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MS Dhoni Special: Legendary Cricketer MS Dhoni Turns 42 Today

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Cricket is a challenging game but is loved by everyone, whether they are senior people, students, or housewives. In the cricket Industry, you might have heard the name of legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He is a former international captain (T-20, ODI, and Test), player, and best wicketkeeper. We commonly know this legend as MS Dhoni. Today, he is celebrating his 42nd birthday. He turns 42 age today.
Do you know about MS Dhoni? Here, we’re sharing accurate information about him, so check out this page carefully! This article is a MS Dhoni special.
Former captain of the Indian cricket team MS Dhoni is celebrating today his 42nd birthday. We tell you, Iconic Dhoni was last seen playing a cricket match of IPL 2023 Vs Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium Gujarat on May 29, 2023. Dhoni's cricket journey has been completed 24 years as of now.
About MS Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, commonly known as MS Dhoni or Mahi, is an Indian professional cricketer. He was captain of the Indian national cricket team in one-day cricket from 2007 to 2017.
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He was born in Ranchi (Jharkhand) on July 07, 1981, into a Rajput family. Mahi started his career in Ranji Trophy from Bihar in the 1999–2000 season when he was an eighteen-year-old.
On MS Dhoni's 42nd Birthday, we have brought rare pictures of him from his schooling to his international career. Let's see the cricket journey of MS Dhoni.
MS Dhoni Special: We start from his schooling days.
MS Dhoni's schooling days were great. He was an average student, but he won school cricket matches.
He won an inter-school tournament in 1997. See the photo below.
Now, we talk about MS Dhoni's cricket journey.
Mahi started his cricket journey in the Ranji Trophy from Bihar in 1999.
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Now, we focus on MS Dhoni’s International Cricket.
MS Dhoni debuted to the Indian national team in limited-overs formats Vs Bangladesh cricket team on December 23, 2004. He arrived at number 7th and out at zero scores by running out.
In 2005, Mahi scored 148 Vs Pakistan team and made the first century of his international cricket career.
He scored 183 in Jaipur Vs Sri Lanka and gained popularity in the International cricket industry.
Dhoni debuted in a test match against Sri Lanka on December 02, 2005.
Won T-20 world cup under the captaincy of Mahi
Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, the Indian Cricket team won an International T-20 World Cup title against the Pakistan cricket team on September 24, 2007.
On December 6, 2009, Team India became number-1 in Tests for the first time under Mahi's captaincy.
In November 2007, legends Dhoni become the captain of the Indian cricket team for the next ODI matches. He replaced cricketer Rahul Dravid.
Dhoni started his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2008. He has been connected with CSK.
CSK won the IPL 2010 title under the captaincy of Dhoni. As of now, CSK won over 5 IPL trophies (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023 under Dhoni's captaincy.
Won Men's ODI Cricket World Cup under the captaincy of MS Dhoni
After waiting over 28 years, the Indian cricket team won the Men's ODI world cup title on April 02, 2011, under Dhoni's captaincy at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai.
On June 23, 2013, Dhoni won the ICC champion’s trophy Vs the England cricket team at Barmigum.
On 6 March 2016, Mahi won the T20 Asia Cup to India. It was the last trophy of Team India in any tournament under the captaincy of Dhoni.
Dhoni announced his retirement from International Test Cricket on December 30, 2014. Mahi retired from all formats of international cricket on August 15, 2020. He continues to play in the IPL.
Recently, Dhoni’s team CSK won the Tata IPL 2023 title Vs Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium Gujarat on May 29, 2023.
This article is an example of the journey of MS Dhoni. I hope this page will help you in getting the right information about MS Dhoni. Try an online search to know more details.
MS Dhoni Special: Legendary Cricketer MS Dhoni Turns 42 Today