History of MS Dhoni in Timeline
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, an Indian cricketer, is celebrated as one of the greatest wicket-keeper batsmen and captains in cricket history. He captained the Indian team in limited overs formats from 2007-2017 and in Test cricket from 2008-2014, leading in the most international matches and becoming India's most successful captain. Notably, Dhoni is the only captain to win all three major ICC limited-overs tournaments: the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. He also led India to Asia Cup victories in 2010 and 2016 and was part of the winning squad in 2018.
July 1981: MS Dhoni Born
In July 1981, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born. He is an Indian professional cricketer known as a right-handed batter and wicket-keeper.
July 1981: Birth of MS Dhoni
On 7 July 1981, MS Dhoni was born in Ranchi, Bihar (now in Jharkhand) in a Hindu Rajput family to Pan Singh and Devaki Devi.
1995: Played for Commando cricket club
From 1995 to 1998, MS Dhoni played as a wicket-keeper for Commando cricket club.
1997: Picked for Vinoo Mankad Trophy
Based on his performance at club cricket, in 1997, MS Dhoni was picked for the 1997/98 season of Vinoo Mankad Trophy under-16 championship.
1998: Played for Central Coal Fields Limited (CCL) team
In 1998, MS Dhoni played for Central Coal Fields Limited (CCL) team. At CCL, he batted higher up the order and helped the team qualify to the higher division.
1999: First Class Debut for Bihar
In 1999, MS Dhoni made his first-class debut for Bihar.
1999: Dhoni played for Bihar state cricket team
In 1999, MS Dhoni started playing for the Bihar state cricket team.
1999: Played for Bihar U-19 team
In the 1998–99 season, MS Dhoni played for Bihar U-19 team in the Cooch Behar Trophy and scored 176 runs in 5 matches.
1999: Ranji Trophy Debut
In the 1999–2000 season, MS Dhoni made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar against Assam, scoring 68 runs in the second innings.
2000: Ranji Trophy Debut Season
In the 1999–2000 season, MS Dhoni made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar against Assam, as an eighteen-year-old scoring 68 runs in the second innings. Dhoni finished the season with 283 runs in 5 matches.
2000: Bihar U-19 cricket team made it to the finals
In the 1999–2000 season, the Bihar U-19 cricket team made it to the finals of the Cooch Behar Trophy, where MS Dhoni made 84 in a losing cause. Dhoni's contribution in the tournament included 488 runs in nine matches with five fifties, 17 catches and seven stumpings.
2001: Worked as TTE
From 2001 to 2003, MS Dhoni worked as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) at Kharagpur under South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
2001: Maiden First-Class Century
In the 2000–01 Ranji Trophy season, MS Dhoni scored his maiden first-class century while playing for Bihar against Bengal.
2002: Ranji Matches
In the 2001–02 Ranji Trophy season, MS Dhoni scored just five fifties in four Ranji matches.
2003: Worked as TTE
From 2001 to 2003, MS Dhoni worked as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) at Kharagpur under South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
2003: Played for Jharkhand and East Zone
In the 2002–03 Ranji Trophy, MS Dhoni played for Jharkhand and represented East Zone in the Deodhar Trophy, gaining recognition for his lower-order contribution and hard-hitting batting style.
December 2004: ODI Debut
In December 2004, MS Dhoni was picked in the ODI squad for the Bangladesh tour and made his debut in the first match of the series, getting run out for a duck.
December 2004: Debut for the Indian Cricket Team
On December 23, 2004, MS Dhoni made his debut for the Indian cricket team in an ODI against Bangladesh.
2004: Picked for India A squad
In 2004, MS Dhoni was picked for the India A squad for a tour of Zimbabwe and Kenya. Against the Zimbabwe XI in Harare Sports Club, Dhoni effected seven catches and four stumpings. In the tri-nation tournament involving Kenya, India A and Pakistan A, Dhoni helped India A chase down their target of 223 against Pakistan A with a half-century and scored 362 runs in six innings at an average of 72.40 with back to back centuries.
