Mahendra Singh Dhoni: News

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a former Indian international cricket player. He served as the captain of the Indian national cricket team in Test cricket from 2008-2014 and in limited-overs formats from 2007-2017. As of 2021, Dhoni serves as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He played first-class cricket on the domestic level for Jharkhand. Dhoni has played 90 Tests and 350 ODIs in his cricket career. The right-handed former batsman is the only captain in cricket history to win all the ICC trophies. India won the ICC World Twenty20 in 2007 and the Asia Cups in 2010 and 2016 under his captaincy. He also led India in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 campaign which the men in blue won and also the ICC Champions Trophy 2013. He is one of the few cricketers to score over 10,000 runs in ODI matches. He is considered to be one of the greatest captains in the history of cricket. Dhoni is the recipient of numerous accolades including the Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. He bid farewell to international cricket on August 15, 2020.

IPL 2025: CSK beat MI in low-scoring thriller at Chepauk

Chennai Super Kings hammered Mumbai Indians in Match 3 of the 2025 Indian Premier League season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

23 Mar 2025

Ravindra Jadeja

Dhoni vows to play for CSK 'even on wheelchair'

Legendary cricketer and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran MS Dhoni has quashed retirement rumors ahead of the IPL 2025 season.

23 Mar 2025

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad backs MS Dhoni to continue playing in IPL

Ahead of the 2025 IPL season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said that MS Dhoni has "many years to go" in the league.

IPL: Here's how captain MS Dhoni has fared vs MI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) have been among the powerhouses in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

20 Mar 2025

Axar Patel

'Fastest hands as wicket-keeper': Robin Uthappa lauds MS Dhoni

Ahead of the much-awaited IPL 2025 season, former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has praised MS Dhoni's phenomenal wicket-keeping abilities.

IPL 2025: Ashwin eyes these records upon return to CSK

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction saw the Chennai Super Kings welcome senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin back after a decade.

MS Dhoni launches 'helicopter' shot against Pathirana in practice session

Former Indian cricket captain, MS Dhoni, recently showcased his iconic 'helicopter' shot during a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) training session ahead of IPL 2025.

Thala MS Dhoni eyes these milestones in IPL 2025

As the 18th Indian Premier League (IPL) season draws near, all eyes are on the legendary MS Dhoni.

18 Mar 2025

Harbhajan Singh

If you're a Dhoni fan, you'll love his 'Animal' avatar

Former Indian men's cricket team captain MS Dhoni surprised fans with his latest advertisement, which features him in an Animal transformation.

18 Mar 2025

Aakash Chopra

Harbhajan marvels at MS Dhoni's fitness ahead of IPL 2025

Former Indian cricketer, Harbhajan Singh, recently expressed astonishment at MS Dhoni's fitness level as he prepares for the upcoming IPL season.

IPL 2025, CSK: Squad analysis, schedule, Probable XI, and more 

Five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season with a new-look squad under Ruturaj Gaikwad's leadership.

17 Mar 2025

Janhvi Kapoor

Is MS Dhoni making a cameo in Ram Charan's 'RC16'? 

There were speculations of cricket legend MS Dhoni making a cameo in Ram Charan's upcoming sports drama, RC16. The film, which Buchi Babu Sana directs, also stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead.

MS Dhoni reflects on controversial IPL outburst, calls it 'mistake'

Former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni has finally spoken about the controversial incident from the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL), when he confronted umpires over a no-ball decision.

16 Mar 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin reveals desire to retire after 100th Test

Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from international cricket on December 18, 2024, revealed a shocking fact recently.

Ravindra Jadeja excited to reunite with 'Thala' MS Dhoni: Watch

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has joined the Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) training camp ahead of IPL 2025.

SRK, Aishwarya, Dhoni shortlisted to replace Bachchan on 'KBC'

Amitabh Bachchan, the beloved host of Sony TV's Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), is reportedly preparing to bid adieu to the show.

11 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

These Indian cricketers have won all 3 ICC white-ball titles

The Indian cricket team recently beat New Zealand in the final to win their third ICC Champions Trophy title, the most for a side.

10 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Unique records scripted by Team India with Champions Trophy win

India won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy after beating New Zealand in the final in Dubai.

10 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

These captains received POTM award in ICC tournament finals (ODIs)

Rohit Sharma hammered a match-winning half-century against New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai.

08 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma

Champions Trophy: Rohit Sharma eyes MS Dhoni's record in final

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is on the brink of history as the first captain to lead a team in all four ICC events.

06 Mar 2025

Rahul Tripathi

How Dhoni calmed Rahul Tripathi ahead of his IPL debut

In a recent episode of the House of Glory podcast, Indian cricketer Rahul Tripathi revealed how former captain MS Dhoni's guidance proved crucial for his successful debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) back in 2017.

06 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

How unbeaten India beat England to win 2013 Champions Trophy

India won their second Champions Trophy title on June 23, 2013.

Gaikwad recalls Dhoni handing him CSK captaincy just before IPL

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, recently opened up about being unexpectedly given the team's leadership role.

