Mahendra Singh Dhoni, affectionately known as “Captain Cool,” is an iconic figure in the world of cricket. With his exceptional leadership skills, lightning-fast wicket-keeping, and powerful batting, Dhoni has left an indelible mark on the sport. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not only carved an extraordinary legacy akin to cricketing icons such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Kapil Dev, but he is also cherished for his humble demeanour, unwavering dedication, intriguing hobbies, and heartwarming love story.
Scroll through to learn some facts about MS Dhoni that make him unique.
MS Dhoni was discovered in a small talent-spotting event in 2003
The player got his big break at a cricket match in Jamshedpur in 2003, as part of BCCI’s small-town talent-spotting initiative.
He is the only player to have won the ICC ODI Player of the Year award twice
Adding to MS Dhoni’s long list of career highlights is the fact that he is the only player in history to win the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) ODI Player of the Year award twice—both in 2008 and 2009.
He has an envy-worthy collection of bikes amounting to crores of rupees
MS Dhoni reportedly bought his first bike for Rs 4,500. Today, he is the owner of a multi-crore garage which holds everything from vintage pieces to much-loved latest models.
He co-owns a motorcycle racing team with Telugu film star Akkineni Nagarjuna
Called the Mahi Racing team, the group is the country’s first World Superbike team.
The cricketer has also earned the title of ‘Lieutenant Colonel’
On November 1, 2011, MS Dhoni became the second cricket player after Kapil Dev to earn the honorary title, conferred upon him by The Indian Territorial Army.
He is the only captain to have won three ICC trophies
T20 World Cup in 2007, ODI World Cup in 2011 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.
He has a sophisticated musical sense
He enjoys listening to vintage Hindi cinema songs and is a big fan of Kishore Kumar.
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