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What are some lesser known facts about M.S. Dhoni?


  • Dhoni was not a wicket keeper in 2008 IPL Final Vs Rajasthan Royals
  • Dhoni Scored 2987 Runs for CSK in IPL till 2016, He needs just 13 runs to get 3000 runs tally for CSK in IPL alone. (He already scored 3561 runs, in which 574 runs scored for RPS)
  • Dhoni hits 218 - 4’s for CSK so far, he needs 32 more 4’s to reach 250 for CSK in IPL alone.(He hits - 251 fours in overall - RPS included)
  • Dhoni had took 58 catches for CSK in IPL.
  • Dhoni had involved in 23 stumpings for CSK in IPL.
  • In total, he has involved in 81 dismissals for CSK in IPL. He just need 19 more dismissals to reach hundred.
  • Dad - Pan Singh, Mother - Devaki Devi, Sister - Jayanti Gupta.
  • Dhoni has scored 4 half centuries in 2013 IPL season. It was his highest in one season.
  • Dhoni loves Hindi Retro Songs rather than new numbers!
  • His love for chicken butter masala never ends - Pure non-veg lover.
  • Dhoni made his Ranji debut for Bihar against Assam, in which he was 68 not out.
  • Dhoni maiden century came against Bengal when he was playing for bihar.
  • First player to score 1000 runs in T20Is without even scoring a career half-century.
  • ICC World ODI XI: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (captain in 2009, 2011-2014)
  • Dhoni was out for 0 in his first world cup game in 2007. He was out for Golden Duck in the decider against srilanka in same tournament (Though Rest in History).
  • The bat used by Dhoni in the final match in 2011 World Cup was sold for ₹ 72 Lac. The money goes to Sakshi Rawat Foundation, operated by Dhoni's wife.
  • Dhoni was introduced to world by Ganguly, Whereas Sachin is the one who recommended dhoni as an Indian Captain.
The legacy he left can never be erased from the Cricket World.
Once A Dhoni Fan, Always A Dhoni Fan!!
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