M. S. Dhoni
Cricket
India
| Full Name | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Profession | Wicket-keeper, Batsman and Former Captain |
| Date of Birth | 07 Jul, 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Ranchi, India |
Born on 7th July 1981 at Ranchi, India, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the greatest Indian captains and an excellent finisher of the game, well known for his helicopter shot.
A glimpse at some of his achievements:-
- He received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by the Government of India in 2008.
- Dhoni is the only cricketer to win "ICC ODI Player of the Year" for 2 consecutive years in 2008 and 2009.
- He is the only wicket-keeper to score 4000 runs in Test Cricket.
- Dhoni holds the record for scoring the fastest century by an Indian wicketkeeper.
- In 2011, Dhoni received the honorary doctorate degree given by De Montfort University, England.
- In 2011, he was given the honorary rank of Lt. Colonel by Indian Army.
- He is the most successful Indian captain who has made India win 27 Tests and 110 ODIs.
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