2004: Century Against Assam and Deodhar Trophy Win
In the 2003/04 season, MS Dhoni scored a century (128*) against Assam in the first match of the Ranji ODI tournament and was part of the East Zone squad that won the Deodhar Trophy 2003–2004 season scoring 244 runs in four matches.
February 2005: Dhoni played for India seniors in Challenger trophy
In February 2005, MS Dhoni played for India seniors in the Challenger trophy, where he scored 102 against India B.
November 2005: Became a regular in the Indian side
After the home series against South Africa in November 2005, MS Dhoni became a regular in the Indian side.
November 2005: Series against Sri Lanka
In October–November 2005, Dhoni played in the Sri Lankan bilateral ODI series and was promoted to No. 3 in the batting order in the third ODI at Jaipur where he scored an unbeaten 183 runs off 145 balls, winning the game for India. Dhoni ended the series with the highest aggregate of 346 runs and was awarded the Man of the series.
March 2006: Home series against England
In March 2006, MS Dhoni scored 106 runs across three tests in the home series against England and 177 runs in five ODI series that followed. Dhoni dropped multiple catches and missed dismissal chances including a key stumping opportunity of Andrew Flintoff which led to criticism of his wicket-keeping.
November 2006: ODI series in South Africa
In November 2006, during the ODI series in South Africa, MS Dhoni scored 139 runs in four matches in the series loss. In the test series that followed, Dhoni scored 114 runs in two tests including a first test victory in South Africa in the first test, but was ruled out of the third test with injury.
December 2006: T20 international debut
In December 2006, MS Dhoni made his T20 international debut against South Africa at Johannesburg. Dhoni was subsequently named in the ODI team of the year by the ICC for 2006.
May 2007: Man of the Match and Series against Bangladesh
In May 2007, MS Dhoni scored 91* against Bangladesh in the first match of the ODI series which fetched him the Man of the Match award while also later winning the Man of the Series after the third game of the series was washed away.
June 2007: Awarded 'A' grade contract by BCCI
In June 2007, MS Dhoni was awarded an 'A' grade contract by BCCI.
September 2007: Equalled record for most dismissals
On 2 September 2007, MS Dhoni equalled Adam Gilchrist's international record for the most dismissals in an innings in ODI by effecting six dismissals against England.
2007: Captain of Indian Cricket Team
In 2007, MS Dhoni became the captain of the Indian cricket team in limited overs formats, a position he held until 2017.
2007: Captain of ODI Side
In 2007, MS Dhoni became the captain of the ODI side.
2007: Dhoni Appointed Captain of the Indian Team
In 2007, MS Dhoni was appointed captain of the Indian team.
2008: Took over captaincy in all formats
By 2008, MS Dhoni had taken over captaincy in all formats of cricket.
2008: Test Cricket Captaincy
In 2008, MS Dhoni assumed the captaincy of the Indian cricket team in Test cricket, a role he held until 2014.
2008: Dhoni served as the captain of all formats
In 2008, MS Dhoni served as the captain of all formats of the Indian cricket team.
2008: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
In 2008, MS Dhoni was awarded India's highest sports honor, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, by the Government of India.
2008: More than 60 average
MS Dhoni averaged more than 60 in the 2008-09 season.
September 2009: Took First Wicket in International Cricket
On 30 September 2009, during the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy, MS Dhoni took his first and only wicket in international cricket when he bowled Travis Dowlin of West Indies.
2009: Padma Shri Award
In 2009, MS Dhoni received the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India.
July 2010: Dhoni married Sakshi Singh Rawat
On 4 July 2010, MS Dhoni married Sakshi Singh Rawat in Dehradun.
2010: IPL Victory with CSK
In 2010, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2010: Asia Cup Victory
In 2010, MS Dhoni led the Indian cricket team to victory in the Asia Cup.
2010: CSK won the 2010 edition and qualified for Champions League Twenty20
In 2010, Under MS Dhoni's captaincy, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the IPL and qualified for Champions League Twenty20, also winning the 2010 Champions League.
2011: IPL Victory with CSK
In 2011, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2011: 2011 Cricket World Cup Victory
In 2011, MS Dhoni led India to victory in the Cricket World Cup.
2011: Dhoni led CSK to its second consecutive IPL title in 2011
In 2011, MS Dhoni scored 392 runs and led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to its second consecutive IPL title.
