Mahendra Singh Dhoni Biography

M.S. Dhoni, in full Mahendra Singh Dhoni, (born July 7, 1981, Jharkhand state, India), Indian cricketer whose rise to popularity in the early 21st century culminated in his captaincy of the Indian national side that won the one-day Cricket World Cup in 2011.

In 2004, Dhoni made his international debut. In his fifth international match, his batsmanship came through in a 148-run performance against Pakistan. He made the India Test team within a year, rapidly establishing himself with a century (100 or more runs in a single inning) against Pakistan.

Despite his lack of experience, Dhoni took over as captain of India's one-day team in 2007 and guided them to the Twenty20 (T20) worldwide title. In December 2009, series victories against Australia and Sri Lanka, among others, brought India to the top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings for the first time. In 2008 and 2009, Dhoni received the ICC One Day International Player of the Year Award for his performance. Dhoni's 91-run innings in front of a home crowd in Mumbai in the 2011 one-day World Cup set the way for India's win over Sri Lanka in the final.

The expansion of T20 cricket in the Indian subcontinent opened the stage for the establishment of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Dhoni signed with the Chennai Super Kings for $1.5 million in the league's first season, which was the highest contract in the IPL at the time. He later guided the team to two straight championships (2010, 2011). In 2016, the IRL suspended the Super Kings franchise for two seasons for its role in a match-fixing controversy, and Dhoni then joined the Rising Pune Supergiant. He returned to the Chennai Super Kings in 2018, and the squad won the IPL championship that year and again in 2021.

 Mahendra Singh Dhoni Personal Life

His ancestral village is Lwali, which is in Jaiti taluka of the Almora district of the Uttarakhand state. The village has a population of 20 to 30 families. His father Pan Singh Dhoni left the village in 1970 for employment. He eventually settled in Ranchi. Dhoni's uncle Dhanpat Singh Dhauni and his cousin Hayat Singh Dhauni still live in Lwali.

He married Sakshi Singh Rawat on 4 July 2010. The wedding took place in Dehradun, one day after the couple got engaged. Dhoni and his wife have one daughter.

Dhoni is an enthusiast of the Indian Army. While spending a day with the parachute regiment in Ranchi, Dhoni said, "Since childhood, I wanted to join the Army. Seeing the soldiers, I thought one day I'll be the same".

He holds the post of vice president of marketing at India Cements Ltd. The company is headed by former BCCI president and IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings owner N. Srinivasan.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Affairs

His popularity among his fans, particularly among his female fans, has not faded since she made a wonderful debut in the Indian cricket team; with long hair and a beautiful appearance, she stole everyone's heart. Even after his marriage, his female fan base has remained stable.

Before marriage Dhoni dated 4 actresses let's have a look:- 

Rai Lakshmi

In 2009, the South Indian reality star that she was dating MS Dhoni. The connection, however, did not survive long. MS Dhoni never talked about the relationship

Asin

Asin, a Bollywood actress, was said to be dating Dhoni. These two were brand representatives for the same clothing label, which fueled relationship rumors. In 2010, he was spotted at his residence just before the IPL semi-finals. Although this was also a short relationship.

Deepika Padukone

This was the case in 2007 when reports of Deepika Padukone and MS Dhoni's affairs were at their height. Dhoni has freely admitted to having a strong crush on Deepika. He requested a special screening for Om Shanti Om and invited him to see Australia's T20 match. Deepika welcomed the invitation with enthusiasm for herself and the team. Following then, the news of their date became a topic of conversation.

Dhoni's relationship does not last long and after this, he married Sakshi singh Rawat. 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Family

There are six members in dhoni’s family

 MS Dhoni’s Father

 MS Dhoni's father, Pan Singh, was not a fan of his son's early career as a cricketer. He held a junior management position at a government organization. He wished for Dhoni to advance academically.

Pan Singh was overjoyed when Dhoni was hired by Indian Railways. Singh eventually acknowledged his son as a cricketer. When Dhoni captained India to the World Cup title in 2011, he was overjoyed.

MS Dhoni’s Mother

Devaki Devi is MS Dhoni's mother's name. Fans who saw his biopic will recall that Devaki was always there for Dhoni on his journey.

When he plays, she prays to God. Dhoni captained the Indian cricket team in a match against New Zealand while wearing a shirt with his mother's name printed on it.

