Biography
| Full Name | Harleen Deol |
| Date of Birth | 7 July 1981 |
| Age | 42 Years Old |
| Place of Birth | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Profession | Cricketer |
Family
| Father | Pan Singh |
| Mother | Devki Devi |
| Brother | Narendra Singh Dhoni |
| Sister | Jayanti Gupta |
| Affairs | Priyanka Jha Lakshmi Rai Deepika Padukone Sakshi Singh Rawat |
| Spouse | Sakshi Singh Rawat |
| Kids | Ziva |
Physical Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 9 Inches |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 42 inches Waist: 32 inches Biceps: 14 inches |
Education
| School | DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| College | St. Xaviers College, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Qualification | Dropout |
Career
Debut
| Test | 2 December 2005 against Sri Lanka |
| ODI | 23 December 2004 against Bangladesh |
| T20 | 1 December 2006 against South Africa |
| Role | Wicket-keeper |
Last Match
| Test | 26 December 2014 against Australia |
| ODI | 9 July 2019 against New Zealand |
| T20 | 27 February 2019 against South Africa |
| Retirement | 15 August 2020 |
Domestic
| Batting Style | Right-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Fast Medium |
| Domestic Teams | Asia XI, Bihar, Jharkhand |
| IPL Teams | Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants |
Controversies
- Creating Rift with Seniors: Dhoni was alleged to have created rifts with senior players like Ganguly and Dravid, and there were reported disagreements with vice-captain Sehwag before the 2009 T20 World Cup.
- Dropping Seniors in CB Series: Dhoni’s decision to drop senior players during the 2011-12 CB series in Australia raised eyebrows and led to underwhelming results for the Indian team.
- Yograj Singh’s Accusations: Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, accused Dhoni of not supporting his son and criticized him publicly. Similar accusations were made by other players’ family members in the past.
- IPL Spot Fixing: Dhoni and CSK were embroiled in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal, leading to the suspension of the team for two seasons. Dhoni faced questioning and accusations during this period.
- Criminal Case in Bengaluru: Dhoni faced a criminal case in Bengaluru in 2015 for allegedly outraging religious sentiments, stemming from a magazine cover. The case was eventually dismissed by the Supreme Court in 2016.
- Fined for Post-Match Comments: Dhoni was fined during the 2015 IPL for criticizing umpiring decisions during a post-match presentation.
- Walking onto Field Controversy: During an IPL match between RR and CSK in 2019, Dhoni walked onto the field to dispute an umpire’s decision, which drew widespread criticism.
- Conflict of Interest Allegations: Dhoni faced allegations of a conflict of interest due to his association with Rhiti Sports, which managed several players including himself and others in the Indian team.
Awards
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna: Dhoni was honored with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India’s highest sporting honor, in 2007-08 for his outstanding performances and leadership in cricket.
- ICC Player of the Year Awards: Dhoni received the ICC ODI Player of the Year award in 2008 and the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award in 2011.
- Padma Bhushan: In 2018, Dhoni was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, for his significant contributions to Indian cricket.
- BCCI Awards: Dhoni has been a recipient of several awards presented by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), including the Polly Umrigar Award for International Cricketer of the Year.
- ICC World XI Teams: Dhoni has been named in various ICC World XI teams multiple times, recognizing his exceptional skills as a cricketer.
- Indian Sports Honours: Dhoni has been honored at the Indian Sports Honours, an awards ceremony celebrating achievements in Indian sports.
Achievements
- World Twenty20 Victory: Dhoni led the Indian cricket team to victory in the ICC World Twenty20 in 2007, marking India’s first-ever triumph in the tournament.
- Becoming ODI Captain: Dhoni was appointed as the captain of the Indian cricket team in One Day Internationals (ODIs) in 2007.
- Test Captaincy: Dhoni took over the captaincy of the Indian Test cricket team in 2008, leading the team in the longer format of the game.
- ICC Cricket World Cup Victory: Dhoni captained India to victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, securing India’s second World Cup title.
- ICC Champions Trophy Win: Dhoni led India to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, making India the first team to win the tournament twice.
- Rankings and Records: Dhoni achieved top rankings in the ICC ODI Batting Rankings and held the number one position for a significant period. He also set numerous batting records in international cricket.
- Long-serving Captaincy: Dhoni captained the Indian cricket team in ODIs from 2007 to 2016 and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014, establishing himself as one of the longest-serving captains in Indian cricket history.
- Awards and Honors: Dhoni received prestigious awards such as the Padma Bhushan and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna for his contributions to Indian cricket.
- Impact on Indian Cricket: Dhoni’s leadership had a profound impact on Indian cricket, guiding the team to numerous victories and shaping the future of the sport in the country.
