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.

'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.

27 Oct 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

MS Dhoni finally reacts to India's T20 World Cup win

Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has revealed what it was like to watch the nerve-wracking final of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.

26 Oct 2024

Jharkhand

MS Dhoni appointed brand ambassador for Jharkhand Assembly election

Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed the brand ambassador for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni to meet CSK officials next week

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni will meet the franchise's officials on October 29 or 30 to decide on his availability for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

19 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding batters with most dismissals in 90s for India (Tests)

Rishabh Pant fell for 99 on Day 4 of the 1st Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Saturday.

19 Oct 2024

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant surpasses MS Dhoni's record in Test cricket: Details

Rishabh Pant has written his name in the history books of Indian cricket, by becoming the fastest Indian wicketkeeper batter to score 2,500 runs in Tests.

17 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli overtakes Dhoni, records second-most international appearances for India 

Star batter Virat Kohli has overtaken Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become India's second-most capped player across formats.

10 Oct 2024

Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh credits MS Dhoni for match-winning knock against Bangladesh

Indian batter Rinku Singh, who played a pivotal role in India's win over Bangladesh in the 2nd T20I, has attributed his success to former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

10 Oct 2024

Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh credits Dhoni's advice for match-winning knock against Bangladesh

Rinku Singh, the star of India's second T20I victory over Bangladesh, has credited his match-winning performance to MS Dhoni's valuable advice.

08 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India to participate in Hong Kong Sixes after seven-year hiatus

Cricket Hong Kong has announced that the Indian cricket team will feature in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament scheduled to be held from November 1 to 3 this year.

04 Oct 2024

Harbhajan Singh

Here's why Harbhajan prefers captain Rohit Sharma over MS Dhoni

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has expressed his preference for Rohit Sharma's leadership style over that of MS Dhoni.

Will CSK use uncapped player rule for Dhoni? Viswanathan explains 

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has shared that the team hasn't decided yet on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retention for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

29 Sep 2024

Karan Johar

'I'm like MS Dhoni': SRK cheekily reveals retirement plans

Shah Rukh Khan recently made his comeback as the host of the prestigious International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards after more than a decade-long hiatus.

29 Sep 2024

BCCI

IPL 2025: CSK can retain Dhoni as uncapped player

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has brought back a rule that lets teams keep former international players as uncapped ones.

25 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Indian wicket-keepers with most centuries in Test cricket

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made a triumphant return to Test cricket following a severe car accident.

23 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Karthik weighs in on Pant vs Dhoni debate in Tests

Rishabh Pant, who recently returned to the field after a car accident, was instrumental to India's win in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai.

When Yash Dayal dismissed MS Dhoni in IPL 2024 

Yash Dayal, the left-arm pacer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has opened up on his mixed emotions after dismissing Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a crucial 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) match.

18 Sep 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir lauds Virat Kohli as India's best Test captain

Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of Team India, has acclaimed Virat Kohli as the nation's finest Test captain.

15 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

Presenting highest individual Test scores at MA Chidambaram Stadium 

Team India's forthcoming home season is set to commence with a two-match Test series against Bangladesh.

BCCI set to delay announcement of IPL retention rule: Details

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering a postponement in the disclosure of the Indian Premier League (IPL) retention rules.

11 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding wicketkeepers with most dismissals in India vs Bangladesh Tests

India lock horns with Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting from September 19, in Chennai.

How MS Dhoni's advice inspired Tushar Deshpande in IPL 2023

Tushar Deshpande, a key pacer for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has revealed how guidance from MS Dhoni significantly influenced his performance in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition.

'Best feeling of my career': Simarjeet on playing under Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Simarjeet Singh has expressed his admiration for MS Dhoni, describing the experience of playing under his leadership as "the best feeling" he has had in his career.

08 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy: Dhruv Jurel emulates MS Dhoni's wicket-keeping record

India A wicket-keeper, Dhruv Jurel, has matched a long-standing record set by former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni for most catches in a Duleep Trophy innings.

07 Sep 2024

Bollywood

Rohit-Dhoni-Kohli? Janhvi's pick for favorite cricketer confuses netizens

Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor recently found herself in a bit of a quandary, because of her inconsistent responses about her favorite cricketer.

05 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli tops list of highest tax-paying cricketers in FY24

Virat Kohli, the renowned Indian cricketer, has emerged as the highest taxpayer among sports personalities for the financial year ending March 31, 2024 (FY24).

03 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Ashwin explains difference in captaincy of Dhoni, Kohli, and Rohit 

Indian cricket team's ace off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, has shared his insights on the contrasting leadership styles of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma.

02 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

'Won't forgive him...': Yograj Singh once again slams MS Dhoni

Yograj Singh, father of renowned cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has once again publicly criticized former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Umpire Anil Chaudhary suggests MS Dhoni to take umpiring role 

Renowned international umpire, Anil Chaudhary, has proposed a potential career shift for Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni.

01 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

MS Dhoni talks about his bond with Virat Kohli

In a recent video that has gained significant traction on social media, former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni opened up on his relationship and bond with Virat Kohli.

Suresh Raina wants MS Dhoni to play another IPL season

The speculation surrounding Mahendra Singh Dhoni's participation in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition continues to do the rounds on social media.

29 Aug 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin unveils his all-time IPL XI, Dhoni named captain 

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed his all-time Indian Premier League (IPL) XI, featuring a balanced team of six batters and five bowlers.

27 Aug 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib unveils his all-time ODI XI; no Rohit Sharma

Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh's most accomplished cricketer, disclosed his all-time ODI XI during a recent interview with Sportskeeda.

25 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker

Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker names her favorite Indian cricketers

India's Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker has named her favorite sports personalities in a recent interview with Cosmopolitan magazine.

MS Dhoni showcases badminton skills in viral video

MS Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, continues to demonstrate his passion for sports post-retirement.

23 Aug 2024

Tim Southee

Tim Southee wishes to swap lives with MS Dhoni

Tim Southee, the Test captain of New Zealand's men's cricket team, has expressed his admiration for MS Dhoni.

23 Aug 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik apologizes for omitting Dhoni from all-time India XI

Dinesh Karthik, the former Indian wicket-keeper, has publicly apologized for his oversight of excluding MS Dhoni from his all-time India playing XI.

22 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Cricket for a Cause auction: All you need to know

The "Cricket for a Cause" auction event is set to be held on August 23. The event is set to benefit the Vipla Foundation.

21 Aug 2024

Adam Gilchrist

Who are Adam Gilchrist's top-three wicketkeeper-batters? MS Dhoni features

Adam Gilchrist, the legendary Australian wicket-keeper batsman, has named his top-three wicketkeeper-batters in cricket history.

17 Aug 2024

BCCI

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni could be treated as 'uncapped player'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering categorizing Mahendra Singh Dhoni as an 'uncapped player' for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

15 Aug 2024

ICC Cricket World Cup

Rohit Sharma credits MS Dhoni for shaping his cricketing career

Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, has expressed his gratitude toward former skipper MS Dhoni for his significant role in molding his career.