MS Dhoni’s Elder Brother

Many fans are aware for Ms. Dhoni has an older brother. Narendra Singh Dhoni. He is ten years Mahendra's senior. Narendra is a political figure. He had left his family before MS Dhoni became famous. Narendra has almost 10,000 Facebook fans.

MS Dhoni’s Elder Sister

Jayanti Gupta is MS Dhoni's elder sister. Jayanti was instrumental in her brother's ascension to the top. She has always supported Dhoni and his achievements. Dhoni's eldest sister is married to Gautam Gupta and works as an English teacher professionally.

MS Dhoni’s Wife

Sakshi Singh Rawat is MS Dhoni's wife. Sakshi was interning as a receptionist at a hotel where MS was staying, according to Dhoni's biopic. Surprisingly, she couldn't identify the Indian captain and asked him for identification. This is how their love story began, and on July 4, 2010, they married.

MS Dhoni’s Daughter

On February 6, 2015, Sakshi gave birth daughter Ziva Dhoni. MS Dhoni was a member of the Indian team at the time. He could have gone on paternity leave. He emphasized his job, however, and continued to lead his country in Australia. Ziva has over a million followers on her Instagram account.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Cricket Career

With the exception of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni is possibly India's most popular and certainly the most watched cricketer. He came from the cricketing backwaters of Jharkhand, with home-made batting and wicketkeeping skill, and a captaincy style that straddles the highs and lows of both conservatism and unorthodoxy. India has won the top award in all formats under Dhoni's captaincy, including the Test rankings for 18 months beginning in December 2009, the 50-over World Cup in 2011, and the World T20 on his captaincy debut in 2007.

Dhoni, then a ticket inspector with the Indian Railways, had escaped all notice except the odd word among Kolkata club cricket fans until he was 23 when he smashed two centuries for India A in a triangular 50-over competition in Nairobi. Long-haired and bold, he swaggered his way into international cricket, becoming an instant crowd favorite with ODI innings of 148 and 183 within a year of his debut.

Dhoni exemplified everything that was right with the new middle-class India. He didn't respect people's reputations, but he never degraded them either. He improvised and learned, but he never apologized for his unorthodox batting style. He developed into a multi-faceted ODI batsman, one who could amass, rebuild, and still hit those massive sixes.

MS Dhoni's Awards

• In 2018, India's third-highest civilian accolade, the Padma Bhushan, will be awarded.
• In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor.
• In 2007-2008, a person received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest award for sporting achievements.
• In 2008 and 2009, he was named ICC One-Day International Player of the Year.
• 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and the International Cricket Council World ODI XI (captain in 2009, 2011-2014)
• The ICC World Test XI was formed in 2009, 2010, and 2013.
• Castrol Indian Cricketer of the Year Award, 2011.
• LG 2013 received the MTV Youth Icon Award in 2006. People's Choice Award recipient

Here are some records of Dhoni’s cricket journey 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Net Worth

Dhoni is the world's second wealthiest cricketer, with a net worth of Rs. 767 crores. Around the world, the moniker "MS Dhoni" is instantly identifiable. His wealth is expected to increase rapidly while playing for India in the limited-overs format.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Earning Sources After Retirement

His main sources of income after retirement are the Indian Premier League, where he represents the Chennai Super Kings and a variety of products that he supports. Dhoni, who has captained the Chennai Super Kings to four IPL wins, is the highest-paid cricketer in the league's history.

Dhoni is one of India's most popular personalities, if not the most popular. MSD was ranked fifth in the 2019 Forbes Celebrity 100 list, which takes into account annual earnings and popularity. Being a profitable brand endorsement is a guarantee with such vast popularity. The former cricketer has promoted products ranging from internet website builder GoDaddy to MasterCard and Gulf Engine Oil. According to the Economic Times, his endorsement fee ranges between Rs 8 and Rs 12 crore, and we believe his retirement would have little impact.

Dhoni does not appear to be someone who focuses solely on one thing. Even on the field, he excelled at numerous roles, including captain, wicketkeeper, batter, and finisher. Off the field, the former Indian cricketer has invested in apparel brand Seven, ISL football franchise Chennaiyin FC, a Supersport World Championship racing squad, and hockey side Ranchi Rays. The 39-year-old is also the proud owner of a SportsFit gym chain.