MS Dhoni At 42: More Than Just A Cricketer

Happy To Birthday MS Dhoni: Today is the birthday of MS Dhoni, who was the captain of the Indian team. Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned 42 on Friday. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an outstanding captain in cricket history. He plays an important role to win the 2011 World Cup. He always support and guided the Indian cricket team. He has won ICC trophies: the world cup, the Champion’s trophy and the T20 world cup.

His birthplace is Ranchi, India and born on July 7, 1981. MS Dhoni's parents' names are Pan Singh and Devaki Devi. He has one sister and her name is Jayanti Gupta and one brother his name is Narendra Singh Dhoni. He always seems cool and calm behaviour on the field, Dhoni is a private person who keeps his personal life private from media and social media.

MS Dhoni is married to Sakshi Singh Rawat, and they have a daughter named Ziva. Sakshi and Ziva always come to the stadium to watch and support MS in the Indian Premier League. His family lives in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and Dhoni loves motorcycles and cars.

He made his first-class appearance in 2000 and was switched to the Indian team in 2004. Dhoni immediately build himself as one of the best wicket-keepers in the world, and his batting skills were also impressive. He was a born leader and was appointed captain of the Indian team in 2007.

In 2007 India won the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup under Dhoni's captaincy. He also guides the team to the finals of the 2013 Champions Trophy, and the 2015 ODI World Cup. Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020, but he remains a popular figure in India. Dhoni is renowned for his cool and outward behaviour under pressure.

MS Dhoni is an animal lover. He has four pet dogs: Sam (a Belgian Malinois), Lilly and Gabbar (two white huskies), and Zoya (a Dutch Shepherd). In addition to his dogs, MS Dhoni also has a parrot named Honey and a pony named Chetak.