India gains a wicketkeeper-batter
Dhoni makes his ODI debut in Bangladesh.
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MS Dhoni
Follow Dhoni’s international emergence, leadership milestones, World Cup victories and post-retirement recognition.
Subject guide · scope, chapters & sources ↗Eight selected international milestones through June 2025, reviewed on 17 October 2026. International retirement is not presented as retirement from all domestic or franchise cricket.
Two innings establish his batting presence
Hundreds against Pakistan and Sri Lanka mark a breakthrough.
A captain wins the inaugural T20 World Cup
India defeats Pakistan in the tournament final.
India reaches the top Test ranking
The national team becomes number one under Dhoni.
India wins the men’s Cricket World Cup
Dhoni, Tendulkar and Kohli share a team milestone in Mumbai.
The Champions Trophy adds a third title
Dhoni captains another ICC tournament-winning side.
International retirement is announced
Dhoni ends his India playing career.
The ICC Hall of Fame adds Dhoni
A later honour recognises his international career.