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Dhoni becomes a father, wife Sakshi gives birth to a baby girl

February 06, 2015 22:42 IST

Just a week ahead of the ICC World Cup, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has become a father.

The Indian captain's wife Sakshi gave birth to a baby girl at a private hospital in Gurgaon.

The 33-year-old cricketer became a first time father after his daughter was born at Fortis Hospital in the evening. 

The baby weighs 3.7 kgs, according to the doctors. 

Dhoni is currently busy preparing for India's title defence at the World Cup in Australia. 

Sakshi is generally seen travelling with his husband on tours but she didn't travel with Dhoni during the Australia tour.

Dhoni had tied the nuptial knot with childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat on July 4, 2010. 

Image: Indian captain MS Dhoni with his wife Sakshi.

Photo: PTI

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