The long-haired boy from Ranchi went on to become one of India’s most successful captains, earning the tag of ‘Captain Cool’ for staying calm even in the most trying and challenging circumstances.
He made his debut in 2004 and after becoming India’s captain, Dhoni went on to win the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. He also collected the ICC Test mace after taking India to the top of the Test rankings. He is still the only skipper to win all ICC trophies.
But the winning six off his bat, which signaled India’s 2011 World Cup win in the final against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, is revered the most by the fans of Indian cricket.
Starting the day with the finish that’s etched in our memories! ????????????#HBDThalaDhoni #WhistlePodu #Yellove ????????… https://t.co/GVyhOiJa5D
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) 1657163255000
Dhoni is in the UK currently and celebrated his birthday there. He was also went to watch the ongoing Wimbledon tennis tournament in London.
Birthday celebration of MS Dhoni. Rishabh Pant attended the celebration of Mahi. https://t.co/jjWgxogjt8
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) 1657164409000
Dhoni went on to represent India in 350 ODIs and amassed 10,773 runs at an average of 50.58, including 10 hundreds and 73 fifties. He also featured in 90 Tests, scoring 4,876 runs at an average of 38.09, including six centuries, a double hundred and 33 fifties. In 98 T20Is, he scored 1617 runs at a strike rate of 126.13, including two fifties.
An Indian icon watching on ????????#Wimbledon | @msdhoni https://t.co/oZ0cNQtpXY
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 1657138373000
After India’s defeat in the 2019 World Cup semifinal, Dhoni was never seen again in India colours; but he continues to lead Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
He announced his international retirement in 2020.
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