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Pink Villa
22-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Pink Villa
Throwback: When MS Dhoni shared his personal routine and why he cannot sleep at 2 AM
Mahendra Singh Dhoni 's excellence on the cricket field requires no proof. However, it is his ardent dedication towards fitness and a healthy life that has inspired millions of his fans across the globe. Even at 44, MS reigns as one of the top and most trusted players for India. He had once opened up about maintaining a regular sleep schedule, which helped him to use his optimum potential during matches. When M.S. Dhoni talked about his fixed sleeping cycle Last year, during an event in Chennai, M.S. Dhoni revealed his daily routine and mentioned that his sleeping cycle remains unchanged, regardless of the circumstances. The cricketer said he always hits the bed by 3 AM to get ample rest before a match scheduled for the next day. In his words, 'I sleep by 3 am. I get up by 11, 11:30, 12, whatever, and then get on with the business. The reason is simple, I cannot sleep at 2 a.m., get up by, let's say, 10 o'clock, and if the game is at 7:30, I get restless. And then when we play a game, by the time we come back, it's actually late.' The cricketer further stressed that he does not change his sleeping schedule at any cost, so that his body is not disrupted by any changes in his work schedule. Fast forward to now, M.S. Dhoni, during an event in Ranchi, commented on the significant decline in interest among the youth in sports nowadays. He took the example of his own daughter, Ziva Dhoni, and shared how the little one is not particularly excited about sports. M.S. explained, ' So, the average fitness level of us as Indians has gone down. Even my daughter, I feel she doesn't do a lot of physical activity.' He added, 'She is not into sport, so we have to plan things where you (are) physically active. That's how it has been. A lot of people don't play sports.' For the unversed, M.S. Dhoni recently celebrated his 44th birthday with a quiet celebration at his professional home in Ranchi, i.e., the premises of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association.
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Pink Villa
MS Dhoni turns 44: Quiet celebration in Ranchi vs loud cheers in Vijayawada by fans
On July 7, MS Dhoni turned 44 with low-key celebrations that emphasized his preference for privacy and family over fanfare. In Ranchi, Jharkhand, he celebrated the day at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) premises—his professional 'home'—while fans in Vijayawada staged a massive tribute. These dual celebrations were a clear indicator of the cricketer's two anchors: the ground where he began and the region that embraced him as Chennai Super Kings captain. Ranchi residence: JSCA grounds celebration Back at the JSCA complex in Ranchi, where Dhoni sharpened his skills as a young cricketer, he gathered with a handful of staff, including president Ajay Nath Shahdeo. Wearing a sleeveless black T-shirt, the former India captain cut a simple cake in the JSCA office, saying, 'Thank you, guys.' The two-time World Cup-winning captain looked relaxed as he handed out slices of cake and shared smiles with old acquaintances. The viral video captured Dhoni's understated approach: no luxury, just the team behind him on his way to captaining India to three ICC titles. Vijayawada fan tribute While Ranchi saw a quiet celebration, fans in Vijayawada lit up the streets. Per reports from Times Now and India Today, crowds gathered a day early on July 6, waving posters of Dhoni. The fans also erected two towering cutouts of the Chennai Super Kings captain, one of which portrayed him in traditional South Indian attire and sunglasses. Even after stepping away from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni's influence remains immense. His presence in the IPL 2025 season, despite not leading CSK from the outset, continues to rally fans—especially after he reassumed captaincy mid-season due to an injury to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Captain Cool's legacy beyond numbers Across formats, Dhoni's record is staggering. He scored 17,266 international runs and effected 829 dismissals over 538 matches. His 10,773 ODI runs came at an average of 50.57, a feat made more impressive by his usual middle-order position. In Tests, he played 90 matches and scored nearly 5,000 runs. As captain, he led India in 332 matches across formats, winning 178. But beyond statistics, it's his unflinching, calm, and measured words that continue to define him, even having trademarked the nickname 'Captain Cool.'
