Uthappa defends MSD amid CSK's abysmal start in IPL 2025

MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) performance has come under scrutiny in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

'MS Dhoni is not the problem' - Robin Uthappa defends CSK star despite abysmal start in IPL 2025

3 players losing chances because MS Dhoni is still playing

3 players whose slots are being wasted by Dhoni

MS Dhoni has yet to put in a match-winning performance for Chennai Super Kings in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2025: How is MS Dhoni’s downfall similar to the law of Diminishing Marginal Utility?

How is Dhoni's downfall related to Economics' Laws?

CSK have lost all the matches where Dhoni scored runs thus far in IPL 2025.

IPL 2025: How is MS Dhoni’s downfall similar to the Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility?

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings , Match 22 - Who Said What?

IPL 2025: PBKS vs CSK, Match 22 - Who Said What?

Punjab Kings won by 18 runs against Chennai Super Kings.

What if Dhoni, Rohit, and Kohli retire this season?

IPL 2025 marks the 18th instance of the three legends of Indian cricket featuring in the marquee tournament.

What if MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli retire this season?

Chopra questions CSK's batting, suggests changes

"If you see Jadeja at No. 6, that's too high... If we are brutally honest, Jadeja's significant T20 knocks, I am not talking about cameos, have become far and few between," Chopra said.

'If Jadeja is coming at No. 6, your batting has become extremely weak' - Aakash Chopra questions CSK's batting strategy

IPL 2025: Shane Watson compares MS Dhoni's CSK with current team under Ruturaj Gaikwad

Shane Watson compares CSK under MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad

Watson compared the difference between CSK under MS Dhoni and the same franchise under Gaikwad.

'Is RCB the new CSK' - Ambati Rayudu backs Bengaluru to end 17-year title drought

Ambati Rayudu backs Bengaluru to end 17-year title drought

RCB has so far played in three finals in the history of IPL.

'Is RCB the new CSK?' - Ambati Rayudu backs Bengaluru to end 17-year title drought

We had a very regimented childhood: Dhoni

"We had a very regimented childhood. The school was in the colony itself which meant that there was no badmasshi in younger days," Dhoni said.

'We had a very regimented childhood' - MS Dhoni on his early days in Ranchi

IPL 2025: CSK playoff chances, remaining matches & elimination risk - CricTracker

What should be CSK's masterplan?

CSK have lost three back-to-back games in IPL 2025.

What should be the masterplan for CSK to ensure they stay safe from elimination?

PL 2025: MS Dhoni arrives in Chandigarh amid ongoing talks of retirement

Dhoni arrives in Chandigarh amid ongoing talks of retirement

CSK will take on PBKS on Tuesday, April 8.

[Watch] IPL 2025: MS Dhoni arrives in Chandigarh amid ongoing talks of retirement

MS Dhoni lists three non-negotiable life values, includes 'Discipline'

MS Dhoni lists three non-negotiable life values

“There is no substitute for hard work. My father and grandfather used to say this too, I will also say this. My coming generation will also say this," Dhoni said.

MS Dhoni’s final IPL season?

Five key reasons why IPL 2025 could mark the end of MS Dhoni’s legendary career.

5 reasons why IPL 2025 could be MS Dhoni’s final season

'These are very quick-fire, split-second decisions' - MS Dhoni reveals thoughts when fielders drop catches

MS Dhoni reveals thoughts when fielders drop catches

"These are very quick fire, split second decision. It takes time to teach him. But it's never a scenario where you'll get angry, especially on the field,” Dhoni said.

'I have 10 months to decide' - MS Dhoni addresses IPL future amid retirement rumours

Not me deciding, it's the body: Dhoni addresses IPL future

Dhoni has been playing IPL since its inception in 2008.

MS Dhoni has lost cricket, it's over for him: Hayden

"He has lost the cricket. It's over for him. He should accept this fact until it's too late for CSK," Hayden said of Dhoni.

'He has lost cricket, should join our commentary team' - Matthew Hayden's blunt take on MS Dhoni

