MS Dhoni : The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Thala
Born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Dhoni transformed from a small-town boy into one of the greatest captains cricket has ever seen.
Career Highlights:
- Won T20 World Cup (2007) as captain
- Won ICC ODI World Cup (2011) on home soil
- Won ICC Champions Trophy (2013)
- Known for his calm captaincy, match-finishing skills & sharp DRS calls
- One of the best wicket-keeper batsmen in the world
- Nicknamed “Captain Cool” and “Thala” (in Tamil, meaning leader)
ONE THALA! 🦁7️⃣
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 6, 2025
PAST➡️PRESENT➡️FUTURE! #HappyBirthdayThala #TH4L4FOREVER #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/Mi5HGFQlby
Dhoni’s Birthday Celebrations – 2025
Fans are celebrating Dhoni’s 43rd birthday with:
- Heartfelt posts on X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook
- #HappyBirthdayMSDhoni trending across India
- Celebrations in Chennai, Ranchi & cricket fan clubs globally
- Special videos by CSK, BCCI, and former teammates
Dhoni’s Stats That Still Give Goosebumps
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | Dismissals | 50s/100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 90 | 4,876 | 38.09 | 294 | 33 / 6 |
| ODI | 350 | 10,773 | 50.57 | 444 | 73 / 10 |
| T20I | 98 | 1,617 | 37.6 | 91 | 2 / 0 |
| IPL | 264 | 5,243 | 39.13 | 210+ | 24 / 0 |