Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a cricketing legend, often called "Captain Cool," is among the most successful captains of cricket history. Known for his calm approach and sharp decisions, Dhoni achieved remarkable success in all formats of the game. During his leadership of the Indian cricket team, the Indian cricket team soared to heights, winning all major tournaments and creating some unforgettable moments for fans worldwide. Dhoni stands proud with the records of captaining-from lifting the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 to the historic win of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, all of which was a testament to his unbeatable cricketing mind and leadership skills. Test Captaincy Records Image Source: Getty Images Dhoni took India's captaincy in the year 2008 after Kumble stepped down from the position. The captain led the team remarkably by winning the first 4 Tests played against South Africa, Australia, and England in the home series. He led India in 60 Tests and won 27 of those. Matches Won Lost Drawn No Result Win % 60 27 18 15 0 45% Also Read | Who Is Sam Konstas? The Rising 19-Year-Old Australian Opener T20I Captaincy Records Image Source: Getty Images Dhoni was asked to fulfill the role of skipper at a tricky time, as the T20 format was new and he had to represent the national team in the inaugural world tournament, leading a bunch of promising young players. He set the tone for his captaincy career by winning the T20 World Cup, where they had only lost one game to New Zealand in the league stage before the victory against Pakistan in the final. He played 72 games as captain, he won 41 of those at a win percentage of 56.9%. Matches Won Lost Tied No Result Win % 72 41 28 1 2 56.9% ODI Captaincy Records Image Source: Getty Images Dravid left the spot in 2007, and Dhoni was given the onus of leading the Indian line-up. He enjoyed a long captaincy career that spanned over ten years during which he guided the side to win major ICC titles. The country won 110 matches out of the 200 games that MS captained in the ODI format. Matches Won Lost Tied No Result Win % 200 110 74 5 11 55% Also Read | MS Dhoni Trophy Collection: His Glorious Achievements Captaincy Records in ICC Events ODI World Cup MS Dhoni is perhaps the most successful captain that ICC World Cup history can boast of. He brought glory to India in the year 2011 after a long wait since 1983 when Kapil Dev won the tournament, and it was India lifting the trophy in front of a jubilant crowd at home under his command. He took India to the semifinals in the 2015 World Cup, beating many other teams before losing the final game against the hosts, Australia. Matches Won Lost Tied No Result Win % 22 19 2 1 0 86.36% T20 World Cup Dhoni started his captaincy journey back in 2007 by winning the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup with a team that fought against all the odds against stronger opponents, lifting the trophy as India became the first-ever World Champions of T20 Cricket. Under Dhoni, India went to the finals of the tournament in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016 and the semi-finals in the same tournament in 2016, which demonstrated consistency by Dhoni, as well as his skill as a leader in this shortest form of cricket. Matches Won Lost Tied No Result Win % 38 25 11 1 1 65.78% Conclusion MS Dhoni's career as a captain is gold in cricket history, epitomized by great deeds and unparalleled leadership. From winning ICC trophies to guiding India to memorable victories across formats, Dhoni redefined what it means to lead with calmness and confidence. His ability to stay composed under pressure and make bold decisions earned him respect worldwide. As a captain, he not only brought trophies but also nurtured a generation of players who continue to shine. Dhoni's captaincy legacy will always inspire cricketers and fans alike, reminding everyone that true leadership is staying humble, focused, and leading by example.