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<h2>Introduction</h2>
<p>MS Dhoni is counted among one of the most distinguished names in cricket. Before developing an interest in cricket, Dhoni used to play as a goalkeeper for DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir school football team. Witnessing his superb goalkeeping skills, coach Keshab Ranjan Banerjee selected him to keep wickets and play cricket for the school team.&nbsp;</p>
<p>During his teenage years, his wonderful wicket-keeping skills helped him to get picked as a wicket-keeper batter in the Commando Cricket Club. After doing wonders at club cricket, he played in the Vinoo Mankad trophy Under-16 Championship as well.</p>
<h3>MS Dhoni's Career Information:</h3>
<p><strong>Test Debut:</strong> India vs Sri Lanka at MA Chidambaram Stadium, December 02-06, 2005<br><strong>ODI Debut: </strong>Bangladesh vs India at MA Aziz Stadium, December 23, 2004<br><strong>T20I Debut: </strong>South Africa vs India at The Wanderers Stadium, December 1, 2006</p>
<p><strong>Teams:</strong> India, Air India Blue, Asia XI, Bihar, Bradman XI, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), East Zone, East Zone Under-19s, Help for Heroes XI, India A, India Seniors, India Board President’s XI, International XI, Jharkhand, Jharkhand Under-19s, Rajasthan Cricket Association President’s XI, Rest of India, Rising Pune Supergiants, &amp; Sehwag XI</p>
<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the most successful names in the history of cricket. The legendary cricketer achieved phenomenal records for India in his almost 15 years of career with dedication and diligence. With his batting, wicket-keeping, and captaincy, he served his national team in an efficient manner.&nbsp;</p>
<h4>Early Career:</h4>
<p>MS Dhoni was born to Pan Singh and Devaki Devi in Ranchi, Bihar (now in Jharkhand). During his school days, Dhoni’s coach Keshab Ranjan Banerjee pulled him away from football and asked him to take up cricket. In his initial days, he built a reputation of demolishing bowling attacks with his ferocious batting style. Despite performing well at the state level, Dhoni couldn’t go to the next level as more A-lister cricketers were chosen ahead of him.&nbsp;</p>
<p>After facing a snub despite doing well, he took up the job of a ticket collector at the Kharagpur Railways Station in West Bengal. With this move, he also got a chance to join the Railways Ranji team. However, after a few months, Dhoni grabbed the attention of scouts who were tasked to organize a country-wide Training Research Development Wing from the Board of Control for Cricket in India to pick talented cricketers from financially backward states. With this development, he got selected to represent India A team that toured Kenya in 2004. In the series, he batted excellently and impressed everyone with his power-hitting might.</p>
<h4>International Debut:</h4>
<p>In December 2004, the selectors picked him in the ODI team for India’s tour of Bangladesh. However, his debut game didn’t go well as he got run out for a duck. Despite Dhoni’s average show against Bangladesh, he got a chance in the ODI series against Pakistan at home in April 2005. Playing the second match of the series in Visakhapatnam, he played a stunning knock of 148 runs off just 123 deliveries. With this innings, he cemented his place in the ODI team. Later, in October, Dhoni showed his power again as he played arguably the best ODI innings of his career, scoring 183* runs off 145 balls against Sri Lanka in Jaipur.</p>
<h4>Captaincy:</h4>
<p>In 2007, during India’s tour of England, <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/sachin-tendulkar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sachin Tendulkar</a></strong> was offered the role to lead India. However, instead of accepting the responsibility, Master Blaster recommended Dhoni’s name. In the inaugural edition of the 2007 T20 World Cup, the selectors gave him the opportunity to lead the side. Holding the captaincy mantle for the first time, he proved his leadership skills by winning the title.</p>
<p>Considering his scintillating performance as a skipper, he was appointed full-time captain of the Indian team in white-ball cricket. After showcasing his leadership mettle in the T20I format, Dhoni looked brilliant with his captaincy in the ODI format as well. In 2008, holding the reins of the team, Dhoni helped the team to clinch the tri-series in Australia with Sri Lanka being the third team.</p>
<p>After Anil Kumble’s retirement from all forms of cricket in November 2008, Dhoni became the captain of the team in all forms. Under his phenomenal leadership, India became the number 1 Test team in December 2009. In 2011, Dhoni got appreciated for his incredible batting and leadership skills as he contributed to the team’s <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cwc-cricket-world-cup" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup</a></strong> triumph at home and joined the league of World Cup-winning captains.&nbsp;</p>
<h4>Lean Patch &amp; Redemption:</h4>
<p>After the famous World Cup victory, Dhoni’s captaincy came under scrutiny after humiliating overseas Test series losses in England and Australia. Following the Test series defeat in England, India also lost their title as the number 1 Test side in the world. In 2012, things got worse for Dhoni as the team lost to England at home by a 1-2 margin. Observing his dismal performance as a Test captain, his critics got a chance to raise fingers at him. In 2013, Dhoni replaced senior players with youngsters and revamped the side. Utilising the spectacular spirit of youngsters, Dhoni led the nation to its second ICC Champions Trophy title (India jointly shared the title in 2002 with hosts Sri Lanka).&nbsp;</p>
<h4>Extraordinary IPL Journey:</h4>
<p>In the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, the love story between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) began. The franchise grabbed him for an enormous sum of INR 6 crore. In the maiden season of the league, he led CSK to the final but lost to Rajasthan Royals (RR).<br>&nbsp;<br>Although RR won the title, Dhoni left an impact on the competition with his leadership talent. In 2010, the dashing wicket-keeper batter showcased his captaincy skills in the IPL as well. With the final match win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2010 competition, Dhoni started CSK’s dominance in the tournament. In 2011, his franchise defended its title successfully after routing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) comfortably in the final. So far, Captain Cool has bagged five <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL </a></strong>trophies for his franchise with exceptional leadership and batting talent.</p>
<h4>Retirement:</h4>
<p>In the 2014-15 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Dhoni brought the curtain down on his Test career after helping India drew the Boxing day Test in Melbourne. After the Test retirement, he captained the ODI side in the 2015 World Cup but couldn’t retain the trophy. On January 4, 2017, he handed the captaincy mantle to Virat Kohli after resigning as India’s white-ball skipper.</p>
<p>At the age of 37, he appeared in India’s 2019 World Cup squad which marked his last appearance in international cricket. During the tournament, he came under fierce criticism for his underwhelming strike rate against Afghanistan and England. On August 15, 2020, Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket after almost 15 years of his remarkable career.</p>
<h3>MS Dhoni's Personal Life:</h3>
<p>MS Dhoni is married to Sakshi Singh Rawat since 2010 and the couple has a daughter named Ziva Dhoni. Before tying the knot, Dhoni and Sakshi dated each other. He is also an avid supporter of the Indian Army and in July 2019, he spent a day with the parachute regiment in Ranchi. While spending time with soldiers, he also said that since childhood, he wanted to join the Army.&nbsp;</p>

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