MS Dhoni Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Age: 43 Years
Profession: Cricketer
Known For: Former Captain of the Indian Cricket Team
Nationality: Indian

Bio/Wiki

Full NameMahendra Singh Dhoni
NicknameMahi, Captain Cool, Thala
ProfessionCricketer
Famous ForLeading India to wins in 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight75 kg
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack

Career

International DebutODI vs Bangladesh in 2004
Major TeamsIndia, Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants
RoleWicketkeeper-Batsman
Awards/HonoursPadma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

Personal Life

Date of Birth7 July 1981
BirthplaceRanchi, Jharkhand, India
Zodiac SignCancer
HometownRanchi, Jharkhand
SchoolDAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Ranchi
Educational Qualification12th Standard
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesBike Riding, Football, Tennis

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsRaai Laxmi (Rumoured)
WifeSakshi Dhoni
Marriage Date4 July 2010

Family

FatherPan Singh
MotherDevaki Devi
BrotherNarendra Singh Dhoni
SisterJayanti Gupta
ChildrenZiva Singh Dhoni

Favourites

Favourite ColourBlack
Favourite ActorAmitabh Bachchan
Favourite FoodButter Chicken
Favourite DestinationNew Zealand
Favourite SportFootball

Money Factor

Salary/IncomeVaries by endorsements and IPL contracts
Net WorthApprox. ₹1,000+ Crore

Social Media

Instagram@mahi7781
FacebookMahendra Singh Dhoni

  • MS Dhoni is regarded as one of the greatest captains in cricket history. His calm leadership style earned him the nickname “Captain Cool”.

Some Lesser Known Facts

  • Before becoming a professional cricketer, he worked as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) for Indian Railways.
  • He is the only captain to win all three major ICC white-ball trophies.
  • Football was his first love before cricket and he used to play as a goalkeeper.
  • He owns one of the most impressive collections of motorcycles and cars among Indian sportspersons.
  • He received an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army.