How did Dhoni become lieutenant colonel?

The 38-year-old holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment (106 Para TA battalion). The honour was accorded to him by the Indian Army in 2011. Dhoni was given this honour along with Abhinav Bindra and Deepak Rao.

Is Dhoni a lower caste?

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born in a middle-class Rajput family on 7 July 1981 (Age 40 years; as of 2021) in Ranchi, Jharkhand (Then in Bihar), India.

Is Dhoni a Brahman?

Dhoni is neither a Rajput nor a Brahmin. He belongs to the so called middle castes of India. He belongs to the Khasas caste/tribe.

Is Dhoni tribal?

No. He is an INDIAN.

What is the property of MS Dhoni?

Dhoni is among the highest paid sportsperson in the world, with a net worth of approximately 113 million USD which is 846 crores rupees in Indian currency and that too, has been achieved by him in very few years.

When did MS Dhoni retire from international cricket?

In 2016, a biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story was made on his life and his cricket career up to the Indian team’s win at the 2011 Cricket World Cup . Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on 15 August 2020.

How did Mahendra Singh Dhoni become a cricketer?

Dhoni showed impressive wicket-keeping skills at the Commando Cricket Club during 1995-98 and was picked up for Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under-16 Championship for the 1997-98 session and played well. After completing High School, Dhoni focussed on Cricket.

How did MS Dhoni move from CCL to the Bihar team?

Deval Sahay, an ex Bihar Cricket Association Vice-President, was the Ranchi District Cricket President at that time and was instrumental in pushing Dhoni to the big stage of Ranchi team, junior Bihar cricket team and eventually senior Bihar Ranji Team for the 1999–2000 season. Within 1 year, Dhoni moved from playing in CCL to the Bihar Ranji team.

How was MS Dhoni selected for the Central Coal Fields Limited team?

In the year 1998, MS Dhoni was selected for the Central Coal Fields Limited (CCL) team. Till 1998, he played for the school cricket team and club cricket. Whenever Dhoni hit a six in Sheesh Mahal tournament cricket matches, he was gifted Rs 50 by Deval Sahay, who selected him for CCL.