News18
07-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Video Of The Day: MS Dhoni Celebrates 44th Birthday In Ranchi
Last Updated: A video of MS Dhoni celebrating his 44th birthday in Ranchi has gone viral on social media. The video a huge section of Indian cricket fans wait for on July 7 every year is out and rapidly going viral on social media: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and India legend MS Dhoni celebrating his 44th birthday. The former wicketkeeper-batter was seen cutting a cake with his friends in Ranchi, where he resides. It can't be ascertained where exactly the video is from but fans on X speculated it could be from the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) premises in the capital city. Watch it here: MS Dhoni celebrating his 44th Birthday 😍❤️ — ` (@WorshipDhoni) July 7, 2025 Dhoni is the only captain in the world to hold all three ICC white-ball trophies. Considered the greatest to ever don the gloves and the armband for the country, he scored 17,266 international runs for the country between 2004 and 2019. He hung up his boots in August 2020. Since then, he has continued to feature for CSK in the IPL. In 2025, he even captained the team for a few games in Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury-enforced absence. Will MS Dhoni play in IPL 2026? CSK's 2025 season didn't go too well, as they finished 10th in the points table with only four wins in 14 matches. Gaikwad is set to take back the leadership duties from next season and Dhoni, despite many expectations, didn't announce his retirement at the end of the season. 'It depends," Dhoni said in the post-match presentation ceremony after CSK's last match. 'I would say the same thing, I have four to five months to decide. There's no hurry to decide. It's 15 per cent more effort to keep the body away from pain. This is top-level cricket; you have to be at your best. It's not always performance that you can count on. If cricketers start retiring because of performance, then a few of them would retire at 22. What's important is to see if you can contribute and if the team needs you. It's also about the hunger to perform. I have enough time, going back to Ranchi. Haven't been home in a long time, want to enjoy some bike rides. I'm not saying I'm done, I'm not saying I'm coming back at the same time. I have the luxury of timing, and when you have the luxury, why not?" CSK were allowed to retain Dhoni for a relatively low fee of Rs. 4 crore before the IPL 2025 auction, thanks to a change in the BCCI's rules that allowed him to be considered as an 'uncapped' player because he had taken retirement more than five years previously. First Published: July 07, 2025, 09:58 IST
Mint
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
MS Dhoni turns 44: CSK icon celebrates birthday with JSCA staff in Ranchi, former India skipper says ‘Thank You guys'
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 44th birthday on Monday at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) premises, the video of which went viral on social media. A firm believer of no flashy lifestyle, Dhoni celebrated his special day with a handful of JSCA staff in Ranchi, which included president Ajay Nath Shahdeo. Looking fit as ever, Dhoni cut the cake at what looked like a JSCA office with everyone signing the birthday song. 'Thank You guys,' said Dhoni while cutting the cake. He then distributed it to everyone. The two-time World Cup-winning captain was wearing a sleeveless black t-shirt. Meanwhile, in Vijaywada, massive celebrations for Dhoni's birthday had already begun aday earlier. In a video that went viral on social media on Saturday (July 6), a huge crowd assembled with posters of Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and south Indian outfit. Dhoni, who had won five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles with CSK, enjoy a massive fan following in the southern part of India , mainly because of his association with CSK since 2008.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Mahi bhaiya...': Ex-India cricketer shares an adorable video of MS Dhoni playing with his son
MS Dhoni plays with Saurabh Tiwary's son. (Screengrabs) Former India cricketer Saurabh Tiwary on Tuesday shared an adorable video of his son, Sourish, playing with MS Dhoni in a gym. In a 16 seconds video, Dhoni can be seen having fun with his former Jharkhand and India teammate. "Mahi Bhaiya playing with my son Sourish," Tiwary, who has played three ODIs for India, captioned the video on his Facebook page. Tiwary made his India debut under MS Dhoni in 2010 against Australia in Visakhapatnam. Last month, the 35-year-old southpaw was elected as the secretary and joint secretary respectively of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA). Tiwary announced his retirement from professional cricket in February last year. He represented Jharkhand for 17 years, captaining the team 88 times across formats, and also played for four IPL franchises. Tiwary was more prolific in domestic cricket, playing 115 first-class matches across 17 years and amassing 8,030 runs in 189 innings at an average of 47.51, including 22 hundreds and 34 fifties. IND vs ENG 1st Test: KL Rahul's grit, Rishabh Pant's fire keep India alive His List A career began in 2006. He made 4,050 runs in 116 games with 27 fifties and six hundreds at an average of 46.55. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Tiwary finishes with an IPL tally of 1,494 runs at an average of 28.73 and a strike rate of 120. He captained his state 88 times across formats, winning 36, losing 33, and drawing 19. He also led East Zone seven times — six in the 50-over Deodhar Trophy in 2023 and once in the four-day Duleep Trophy in 2010. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
