1. All ICC trophies under the belt
MS Dhoni is the only captain to win all the three major ICC trophies in white-ball cricket – 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 World Cup, 2013 Champions Trophy.
2. Master in Stumping
Dhoni is the only wicket-keeper to effect over 100 stumpings in One-Day Internationals.
3. Most matches as captain
The talismanic cricketer is the most capped captain in international cricket, having led Team India on 332 occasions.
4. Wicket-keeping record
Effecting 829 dismissals in 538 games, Dhoni is also the third-most successful wicket-keeper in international cricket.
5. Obsession with big hits
The swashbuckler has smashed 229 sixes in 350 games, fifth most for anyone in ODI history.
6. That Record-breaking knock
A young MS Dhoni mustered a breathtaking 183 off 145 balls against Sri Lanka in 2005. This is the highest individual score by a wicket-keeper in ODIs.
7. Second Most Successful IPL Captain
Having taken Chennai Super Kings to three IPL titles, the wicketkeeper-batsman is the second most successful captain in the tournament’s history.