• Hails from a small town in Jharkhand, called Ranchi
• Belongs to a middle class family.
• Also known as ‘MAHI’ by his loved ones.
• Crazy for bikes.
• High on confidence & an optimistic thinker.
Cricketing Profile… • Started his First class career in the year 1999- 2000. • International Debut on 23rd Dec 2004, against Bangladesh. • First 100 in his fifth game against Pakistan. Scored 148 off 123 balls. • Now captain of Indian Cricket Team in all three forms of the game. Achievements… • Second Indian Captain to bring a World Cup.
• Holds the record of highest score as wicketkeeper
i.e. 183.
• Received ‘Padma Shree’, in 2009.
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2008.
• Leading Wisden Dream XI Test Team.
Style ICON.. Mahi WAY !!!! • Transformation from hard hitting batsman to “new age” leader.