2009)
- ICC People's Choice Award (2013)
- Padma Bhushan (2018)
- ICC Men's ODI Team of the Decade (Captain and Wicket-keeper)- 2011-2020
- ICC Men's T20 Team of the Decade (Captain and Wicket-keeper)- 2011-2020
- ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade- 2011-2020
- ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
MS Dhoni captaincy record
After winning the 2007 World Cup, MS Dhoni was appointed captain in all three formats in 2008. He has played a total of 332 international matches (60 Tests, 200 ODIs and 72 T20s) as captain. In these, India has won 179 matches and lost 120.
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