
Former India captain MS Dhoni has long been admired for his calm presence on the field, a trait that continues to earn him respect even after his retirement from international cricket. The legendary skipper achieved a rare feat by winning all three major ICC trophies during his career, leading the team with exceptional composure and tactical brilliance.
Across formats, the wicketkeeper-batter accumulated 4,876 Test runs, 10,773 ODI runs and 1,617 T20I runs. In the IPL, he guided the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to five titles, cementing the franchise’s status as one of the most successful in the tournament’s history. His wicketkeeping skills were equally outstanding, with over 500 catches and 150 stumpings to his name, making him one of the most influential figures the game has seen.
Professional earnings
MS Dhoni leads a simple and grounded life, spending much of his time at his Ranchi farmhouse where he enjoys organic farming and cultivating vegetables and fruits. Beyond cricket, Dhoni has ventured into multiple professional domains. He is the co-owner of Ranchi Rays, along with the Sahara India Pariwar, a franchise in the Hockey India League.
He also co-owns Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League with Abhishek Bachchan, and Mahi Racing Team India in the Supersport World Championship alongside Akkineni Nagarjuna. Dhoni launched his own lifestyle brand, ‘Seven,’ which primarily focuses on footwear, with Dhoni himself serving as the brand ambassador. Additionally, he owns a production house named Dhoni Entertainment, further expanding his footprint in the entertainment industry.
Endorsements and Investments
Dhoni has been a familiar face among audiences for more than 15 years and has worked with over 50 leading brands throughout his career. He has endorsed major names such as Reebok, Indigo Paints, TVS, Mutual Funds, GoDaddy, Cars24, and many more. His extensive brand portfolio earns him over INR 100 crore annually.
Dhoni’s own activewear brand, Seven, was launched in 2016 and offers shoes, gym wear, and casual sportswear across India and internationally. He also owns a gym chain, SportsFit, which has expanded to multiple cities across India. In addition, Dhoni holds stakes in several sports franchises and has invested in startups such as Shaka Harry (plant-based meat), Cars24, and drone technology companies.
IPL earnings
Dhoni was bought as the marquee player in 2008 by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a record $1.5 million, roughly INR 6 crore, making him the most expensive player of that season. That was the only time he went under the auction hammer in the history of the tournament. Over the years, he has also been the captain with the most title wins in the league, alongside Rohit Sharma.
Regarded as the best finisher the IPL has ever seen, Dhoni led CSK to their first IPL title in 2010 and successfully defended it in 2011. Following a two-year ban on CSK due to match-fixing scandals, Dhoni was drafted into the Rising Pune Supergiants. After CSK’s return in 2018, the team won three more trophies, and Dhoni has been retained for INR 4 crore in IPL 2025.
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