Mahendra Dhoni

About Mahendra Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni or MS Dhoni Mahendra Singh Dhoni.ogg|pronunciation (born July 7, 1981 in Ranchi, Jharkhand) is an Indian cricketer and the current captain of the Indian Twenty20 and ODI team. Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20.

Dhoni is an aggressive right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper. Dhoni is one of the wicket-keepers who have come through the ranks of junior and India A cricket teams to represent the national team - Parthiv Patel, Ajay Ratra and Dinesh Karthik being the others. Dhoni, referred to as 'Mahi' by his friends, debuted in the Bihar cricket team during the 1998/99 cricket season and was selected to represent India-A for a tour to Kenya in 2004. Along with Gautam Gambhir, Dhoni made multiple centuries against the Pakistan-A team in a tri-nation series and was selected in the Indian national team later in that year.

Dhoni scored 148 against Pakistan in his fifth ODI match in 2005 - then the highest score by an Indian wicketkeeper. Later in the year, he broke his own record as well as set the current world record for the highest score in the second innings in ODI matches as he scored 183* against Sri Lanka. Dhoni's success in the limited overs format secured him a place in the test team and coincidentally he made his maiden test century in his fifth Test match, when he scored 148 against Pakistan. Consistent performances in ODI cricket through the end of the 2005/06 season saw Dhoni ranked as the No. 1 batsman in the ICC ODI ratings briefly.

Dhoni's form dipped through 2006 as India lost matches at the ICC Champions trophy, DLF Cup, away bilateral series against West Indies and South Africa. A return to form in the home series against West Indies and Sri Lanka in early 2007 proved to be an inaccurate indicator of Dhoni's form as India crashed out of the first round in the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Dhoni was out for duck in both India's losses. After the World Cup, Dhoni won the Man of the series award in the bilateral ODI tournament against Bangladesh. For the tour of England, Dhoni was named the ODI team vice-captain.

A powerful hitter of the ball, Dhoni has shown the maturity to restrain his aggressive nature and play a responsible innings when the situation requires. Apart from traditional shots, Dhoni has two very unorthodox but effective cricket strokes. Since his entry into the Indian cricket team, Dhoni's aggressive batting style, success on the field, personality, and long hair have made him one of the most marketable cricketers in India.

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Quotes

“ We were outplayed by South Africa in all departments of the game. ”
In Smith doubt for second India Test
“ It's really amazing. I am honoured to share the dressing room with him. ”
In Tendulkar reaches career landmark
“ It was a very special win because of a couple of players. Sachin Tendulkar getting a big hundred and Harbhajan getting his five wickets. ”
In Harbhajan spins India to victory
“ He has been the pick of the bowlers when it comes to spinners, whether you are bowling first, second or during powerplays. ”
In Murali eyes record against India
“ There is considerable improvement in Yuvraj's condition, but we will take a final call on him before the match. ”
In India's Yuvraj doubtful for second England match
“ It was critical to start on a good note. ”
In Pietersen praises 'super' India
“ It is crucial because he's been the man in form. He has scored loads of runs. ”
In India seek to complete series win
“ We have confidence in Vijay as well and hopefully he will give the ideal start that's needed. ”
In India seek to complete series win
“ I don't think it is going to be too difficult for us to adjust from playing Test matches to one-day cricket. ”
In Rain ruins India one-day warm-up
“ Naturally, we were disappointed that the batsmen did not get a chance. ”
In Rain ruins India one-day warm-up

Mentioned In 120 Articles
Tendulkar fires record double ton

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Feb 24 2010)

...9;s Charles Coventry last year. And it led India, aided by a fabulous cameo of 68 off 35 balls from Mahendra Dhoni, to a superb 401-3 from 50 overs. Tendulkar, whose previous best one-day knock was the 186 not out ... (Read Full Article)

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Dhoni delighted by India victory

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Feb 19 2010)

... his side handled the pressure to win the second Test in their series against South Africa. Captain Mahendra Dhoni hails character of India team By Mandeep Sanghera BBC Asian Network India captain Mahendra Singh Dh... (Read Full Article)

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Skipper Smith to miss one-dayers

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Feb 18 2010)

...train in his leg, has been replaced in the squad by fellow pace bowler Sreesanth. India ODI squad: Mahendra Dhoni (capt & wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli, Praveen Kumar, ... (Read Full Article)

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Laxman & Dhoni extend India lead

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Feb 16 2010)

VVS Laxman and Mahendra Dhoni hit unbeaten centuries to give India a huge 347-run first-innings lead in the second Test against S... (Read Full Article)

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Smith doubt for second India Test

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Feb 12 2010)

...e first Test. "We were outplayed by South Africa in all departments of the game," captain Mahendra Dhoni said after India's 14-match undefeated streak came to an end. (Read Full Article)

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South Africa complete India rout

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Feb 9 2010)

...d the Proteas' 558-6 declared. But India could not hold out as they fell to 319 all out to mark Mahendra Dhoni's first Test defeat as captain. That ends a run stretching back two years, while this was also ... (Read Full Article)

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Stunning Steyn cuts through India

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Feb 8 2010)

.... However, barring the one wicket for spinner Paul Harris - and the significant one of skipper Mahendra Dhoni - it was pace that did for India. Generally it was the pace of 26-year-old Steyn, whose Monday mast... (Read Full Article)

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Inspired Tamim tames India attack

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Jan 26 2010)

...help the home side reach 228-3. India earlier declared on 544-8, a first innings lead of 311, after Mahendra Dhoni was stumped for 89. Skipper Dhoni had no option but to call a halt with Rahul Dravid nursing a frac... (Read Full Article)

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India dominate against Bangladesh

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Jan 25 2010)

... wicket of Harbhajan Singh, caught behind for 13, with the final ball of the day, but India skipper Mahendra Dhoni remained on 22 not out. (Read Full Article)

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Sri Lanka overcome India in final

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Jan 13 2010)

...n taking stock and waiting for the moisture in the wicket to dry out, Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli and Mahendra Dhoni tried a succession of extravagant shots outside off-stump, and nicked a succession of catches. Wors... (Read Full Article)

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S Lanka tame Tigers to make final

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Jan 8 2010)

... we'll do better next time," he said. Sri Lanka now play India on Sunday and a victory for Mahendra Dhoni's team would cement their place in the final on 13 January. Should India lose, their final grou... (Read Full Article)

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India uproar over abandoned match

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Dec 28 2009)

...ter a ball from India seamer Sudeep Tyagi bounced alarmingly before going head-high to wicketkeeper Mahendra Dhoni. The square at Kotla had been relaid in April but came in for fierce criticism during both the C... (Read Full Article)

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Pitch fears ends Delhi one-dayer

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Dec 27 2009)

... from debutant India seamer Sudeep Tyagi bounced alarmingly before going head-high to wicket-keeper Mahendra Dhoni. And following a midfield conference between Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara and India count... (Read Full Article)

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Tendulkar to miss one-day series

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Dec 26 2009)

...-up, while Ishant Sharma, Praveen Kumar and Pragyan Ojha were omitted. India squad for tri-series: Mahendra Dhoni (captain), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadej... (Read Full Article)

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Tendulkar leads India to victory

Explore Article BBC NEWS (Dec 21 2009)

..., with a potential decider in Delhi on Sunday. India were captained by Sehwag, with regular skipper Mahendra Dhoni banned for two one-dayers because of their slow over rate in Friday's second contest. 606: DEB... (Read Full Article)

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