Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the most popular and charismatic cricketers in India. He is a calm captain who has led India to many major tournaments including the ICC World Cup and the T20 World Cup.
He is also known for his batting and wicket-keeping skills. He has won a number of awards including the ICC ODI Player of the Year award in 2008 and 2009.
1. He is the only captain to have won all the three major ICC trophies – World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011 and Champions Trophy 2013
On this day in 2013, Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first cricket captain in history to win all three major ICC trophies – World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011 and Champions Trophy 2013.
On this memorable occasion, Dhoni took to social media and shared a video from the 2013 final where he led India to a thrilling victory over England. It was a game that saw a turnaround in the last three overs as India came back to win by five runs.
2. He is the only player to have scored a century in every format of the game
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was a long-haired wicketkeeper who burst onto the international scene as a flamboyant power-hitter. He has been India's Test captain since 2008 and helped them to rise to the top of the world rankings.
He captained India in 200 ODIs and 60 Tests, and also led the team in 72 T20Is. This is a world record for any captain.
3. He is the only player to have scored a century in every format of the game
MS Dhoni is the only player in the history of the game to have scored a century in every format. He played a crucial role in India’s rise to become one of the top teams in the world.
Born in the cricketing backwaters of Jharkhand, Dhoni has achieved extraordinary success by developing a home-made batting and wicketkeeping technique. His captaincy skills have helped India win numerous ICC trophies, including the World Cup 2007.
4. He is the only player to have scored a century in every match of the IPL
A hard-hitting batsman, Dhoni has been a pillar of strength for his team Chennai Super Kings. He has led the franchise to two back-to-back IPL titles and a Champions League T20 title.
Born in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Dhoni has shown that your circumstances can’t prevent you from fulfilling your dreams. It’s been a whirlwind career that has taken him to the top and made him a household name.
5. He is the only player to have scored a century in every match of the Ranji Trophy
In a career spanning over three decades, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has made it a point to score a century in every match of the Ranji Trophy. He is the only player to have done so.
Dhoni started his professional cricket career in 1998 with the Central Coal Fields Limited (CCL) team. His skills and drive impressed Deval Sahay, a former Bihar Cricket Association Vice-President who pushed for his selection in the Bihar Ranji Team.
6. He is the only player to have scored a century in every match of the IPL
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become the only player in the history of the IPL to have scored a century in every match of the tournament. He currently leads the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team in IPL and has captained them for 200 matches in total.
During his tenure as captain, Dhoni led India to the 2011 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy, both of which he won. He also became the first captain in the history of Test cricket to lead his side to four consecutive victories.
7. He is the only player to have scored a century in every match of the T20I World Cup
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the most popular cricketers in the world. He is a former Indian cricketer and currently the captain of the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
He has been the most successful limited-overs captain for India. He has led India to three major ICC trophies – World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011 and Champions Trophy 2013.
His first century came in just his fifth ODI against Pakistan in 2006. After that, he became a reliable batsman who could play against pace, swing and spin.
8. He is the only player to have scored a century in every match of the T20I World Cup
Despite having his career come to a halt due to a wrist injury, Dhoni still remains one of the best in the game. He is a legend of Indian cricket who has won all three major ICC trophies - World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011 and Champions Trophy 2013.
The most successful captain in limited overs cricket, Dhoni has led India to three ICC trophies. He has also been awarded the ICC Test Championship mace and the ICC ODI Championship mace.
