Know Your Player – MS Dhoni

Cricketing milestones, rise through the ranks, trials and tribulations and their glamorous lifestyles – we cover it all in ‘Know Your Player’, a brand-new section aimed at keeping you updated with everything you need to know! In this edition, we take a look at none other than Captain Cool himself, MS Dhoni.

The Beginning

Born in Ranchi, MS Dhoni typifies the journey of every small town Indian who dreams big and strives hard to make it a reality. Working as a ticket-collector from 2001 to 2003, Dhoni never gave up on his dreams of playing cricket and the whole of India was all the better for it. While managing his day job, he continued to excel in cricket. His performance for Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy and for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy caught the attention of the selectors. He was selected for India A squad which toured Zimbabwe and Kenya in 2003/04. His subsequent performances earned him a spot in the Indian ODI side in December 2004.

The Rise

Off the field

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Very few have captivated the attention of the Indian audience like MS Dhoni. From his flowing mane at the start of his career to his calm demeanour on the field, Dhoni with his mythical presence has led Indian cricket to new heights. This has made ‘Brand Dhoni’ a force to be reckoned with and he often features on the list of being one of the highest-paid celebrities in India.

An avid collector of bikes, Dhoni owns around 43-44 of them back in his garage in Ranchi. Dhoni got married to Sakshi Singh Rawat in 2010 and their daughter Ziva was born on 6th February 2015. The pair often post cute photos and videos of their daughter on Instagram, which end up becoming a viral sensation. It was his Instagram account from which Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket.