8 things to know about MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is a former Indian cricket captain and wicket-keeper batsman.

He was born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India.

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Dhoni made his debut for India in December 2004 and went on to become one of the country's greatest cricketers.

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He is the only captain to win all three ICC trophies – the T20 World Cup in 2007, the 50-over World Cup in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013.

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Dhoni is also one of the most successful IPL captains, having led the Chennai Super Kings to three IPL titles.

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He is known for his calm and composed demeanor on and off the field, earning him the nickname "Captain Cool."

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Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020, after playing 350 ODIs, 90 Tests, and 98 T20Is for India.

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He is married to Sakshi Singh Rawat, and the couple has a daughter named Ziva.

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