Today, as MS Dhoni celebrates his 44th birthday , we present you with 44 things you might not know about the former India captain Check here: 1. MS Dhoni retired after an illustrious 16-year international career, having scored over 15,000 runs across formats. 2. Dhoni was born on 7 July 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar (now in Jharkhand) in a Hindu Rajput family to Pan Singh and Devaki Devi. [2][3] His parents hailed from Lwali village in Uttar Pradesh (now Uttarakhand) and he was the youngest of three children. [4][5][6] His family spells the surname as "Dhauni". [7] The spelling " Dhoni " emerged due to a spelling mistake in his school certificates and, despite repeated attempts by his family, has never been rectified. [8] Dhoni did his schooling from DAV ... Former Indian cricket team captain, right-handed batter and a wicket-keeper MS Dhoni turned 44 on July 7, 2025. Fans have begun pouring wishes on social media platforms, praising his journey and ... MS Dhoni is a former Indian cricketer and captain who was born on July 07, 1981 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He is a wicketkeeper-batsman who played in all formats and led India to win the 2011 World Cup.
