Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Cricketer · Cancer
About
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an Indian former international cricketer and one of the most successful captains in the sport. A wicketkeeper-batsman, he captained India to victory in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
Known for
- Captain of India's 2011 Cricket World Cup-winning team
- Captain of India's 2007 T20 World Cup-winning team
- Captain of Chennai Super Kings (IPL)
Awards
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Shri
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
Trivia & fun facts
- He is the only captain to win all three major ICC limited-overs trophies — the World Cup, the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy.
- He is known by the nickname 'Captain Cool'.