2011: Dhoni awarded an honorary doctorate
In 2011, MS Dhoni was awarded an honorary doctorate by De Montfort University.
2011: Dhoni awarded honorary rank of Lieutenant colonel
In 2011, MS Dhoni was awarded an honorary rank of Lieutenant colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Indian Territorial Army for his service to the nation as a cricketer.
2011: Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel
In 2011, MS Dhoni was presented with an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Indian Territorial Army by the Indian Army.
November 2013: Dhoni crosses 1000 ODI runs against Australia
In November 2013, MS Dhoni became the second Indian batsman, after Sachin Tendulkar, to score more than 1000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) against Australia.
2013: 2013 ICC Champions Trophy Victory
In 2013, MS Dhoni captained India to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy.
2013: Dhoni resigned from Air India
In 2013, MS Dhoni resigned from Air India, where he played in the BCCI Corporate trophy.
December 2014: Dhoni announces retirement from Test cricket
In December 2014, during India's tour of Australia, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from Test cricket following the third Test in Melbourne. In his last Test match, he set a record for effecting the most dismissals in a match by an Indian wicketkeeper with nine dismissals.
2014: Champions League T20 Title
In 2014, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a Champions League T20 title.
2014: Dhoni led CSK to its second Champions League Twenty20 title in 2014
In 2014, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to its second Champions League Twenty20 title.
2014: Retirement from Test Cricket
In 2014, MS Dhoni retired from Test cricket but continued to play in limited overs cricket.
2014: End of Test Cricket Captaincy
In 2014, MS Dhoni's tenure as the captain of the Indian cricket team in Test cricket came to an end.
February 2015: Dhoni and Sakshi had a daughter
In February 2015, MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi had a daughter, Ziva Dhoni, who was born on 6 February 2015.
December 2015: Dhoni picked by Supergiants
On 15 December 2015, the Rising Pune Supergiants picked MS Dhoni as one of their five draft picks for ₹125 million (US$1.4 million) for the 2016 Indian Premier League season.
2015: Dhoni became a qualified paratrooper in 2015
After completing five parachute training jumps from Indian Army aircraft in the Agra training camp, MS Dhoni became a qualified paratrooper in 2015.
2015: Dhoni leads India to win all group stage matches in 2015 Cricket World Cup
During the 2015 Cricket World Cup, MS Dhoni became the first Indian captain to win all group stage matches. He also achieved the highest score by an Indian captain in New Zealand, scoring 85 against Zimbabwe at Auckland. After beating Bangladesh in the quarter finals, he became the third overall and the first non-Australian captain to win 100 ODI matches.
February 2016: Dhoni launched lifestyle brand SEVEN
In February 2016, MS Dhoni launched lifestyle brand SEVEN, which he co-owns while also serving as its brand ambassador.
2016: Chennai Super Kings ban from the Indian Premier League
In 2016, Chennai Super Kings ban from the Indian Premier League.
2016: Dhoni plays for Rising Pune Supergiants
In 2016, Following the two-year suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, MS Dhoni played for Rising Pune Supergiants in the Indian Premier League season.
2016: Dhoni led India to victory in the 2016 Asia Cup
In 2016, MS Dhoni led India to victory in the Asia Cup, with India remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.
2016: Asia Cup Victory
In 2016, MS Dhoni led the Indian cricket team to victory in the Asia Cup.
January 2017: Dhoni Stepped down as the captain of India
In January 2017, MS Dhoni stepped down as the captain of the Indian team ahead of the ODI series against England.
February 2017: Dhoni became captain of Jharkhand team for Vijay Hazare trophy
In February 2017, the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) appointed MS Dhoni as captain of the Jharkhand team for the 2017-18 Vijay Hazare trophy, and he scored his first domestic list-A century against Chhattisgarh on 25 February 2017.
August 2017: Dhoni becomes first wicket-keeper to effect 100 stumpings in ODIs
In August 2017, during the fifth ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo, MS Dhoni became the first wicket-keeper to effect 100 stumpings in ODIs, stumping Akila Dananjaya off Yuzvendra Chahal.
