In pictures: Mahendra Singh Dhoni marks 15 years in international cricket

The World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday completed 15 years in international cricket. Dhoni made his debut in the international cricket on this day in 2004 against Bangladesh but was run out on a duck.

Dhoni with wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva: Although the cricketer did not witness a good start to his international career, Dhoni went out to amass 17266 runs across all formats for India.

The cricketer holds an honorary title of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army.

Dhoni, who is hailed as the best finisher in the world by many, brought many laurels to the country. He led the team in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 and finished the match in style to help India lift the coveted trophy, last won in 1984.

Under the leadership of the 38-year-old, India also lifted the one ICC World T20 title and one Champions trophy. India lifted the inaugural edition of the ICC World T20 in 2007 after defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by five runs.

However, Dhoni has not stepped out on the field for the team since suffering the semi-final exit in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. India faced an 18-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand.

India's MS Dhoni spits out blood after sucking his cut thumb during the match against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on June 30, 2019.

India's MS Dhoni during nets at The Oval, London.