Mahendra Singh Dhoni, also known as M.S. Dhoni or Lieutenant Colonel, is a legendary player who is the only skipper to have won the ICC Trophy in all formats. In formats with restricted overs, he is the fastest and best "finisher." Former Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni shocked the world when he emerged from a tiny Indian hamlet. However, this legend requires more than this introduction. His difficult transition from a ticket collector to an international cricket player is seen today. Let's explore Mahendra Singh Dhoni's amazing journey in detail.Childhood and Family History Dhoni was born in Ranchi, Bihar, and raised in a Hindu Rajput family by Uttarakhandi parents (now in Jharkhand).
He is Pan Singh and Devaki Devi's third child and youngest. His parents moved to Ranchi, Jharkhand, from Uttarakhand, where his father got a job as a junior manager pump operator at the MECON Colony in the Doranda suburb of Ranchi. Although his uncle and his family spell their last name "Dhauni" rather than "Dhoni," Dhoni was the goalkeeper for the football squad at his DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir school before he turned pro. But Dhoni's cricket coach Keshav Ranjan Banerjee picked him to play for his school squad after observing his goalkeeping prowess. Because of his exceptional wicketkeeping skills, he was the regular wicketkeeper for the Commando Cricket Club from 1995 to 1998.
Based on his club cricket performance, he was selected for the 1997–98 Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under-16 Championship, and he performed well there.
From 2001 to 2003, Dhoni worked at the Kharagpur train station in the West Bengali district of Midnapore (W) as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) for South Eastern train.Knowledge and a passion for football. Mahi attended the DAV Jawahar Vidhya Mandir in Ranchi, Bihar, for his education. He has always enjoyed doing sports. He was a superb badminton player and football player. Goalie to Wicket-Keeper: A Transition During his school days, he wasn't a big fan of Cricket. However, Sachin Tendulkar, the former cricket player, was a tremendous fan of his. Since he was a young child, he has loved playing football. Mahi excelled as his school's football team's goalkeeper. Mahi began playing football at the Ranchi District Level at a young age.
A cricket team noticed Mahi's outstanding goalkeeping and reached out to him. They invited him to become a wicketkeeper on their cricket team. After joining the cricket squad, M.S. Dhoni developed a deep love for the game. Because of his coach's great admiration for Dhoni's wicketkeeping abilities, Dhoni started playing regularly for Commando Cricket Club. His actual cricket journey began from that point on. After playing for that club for three years, Dhoni began to fall in love with cricket. His attention had gradually turned to batting. With consistent training, Dhoni has improved as a batsman. He began to gain popularity not only in this club but also in the school and other clubs because of his incredible sixes.Mahi's outstanding performance in 1997–98 earned him a spot in the Under 16 Championship. Dhoni took the railway exam at that time, and happily, he was chosen. He began working as a TTE (Traveling Ticket Examiner) at Kharagpur Railway in 2001. Mahi continued playing CricketFirst Meeting with Sachin Tendulkar after working so hard all day. For the first time, Dhoni met cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar at the Dilip Trophy. Dhoni played as the 12th player for the side that opposed Sachin. He was giving the other players drinks. Sachin also asked Mahi for water during that particular match. Dhoni grinned innocently as he passed the water.Dhoni lived two lives while working as a Ticket Examiner from 2001 to 2003. Dhoni was carrying out his duties in a sincere manner. But he had no time, therefore his game was not becoming any better. Ultimately, he made the decision to leave his position as a railway worker and devote all of his attention, time, and resources to Cricket. Dhoni's dad was not very happy with his choice.Something happened when he wasn't playing for his country. DhDhoni's rise to prominence and lowly origins touched a nerve with supporters, making him a popular and empathetic figure across the nation, in addition to his skill as a cricket player. While leading India, he captured the ICC World Twenty20 in 2007, the Asia Cups in 2010 and 2016, the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. In 2020, he declared his retirement from international cricket, capping an amazing career that left millions of people in shock. Even after his major retirement, Dhoni's effect on cricket remains, and his impact on future players is still felt. As a cricket icon and role model, M.S. Dhoni's life story will be revered and appreciated for ages to come.