Former Indian Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, popularly known as Captain Cool, celebrated his 44th birthday on the 7th of July. The outstanding wicketkeeper-batter, fondly known as Thala, has had a distinguished two-decade career.
Under Dhoni’s direction, India won the Champions Trophy in 2013, the World Cup in 2011, and the T20 World Cup in 2007 to reach spectacular success. Furthermore, he led the Super Kings to five Indian Premier League championships. The young man from Jharkhand has grown to be a symbol of the Chennai franchise and has been a crucial participant in the IPL from its very start throughout the years.
At the start of one of the most notable partnerships in the league’s history, Dhoni decided to join the 2008 IPL first edition auction, where the Chennai Super Kings acquired him for a price of Rs 6 crores. He has played in 278 games so far throughout his IPL career, including a two-year tenure with the Rising Pune Super Giants in the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
Performance-wise, Dhoni has 5,439 runs with a strike rate of 137. 45 and an average of 38. 30. His IPL accomplishments include 25 half-centuries, with his highest score an undefeated 84. With 47 stumpings and 158 catches, he has accomplished his wicketkeeper duties.
Regarding batting, Dhoni’s IPL record is nothing short of astounding as he holds the most sixes hit for CSK (235) and the most runs scored by a wicketkeeper (5,439). With 158 catches and 47 stumpings, he boasts the most dismissals as a wicketkeeper in IPL history at 44 years old.
MS Dhoni has been a steady presence in the IPL since 2008. Known for his finishing talents, Dhoni has changed his role throughout the years to often be the anchor or the accelerator depending on the needs of the squad. His presence and tactical insight have been absolutely vital for CSK across the seasons, therefore emphasizing his great worth.
