Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Indian cricketer, 2007 T20 World Cup captain

Mahendra Singh Dhoni - Indian cricketer, 2007 T20 World Cup captain
Born

July 7th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

India

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An accomplished cricketer, renowned for leadership and wicket-keeping skills, played a crucial role in India's cricketing success. Captained the Indian national team from 2007 to 2016 in limited-overs formats. Led India to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 and secured the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011. Played for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, achieving multiple championship titles.

Captained India to the 2007 T20 World Cup title

Led India to victory in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup

Holds the record for most wins as Indian ODI captain

Achieved multiple IPL championships with Chennai Super Kings

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