Sports News: The former captain cool of India, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is one of the most decorated cricketers to have played the game. His legacy and stint as the white ball captain of India are unmatched. But do you know which women played a huge role in helping Dhoni become what he is today? Dhoni, who was a middle-order batter and a lightning-fast wicketkeeper, first captained India in the 2007 T20 World Cup, in which he led the team to victory. He then went on to win the 2011 ODI World Cup at home, followed by the Champions Trophy in 2013.
Dhoni's sister, Jayanti Gupta
We all are familiar with Dhoni's heroics throughout his career. Be it for India or for Chennai Super Kings, Dhoni was the main man. His sister, Jayanti Gupta, played a huge role in shaping his career. There were times when Dhoni did not get enough support from his father. But this was never the case with his sister. Jayanti supported Dhoni through thick and thin. According to media reports, she is 3-4 years older than Dhoni. The same was shown in the movie "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story." Jayanti has always chosen to stay out of the spotlight, and that is why her support for Dhoni is a lesser-known fact.
What does Jayanti do?
Jayanti is an English teacher in her hometown, Ranchi. She is married to a close friend of Dhoni, Gautam Gupta, who also supported him throughout his young days in cricket. As shown in Dhoni's movie, Gautam was one of the closest friends of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Both of these people have helped Dhoni to grow in his career, and according to many media reports, Dhoni is very close to the couple.
Some of Dhoni's Achievements
Dhoni was called 'Mahi' by his fans. He has achieved incredible feats in his career. As a captain, he is the only one to win all three ICC white ball trophies, which include the ODI World Cup, the T20 World Cup, and the Champions Trophy. For his franchise, Chennai Super Kings, Dhoni has won five IPL titles. He retired from international cricket on 15th August 2020.
