Published 16:52 IST, August 19th 2020
MS Dhoni's avatars that cricket enthusiasts have loved the most over the years
Legendary Indian wicketkeeper and 2011 World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni recently announced his retirement from international cricket with a post on Instagram.
Advertisement
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is widely regarded among greatest limited-overs captains in world. After an illustrious journey spanning 16 years and 538 matches across formats, he anunced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. legendary wicketkeeper-batsman confirmed same through an Instagram post by sharing a 4-minute video chronicling his journey with Indian cricket.
MS Dhoni retirement post on Instagram
Advertisement
MS Dhoni retirement: Cricketer’s many avatars over years
Apart from possessing a charismatic cricketing persona, MS Dhoni has also charmed his fans in or aspects of life. A roaring lion on a cricket field, Ranchi-born player has earned many laurels from fans and fellow athletes for his magnetic appeal in or sports as well. He is also a charitable person who often donates without making much ise about it. To commemorate occasion of MS Dhoni retirement, here is a look at some of his most famous avatars (outside cricket field) that mand to charm t just cricket enthusiasts but also ors.
MS Dhoni – entrepreneur
MS Dhoni launched a footwear brand SEVEN in February 2016. He is also brand ambassador of aforementioned popular lifestyle brand. Apart from SEVEN, cricketer is co-owner of a popular Hockey India League team Ranchi Rays as well as an Indian Super League (ISL) club Chennaiyin FC.
Advertisement
MS Dhoni – Lieutenant Colonel
MS Dhoni was conferred by Indian Territorial Army to horary rank of Lieutenant Colonel on vember 1, 2011. He was recognised by Indian Army for rank for his vast contribution towards Indian cricket. In August 2019, MS Dhoni even completed a two-stint with Territorial Army in Jammu and Kashmir.
MS Dhoni – philanthropist
MS Dhoni has made donations in several ble causes over years. Be it donating a sum of ₹1 lakh to a Pune-based NGO called Mukul Madhav for tackling coronavirus pandemic, or making efforts for young athletes across country through Rhiti Sports Manment Private Ltd (RSMPL). Additionally, MS Dhoni's Charitable Foundation also helped gain £20,000 (₹18.62 lakh) out of £300,000 (₹2.8 crore) raised during inaugural T20 fundraiser, 'Cricket for Heroes' held at KIA Oval in 2015. same amount was handed over to Indian Army in support of wounded and severely injured soldiers in line of duty.
Advertisement
MS Dhoni – An expert in or sports
MS Dhoni is also an expert in football and shooting. He played football as a youngster and was even selected to play for his district. On shooting front, he earned praise from ne or than Indian shooter Manavaditya Singh Rathore, who once told Suresh Raina during an interaction that “MS Dhoni has a lot of interest in shooting also. I think he hit target all time”.
Advertisement
How much is MS Dhoni net worth?
According to cakwledge.com, MS Dhoni net worth figure is estimated to be ₹760 crore (US$101 million) as of March 2020. His net worth figure comprises of his earnings from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as an active Indian cricket player. aforementioned MS Dhoni net worth also comprises of his salary from participating in IPL for CSK.
Additionally, MS Dhoni earns money through his numerous endorsement deals and his various business ventures. As mentioned earlier, he is co-owner of India League team Ranchi Rays and Chennaiyin FC, a football club from Indian Super League. Additionally, esteemed wicketkeeper-batsman is associated in brand endorsement deals with Orient Electric, Snickers, Indigo Paints among several ors.
Advertisement
A look into MS Dhoni house
2011 World Cup-winning skipper owns some glamorous houses. He likes investing in real estate and some of his biggest assets are his luxurious houses. Among his many real estates, he owns a 7-acre farmhouse on Ring Road of Ranchi kwn as Kailashpati. veteran cricketer loves spending time at Kailashpati with his daughter Ziva and wife Sakshi. Several MS Dhoni house videos on social media display legendary cricketer having fun with his family.
A sneak peek to MS Dhoni house in Ranchi, watch video
Also Read | MS Dhoni Retirement: His LAST Activity Before Anuncing Retirement Revealed By CSK Supporter
Disclaimer: above MS Dhoni net worth information is sourced from various websites and media reports. website does t guarantee a 100% accuracy of MS Dhoni net worth figures.
Im credits: BCCI Twitter
16:52 IST, August 19th 2020