MS Dhoni's trademark application for ‘Captain Cool’ officially accepted

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has officially secured approval to trademark ‘Captain Cool’, the nickname fans have fondly used for years to describe his calm and composed leadership style.

The former India captain is seeking exclusive rights to use the moniker for services such as sports coaching, training, and related facilities. According to the Trade Marks Registry portal, his application has been accepted and advertised, with the trademark published in the official journal on June 16, 2025.

Fight for ‘Captain Cool’

Interestingly, the phrase had previously been applied for by another entity—Prabha Skill Sports (OPC) Pvt Ltd. However, that application currently shows a status of ‘rectification filed’, indicating unresolved issues or objections in the process.


Meanwhile, earlier this month, MS Dhoni was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame for 2025, joining an elite group of cricketers that includes Australia’s Matthew Hayden and South Africa’s Hashim Amla.

In its official statement, the ICC praised Dhoni not just for his impressive numbers, but for his “extraordinary consistency, fitness, and longevity.”

“Celebrated for his calm under pressure and unmatched tactical nous, but also a trailblazer in the shorter formats, 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 statement read.