MS Dhoni, the former Indian captain, has applied for a trademark for the word ‘Captain Cool’, a nickname that symbolizes his calm and controlled leadership style on the cricket pitch. The application was formally published in the trademark journal on June 16 and has been designated as “accepted and advertised,” according to the Trade Marks Registry.
The trademark has been registered in many areas, including sports training, coaching, sports facilities, and related services. On June 5, Dhoni submitted his application. Remarkably, Prabha Skill Sports (OPC) Pvt Ltd, another organization, had already applied for the same phrase. Their application does, however, now have the status “rectification filed,” which denotes a correcting procedure.
MS Dhoni was just inducted into the 2025 class of the ICC Hall of Fame. He joins former South African opener Hashim Amla and Australian great Matthew Hayden on the esteemed list.
“Celebrated for his calm under pressure and unmatched tactical nous, but also a trailblazer in the shorter format, MS Dhoni’s legacy as one of the game’s greatest finishers, leaders and wicketkeepers has been honoured with his induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame,” the ICC statement had said.
The ICC acknowledged Dhoni’s outstanding career and pointed out that his greatness went beyond his stats to encompass exceptional longevity, consistency, and fitness. Calm leadership, superb tactical intuition, and a string of historic victories characterized his captaincy.
The 43-year-old took over as captain in 2007 and quickly made his impact, leading India to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup. He became the only captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies after winning the 2011 ODI World Cup at home and the 2013 Champions Trophy in England.
Under his leadership, India momentarily topped the ICC Test rankings, cementing his status as one of the game’s most prominent captains. He is renowned for encouraging up-and-coming talent and for having a significant influence on the development of the following generation of Indian cricket players.
