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M. S. Dhoni
Captaining India to the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy.
T20 World Cup · Cricket World Cup
- Born
- 7 July 1981
- Birthplace
- Ranchi, India
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M. S. Dhoni
M. S. Dhoni is an Indian cricketer known for wicketkeeping, finishing innings and composed captaincy.
Early life
Ranchi upbringing
Played several sports before concentrating on cricket.
Railway work
Worked as a ticket collector while developing his cricket career.
Career
- 1999–2004
Domestic cricket
Progressed from Bihar cricket to India selection.
- 2007–2017
India captain
Led the national team through major tournament victories.
- 2008 onward
Chennai Super Kings
Became closely associated with the IPL franchise.
Achievements
T20 World Cup
Captained India to the inaugural title.
Cricket World Cup
Led India to victory and hit the winning six in the final.
Champions Trophy
Completed a trio of major limited-overs ICC titles as captain.
Beyond cricket
Army association
Received an honorary lieutenant-colonel rank in India’s Territorial Army.
Interests
Is known for an interest in motorcycles.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: RIGI. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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