04 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli

Kohli becomes third Indian with 50 ODI appearances vs Australia

Star batter Virat Kohli has become the third Indian to complete 50 ODI appearances vs Australia.

03 Mar 2025

Wriddhiman Saha

IPL 2025: Wriddhiman Saha highlights MS Dhoni's longevity for CSK

Former Indian cricketer Wriddhiman Saha has stressed on the importance of MS Dhoni's continued presence in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He feels Dhoni's exit could affect Chennai Super Kings's (CSK) fanbase.

02 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Presenting Team India players with 300-plus appearances in ODI cricket

India are playing against New Zealand in their final group match in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai.

IPL: When MS Dhoni's rare outburst left Michael Hussey stunned

Former Australian cricketer and current batting coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Michael Hussey, recently revealed an incident that left him stunned during his first coaching stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

27 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Dhawan reveals MS Dhoni's role in forming iconic opening duo

Shikhar Dhawan, who recently retired from professional cricket, revealed how his iconic ODI opening partnership with Rohit Sharma began.

27 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli

Dhoni recalls texting Virat Kohli amid latter's 2022 captaincy controversy

Former Indian cricket team captain, MS Dhoni, has opened up about his relationship with star player Virat Kohli.

IPL 2025: CSK to begin pre-season training with 10-day camp

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will start their pre-season training for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 10-day camp, starting February 27.

Will MS Dhoni use lighter bats for IPL 2025? 

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni is reportedly planning to use lighter bats for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

09 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma features in his 50th ODI as captain: Stats

India and England are set to square off in the 2nd ODI at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

08 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

#Flashback: India's journey to 2013 ICC Champions Trophy triumph

The 2013 ICC Champions Trophy was hosted by England and Wales.

02 Feb 2025

Sachin Tendulkar

How MS Dhoni became captain of Indian cricket team

Rajiv Shukla, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president, has revealed the behind-the-scenes story of MS Dhoni's appointment as India's captain in 2007.

31 Jan 2025

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill calls Dhoni's celebration as best Champions Trophy moment

Indian cricket's poster boy Shubman Gill revealed his favorite memory from the 2013 Champions Trophy in a video released by ICC.

28 Jan 2025

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik surpasses MS Dhoni's T20 record: Details here

Dinesh Karthik has broken a new record in T20 cricket, going past MS Dhoni to become the highest run-scorer among Indian wicketkeepers.

22 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson set to break this MS Dhoni record (T20Is)

India's dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is on the cusp of breaking MS Dhoni's monumental batting record in the upcoming T20I series against England.

21 Jan 2025

Bollywood

How Sushant Singh Rajput won hearts on and off screen

On June 14, 2020, Bollywood lost a shining star too soon—Sushant Singh Rajput, who tragically passed away at 34.

31 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Presenting Indian captains with most Test defeats in a season

Despite winning the ICC T20 World Cup, India endured a rough patch in Test cricket in 2024 (latter half).

23 Dec 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Rizwan joins Dhoni, Kohli in elite list after whitewashing SA

Pakistan's cricket team, under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, registered a historic clean sweep by defeating South Africa in the third ODI.

19 Dec 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam eyes Dhoni's record in 2nd ODI against SA

Pakistan's cricket star Babar Azam is on the verge of breaking a major record of former Indian captain MS Dhoni.

'Never saw a leader like MS Dhoni': Sanjiv Goenka

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has revealed his admiration for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's leadership skills.

10 Dec 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

MS Dhoni beats Bachchan, SRK, Kohli in brand endorsements

Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has beaten Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in the race for brand endorsements.

08 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma loses four successive Tests as captain: Key stats

Rohit Sharma, the current captain of India's cricket team, has been going through a tough phase in his Test leadership.

04 Dec 2024

Harbhajan Singh

Haven't spoken to MS Dhoni in a decade: Harbhajan Singh

Former Indian cricketer, Harbhajan Singh, has finally hinted at a long-standing rift with ex-India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

'Doors always open for MS Dhoni': CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan 

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have retained their legendary player MS Dhoni for ₹4 crore ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction.

New Zealand's Mitchell Hay breaks this record of MS Dhoni

New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay has set a new world record in T20Is.

02 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant

Wicket-keepers with 50-plus sixes in Test cricket

Rishabh Pant smoked a fiery fifty on the second day of the third and final Test against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

IPL 2025: Full list of retained players by teams

The franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) submitted their final list of retained players ahead of the October 31 deadline.

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni among five players retained by CSK

As per an ESPNcricinfo report, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have opted to retain five players ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction.

29 Oct 2024

Sourav Ganguly

When Dhoni bid farewell to Sourav Ganguly with special gesture

Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni recently opened up on Sourav Ganguly's farewell Test match.

28 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

MS Dhoni lauds aggressive, result-oriented approach in Test cricket

Legendary Indian cricketer MS Dhoni has said he loves the more aggressive and result-oriented brand of Test cricket that has been witnessed lately.

Will CSK bid for Rishabh Pant in IPL 2025 auction?

Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has said Rishabh Pant is most likely to be Chennai Super Kings's (CSK) top pick in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction.