MS Dhoni was seen playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025.
Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, popularly known as ‘Captain Cool’ for his calm and composed behavior, has filed a trademark application to add this nickname to his name. The move is aimed at ensuring that no other person or entity can make unauthorized use of this popular nickname. If no objection is filed within 120 days, this trademark will be officially granted to Dhoni.
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MS Dhoni: Trademark application details
According to the trademark registration portal, Dhoni’s application was filed on June 5, 2025 and published in the official trademark journal on June 16, 2025. The status of the application is currently ‘Approved and Advertised’. This trademark is registered under the category of sports training, sports training facilities, sports coaching, and related services. There was no immediate comment from Dhoni.
Application was made earlier too

Interestingly, in June 2023, a company called Prabha Skill Sports (OPC) Private Limited also filed a trademark application for the phrase ‘Captain Cool’. However, the status of that application is recorded as ‘Correction filed’. Dhoni has claimed that due to the popularity of this nickname, there is a possibility of it being misused, due to which he decided to secure it in his name.
MS Dhoni’s recent achievements
Earlier this month, Dhoni was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame for 2025 along with seven cricketers including former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden and South Africa’s Hashim Amla. Dhoni was last seen on the field in IPL 2025. There is speculation that he may retire before the next season, although he has not made any official confirmation about this.