Captain Cool: Dhoni is often referred to as "Captain Cool" for his calm and composed demeanor on the field, even in high-pressure situations.

Rise from Obscurity: Dhoni hails from a small town called Ranchi in the state of Jharkhand.

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Helicopter Shot: Dhoni is credited with popularizing the "helicopter shot" in cricket.

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.World Cup Triumphs: Under Dhoni's captaincy, India won the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in 2007, the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. He is the only captain to win all three ICC limited-overs trophies.

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.Fastest Stumping: Dhoni holds the record for the fastest stumping in international cricket. He stumped West Indies' batsman Darren Lewis in just 0.09 seconds during a game in 2018.

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.Test Captaincy Record: Dhoni is India's most successful Test captain, having led the team to 27 Test victories. Under his captaincy, India also achieved the No. 1 ranking in Test cricket for the first time.

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.Padma Bhushan: Dhoni was honored with the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India, in 2018.

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.Humility and Leadership: Despite his enormous success, Dhoni is known for his humility and team-first approach.

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