Goes by the name: Mahindra Singh Dhoni
Was born in: Ranchi, Bihar on July 7, 1981
Is also called: Mahi
Bats: Right Handed and also a wicket keeper
Has represented: India, Asia XI, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chennai
Super Kings
ODI debut: Bangladesh v India at Chittagong, Dec 23, 2004
Best ODI score: 183*
Favourite Shot: Lofted shot over mid wicket, the patented
helicopter shot
Was born to: Pan Singh and Devaki Dev. He has a sister Jayanti
and a brother Narendra
Career Profile:
The success of this boy from Jharkhand has surprised one and all. Not only has
his ability to hit the ball something been something unimaginable but has his
ability to stay cool at the worst of times.
He captured the imagination of cricketing world with a amazing 148 against
Pakistan at Vishakapatnam. His batting got him as many headlines as his
hairstyles. He had cricket crazy youth out trying to copy his hair styles as
well as his style of batting which is unconventional at times.
His ability remain calm under pressure got him the approval of a number of
critics. He came back a changed man as it were after he led India to a triumph
at the T20 World Championships in South Africa. That victory was said to be one
of the best moments in Indian cricket over the last few years. He was then
touted as a potential captain of the ODI side. With Rahul Dravid stepping aside,
Dhoni took over the reigns and hasn't looked back. He also gave India its first
Tri Series win in Australia.
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