Born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, MS Dhoni grew up in a humble background. His father, Pan Singh Dhoni, was a traditional well-digger, and his mother, Devki Nandan Dhoni, was a housewife. Dhoni's early life was marked by struggles, with his family facing financial difficulties. Despite these challenges, his parents encouraged his passion for cricket, which began when he was just 10 years old.