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Learn about the life and career of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, also known as Thala, the most successful Indian cricket captain and wicket-keeper-batter. Find out his achievements, awards, records, and military service.

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Learn the meaning and origin of 'Thala', the Tamil word for 'leader', which is MS Dhoni's popular nickname among Chennai Super Kings fans. Find out how Dhoni feels about this special name and why it is part of the CSK song.

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- Dhoni, known as CSK's "Thala" (leader), captained the franchise to ten finals in their first 14 IPL seasons and won them five titles - in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023 . He's led them to the

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J ust as the scope of Rajini's roles narrowed, with a few notable exceptions, the deeper he dived into superstardom, so Dhoni became, as the years went by, more and more CSK's thala to the exclusion of other roles. He gave up Test cricket in late 2014, stepped down from India's white-ball captaincy in early 2017, and retired from international

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When asked what is special about MS Dhoni that he gets the best out of the players in the team, Gavaskar in an event hosted by Star Sports, replied, "That's why they say, 'Thala for a reason

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It helped that he's been in form. Dhoni's numbers in this IPL put him in a very select group of nine men - it was four prior to the 2024 batting boom - who have been able to score at least 100

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Thanks for everything idolo, THALA DHONI FOREVER ♾️ ️, a fan tweeted. Genuinely in tears, all the fine memories of his are reminiscing in my mind. Thanks for everything idolo,

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Dhoni, indeed, is the ultimate outsider who became Chennai's own Thala. The most remarkable thing about Dhoni is just how unremarkably 'normal' he is. His arrival in the middle these days has been turned into a spectacle, making his greatness feel more special.

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Learn how MS Dhoni has led CSK to four IPL titles and nine finals since 2008. Discover his style, achievements and fan base as the timeless captain and franchise of IPL.

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How MS Dhoni became the face and soul of Chennai Super Kings, the most consistent franchise in IPL history, and earned the title of thala, a Tamil word for leader. Read about his unconventional decisions, his miraculous comebacks, and his bond with the city and the fans.

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/the-rajinification-of-thala-ms-dhoni-8607871/
No one doubts Dhoni. Thala was back, ruling the mind space of everyone. It doesn't matter at what price (black market is thriving on selling tickets at 4x rates) or time or day as every single soul in the city wants to be in attendance in flesh to give Dhoni a farewell like no other. Some Tamil movie stars and television faces, popular enough

https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/why-are-dhoni-fans-sharing-thala-for-a-reason-memes-explained-2474768-2023-12-11
Fans of MS Dhoni are creatively connecting his revered number to everything imaginable - from the seven colours of the rainbow to the seven sacred vows in a Hindu marriage to make memes. MS Dhoni is called 'Thala' by his fans affectionately. The internet is abuzz with a unique trend that intertwines the charm of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's iconic

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Fans of MS Dhoni, the legendary cricketer, are celebrating his iconic number 7 with creative posts on social media. The number 7 is related to his birthdate, July 7, and not to any superstition, according to Dhoni himself.

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MS Dhoni: Birth, Family and Education . MS Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Bihar (present-day Jharkhand) in a Hindu Rajput family to Pan Singh and Devki Devi.

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The 'Dhoni emotion' sweeps Chennai ahead of Super Kings' homecoming. CSK will be playing a full season at home for the first time in four years, and the Chepauk faithful know their chances to soak

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My hero, my 'Thala': Meet three MS Dhoni superfans Ahead of the IPL 2021, we chat with three fans of Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni, who have gone the extra mile for their cricketing icon

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It's his day, our day! Join in as we celebrate the man who leads the pride! #CelebratingThala #WhistlePodu #Yellove

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#CSK fans, start the whistles! 😙💛Catchy beats and electrifying vibes of 'Vaa Thala', a song celebrating #MSDhoni's legacy that has got us pumped and celebr

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Trending. And Dhoni is out to surprise everyone again with his latest move. In a post shared on his Facebook page, he announced that he would be starting his own team. The 42-year-old's post on

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And there began Mahi's metamorphosis into Thala Dhoni and his ascendance to demi-god status. Back during the conception phase of IPL, the tournament that has become a cultural phenomenon and helped the BCCI assert its position of dominance on the world stage, ace industrialist N Srinivasan, who was the treasurer of the BCCI back then, felt

https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2024/ms-dhoni-told-management-csk-officials-big-revelation-on-thalas-retirement-5702255
CSK Official's Big Revelation On Thala's Retirement. MS Dhoni hasn't yet publicly confirmed whether he plans to continue his playing career in the IPL. But, a CSK official has revealed the message

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Dhoni, a World Cup winner, may no more be a man at the height of his powers but to Parthasarathy and the legion of doting supporters, he will always remain the cricketer Chennai loved back. Chepauk features prominently in M.S. Dhoni's career reel. The ground's former curator shares his memories of the CSK skipper as he turns 39.

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Dhoni went in tears when the fans called him as Thala . pure Emotional moment for Dhoni fans ️#dhoniemotional #tears...Do like and Subscribe ️

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The IPL team Chennai Super Kings also reshared the images, adding, "Thala Dhoni dapper in new look." In the photos, Dhoni sports a black T-shirt and a shorter haircut.

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Indian cricket fans on social media have gone wild over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's new haircut. ... Dynamic & Handsome Mahendra Singh Dhoni @mahi7781 It's a pure joy to cut & style our Thala's

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11M likes, 359K comments - mahi7781 on June 29, 2024: "WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS 2024.My heart rate was up,well done on being calm, having the self belief and doing what u guys did.From all the Indians back home and everywhere in the world a big thank you for bringing the World Cup Home.CONGRATULATIONS.arreeee thanks for the priceless birthday gift".

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