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How Old is MS Dhoni?
Former India captain — live age, birthday and a short biography.
45 years old
Born July 7, 1981 · 45 years, 2 months, 26 days
Quick biography
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, India. He came from a modest background and worked as a ticket collector for the railways while rising through domestic cricket as a hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman. His power-hitting and cool temperament soon earned him a place in the Indian team.
Dhoni’s defining gift was captaincy: he led India to the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup — famously finishing the final with a six — and the 2013 Champions Trophy, making him the only captain to win all three ICC limited-overs trophies. He is also the longtime captain of Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, leading them to multiple titles with his calm, instinctive leadership.
Career highlights
- ✦2007 — Captains India to the inaugural T20 World Cup title.
- ✦2008 — Takes over India’s Test captaincy and leads them to No. 1 in the world.
- ✦2011 — Wins the ODI World Cup, hitting the winning six in the final.
- ✦2013 — Wins the Champions Trophy, completing the set of ICC trophies as captain.
- ✦2018 — Leads Chennai Super Kings to the IPL title on their comeback season.
- ✦2020 — Retires from international cricket after a celebrated 16-year career.
Personal life in brief
Dhoni is married to Sakshi and they have a daughter. He lives a quiet life in Ranchi, loves motorcycles, and is a honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army.
Legacy & influence
He retired from international cricket in 2020 but continues to play in the IPL, where his late-order finishing and wicketkeeping remain crowd favorites. Nicknamed ‘Captain Cool’, he is one of the most respected leaders in sporting history.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is MS Dhoni?
MS Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981. This page shows his exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.
When was MS Dhoni born?
MS Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, India.
Which ICC trophies did MS Dhoni win as captain?
He won the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy — the only captain to win all three.
Is MS Dhoni still playing cricket?
He retired from international cricket in 2020 but continues to play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
What is MS Dhoni best known for?
He is best known as India’s most successful captain, famous for his calm ‘Captain Cool’ leadership and finishing matches with big sixes.
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