2017: End of Captaincy in Limited Overs
In 2017, MS Dhoni stepped down as the captain of the Indian cricket team in limited overs formats.
February 2018: Dhoni reached 400 dismissals in ODIs
In February 2018, MS Dhoni reached the milestone of effecting 400 dismissals in ODIs during the South Africa tour, following the stumping of Aiden Markram in the third ODI.
2018: Chennai Super Kings return to win the title
In 2018, Chennai Super Kings return to win the title.
2018: IPL Victory with CSK
In 2018, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2018: Padma Bhushan Award
In 2018, MS Dhoni received the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India.
2018: Asia Cup Squad Member
In 2018, MS Dhoni was a member of the title-winning squad in the Asia Cup.
2018: Wriddhiman Saha breaks Dhoni's record
In 2018, Wriddhiman Saha broke the record set by MS Dhoni in December 2014 for effecting the most dismissals in a match by an Indian wicketkeeper.
2018: Dhoni leads CSK to its third IPL title
In the 2018 season, MS Dhoni returned to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), scored 455 runs, and led his team to its third IPL title.
April 2019: Dhoni named in India's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup
In April 2019, MS Dhoni was named in India's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
July 2019: Dhoni played his 350th and final ODI
On 9 July 2019, MS Dhoni played in his 350th and final ODI, which was the semi-final loss against New Zealand in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
August 2019: Dhoni completes a two-week stint with the Territorial Army
In August 2019, MS Dhoni completed a two-week stint with the Territorial Army in Jammu and Kashmir.
2019: Dhoni Entertainment partnered with Banijay Asia
In 2019, Dhoni Entertainment entered into a long-term business agreement with Banijay Asia to produce content across various genres. The first show developed was Roar of The Lion for Disney+ Hotstar.
2019: Dhoni invested in CARS24
In 2019, MS Dhoni invested in vehicle re-seller CARS24 and simultaneously became brand ambassador of the company.
2019: JSCA stadium's south stand named after Dhoni
In 2019, the Jharkhand Cricket Association named the JSCA stadium's south stand after MS Dhoni.
2019: Continued Playing in Limited Overs
MS Dhoni continued playing in limited overs cricket till 2019, after retiring from test cricket in 2014.
August 2020: Dhoni Announces Retirement From International Cricket
On 15 August 2020, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket, having not played any international cricket since India's loss in the 2019 World Cup semi-final.
2021: Dhoni led CSK to the title again
In 2021, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to the IPL title again and was retained before the auction for the 2022 season.
2021: IPL Victory with CSK
In 2021, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
October 2022: Dhoni invested in Shaka Harry
On 11 October 2022, MS Dhoni invested in Shaka Harry, a plant-based protein company.
2022: Dhoni stepped down from captaincy
Ahead of the 2022 season, MS Dhoni stepped down from captaincy and Ravindra Jadeja was appointed the new captain. However, Dhoni took back captaincy in the middle of the season.
2022: Dhoni's brand value was projected to be $80.3 million
As of 2022, MS Dhoni has more than 75 million followers on social media platforms, and his brand value was projected to be $80.3 million by Duff and Phelps.
July 2023: LGM was released
In July 2023, Dhoni Entertainment produced a Tamil language romantic drama LGM which was released on 28 July 2023.
2023: IPL Victory with CSK
In 2023, MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2023: Seats at Wankhede Stadium dedicated to Dhoni
In 2023, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) decided to honor MS Dhoni by dedicating seats (J282–J286) at the Wankhede Stadium where he hit the winning shot in the 2011 World Cup final.
2023: The No.7 jersey was retired by the BCCI
In 2023, the No.7 jersey was retired by the BCCI as an honour to MS Dhoni.
April 2024: Dhoni marks 250th appearance for CSK
In April 2024, MS Dhoni marked his 250th appearance for CSK in a league stage match against Mumbai Indians, helping his team secure a win. In the match against Mumbai Indians on 14 April 2024, he had an unbeaten four-ball 20.
September 2024: Dhoni performed a special cameo appearance in Vijay's film G.O.A.T
On 5 September 2024, MS Dhoni performed a special cameo appearance in Vijay's film G.O.A.T.
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