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India.com
07-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
7 Special Records Of MS Dhoni That May Never Be Broken
photoDetails english Mahendra Singh Dhoni, known as "Captain Cool," is celebrating his 44th birthday on Monday, July 7. After leading India to three ICC titles - ODI World Cup, the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy, Dhoni retired from international cricket nearly five years ago but his presence in the sport remains as influential as ever. The five-times IPL winning captain recently featured in the cash rich-league for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during the 2025 season. At his 44th birthday, let's take a look at seven remarkable records of MS Dhoni that may never be broken: Updated:Jul 07, 2025, 07:29 PM IST 1. Only Captain to Win All Three Major ICC Trophies 1 / 7 MS Dhoni is the only captain in cricket history to win all three major ICC titles - the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 ODI Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. This monumental achievement is unlikely to be replicated by any other captain in the future. 2. Most International Matches As Captain 2 / 7 MS Dhoni holds the world record for captaining a team in most international matches. He led India in 332 international matches across all formats (60 Tests, 200 ODIs, 72 T20Is). With his longevity and consistency, Dhoni surpassed Ricky Ponting's record of captaining in 324 matches. Given his current trend of shorter captaincy tenures, this record of Dhoni is nearly untouchable. 3. Captain To Win Most IPL Matches 3 / 7 MD Dhoni holds the record for winning the most number of matches as a captain in IPL history. He has won 136 out of 235 matches in IPL. Close to Dhoni on the list comes Rohit Sharma with 87 wins. Since, Rohit doesn't captain in IPL now, it is very difficult for anyone to break this record of Dhoni in the cash-rich league. 4. Oldest Captain To Win An IPL Trophy 4 / 7 At 42 years and 325 days, MS Dhoni became the oldest captain to win an IPL trophy in history after CSK beat Gujarat Titans in a last-ball thriller in the final of the 2023 season. It's almost impossible for any other captain to win an IPL trophy at that old age. 5. Most Matches As Captain In IPL History 5 / 7 MS Dhoni has played as captain in the IPL for a record 235 times, the highest for any cricketer so far. His record of most matches as captain looks safe as the next player with most matches as skipper in the IPL is Rohit Sharma (158), who is no longer a captain of any team. 6. Most Stumpings In International Cricket 6 / 7 MS Dhoni's lightning-fast wicket-keeping skills helped him create a record of 195 stumpings across all international formats (123 in ODIs, 38 in Tests, 34 in T20Is). The rarity of wicket-keepers playing all formats extensively in the current era makes this record extremely difficult to break. 7. Most Runs In ODIs At Number 6 Or Lower 7 / 7 Notably, MS Dhoni is the only player to score over 10,000 runs in ODIs while batting at number 6 or lower, amassing 10,268 runs. His ability to rebuild innings and accelerate in the lower order was a benchmark that is unlikely to be surpassed by any modern lower-order batter.
India Today
09-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
MS Dhoni becomes 11th Indian to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Legendary MS Dhoni has been named as the latest inductee into the ICC Hall of Fame. Dhoni becomes the 11th Indian cricketer to be named in the list. ICC announced the development on June 9, a little less than a month before his 44th award comes nearly 5 years after MS Dhoni's retirement from international cricket. Dhoni played his final game with India in the semi-final of the 2019 ODI World Cup. After India were knocked out of the competition, Dhoni did not play a single international game for more than a year, before finally calling it a day on August 15, 2020. advertisementMahendra Singh Dhoni, affectionately known as "Captain Cool," is one of India's most successful and iconic cricketers. Born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Dhoni rose to prominence as a wicket-keeper batsman, leading India to historic victories in various international tournaments. Dhoni made his international debut in 2004 with an ODI against Bangladesh and rapidly established himself as a key player. His talent with the bat was evident from his early innings, notably a 148-run performance against Pakistan in just his fifth international match. Dhoni soon became the captain of the ODI side in 2007 and took over the test captaincy in Dhoni's leadership, India achieved unprecedented success. He led the team to victory in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, making him the only captain to win three different ICC limited-overs tournaments. Additionally, he guided India to Asia Cup titles in 2010 and 2016. His leadership and strategic acumen earned him the ICC One Day International Player of the Year Award in 2008 and individual achievements are equally impressive. He is the first Indian wicket-keeper to score 4,000 Test runs and holds records for the most dismissals by an Indian wicket-keeper. In ODIs, Dhoni scored 10,773 runs at an average of 50.57, with 10 centuries and 73 fifties. His ability to perform under pressure and his calm demeanour in high-stakes matches have made him a beloved figure in Indian retired from international cricket in 2019, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest captains in cricket history. His impact on the Indian cricket team remains profound, and his achievements continue to inspire future generations of Watch
