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Tezzbuzz|06-04-2025
Mahendra Singh Dhoni: A name that gave cricket a new definition of simplicity and success
Mahendra Singh Dhoni – A name that the whole world knows not only India. He is not just a cricketer, but an inspiration. His calm nature, magnificent leadership and the art of decision making on the field made him 'Captain Cool'.
Birth and early life
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Full name: Mahendra Singh Dhoni
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Date of birth: 7 July 1981
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Place of Birth: Ranchi, Jharkhand (then Bihar)
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Family: Parents, siblings, wife Sakshi and daughter Jeeva
Dhoni was born into a middle class family. His father Paan Singh worked in a Mecon company. Dhoni was interested in football and badminton since childhood. But in the cricket world, he stepped slowly and never looked back again.
Travel from TC to Team India
Dhoni had worked as a ticket collector in the railway, but he also left that for cricket. He played domestic cricket for Jharkhand and made it to the Indian team in 2004.
Debut:
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ODI: 23 December 2004 vs Bangladesh
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Test: 2 December 2005 vs Sri Lanka
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T20: 1 December 2006 vs South Africa
Achievements in captaincy
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2007 T20 World Cup winning captain
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2011 ODI World Cup winning captain
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2013 Champions Trophy winning captain
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Test team transported to number 1 in ICC rankings
Dhoni is the only captain who has won all three big trophy of ICC (T20 WC, ODI WC, CT).
Dhoni's captaincy style
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Quiet and restrained personality
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risk appetite
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Trust on young talent
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Unmatched understanding of using DRS (which was known as 'Dhoni Review System')
IPL and CSK superheroes
Dhoni is the heart and soul of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He won the IPL Trophy 5 times and made the team a brand.
Personal Life
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Wife: Sakshi Singh Rawat (Marriage: 2010)
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Daughter: Jeeva Dhoni
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Dhoni is very close to his family and now spends time in his farm house in Ranchi.
Awards and Honors
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Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2007)
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Padma Shri (2009)
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Padma Bhushan (2018)
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ICC ODI Player of the Year (2008 & 2009)
Social media and public image
Dhoni is less active on social media but whenever he comes, trends. He is highly appreciated for his simplicity, bike collection and love with the army.
Interesting things to Dhoni
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Dhoni has received an honorary title of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army.
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His helicopter shot is famous worldwide.
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In 2019, he did army training with a break from cricket.
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On 15 August 2020, he retired from international cricket.
conclusion
The story of Mahendra Singh Dhoni teaches us that the true hero is the one who rises above the simplicity and makes a place in the hearts of the people. His captaincy, batting and lifestyle are still inspiration for millions of youth.
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