MS Dhoni becomes top Twitter trend, fans miss icon on 16th anniversary in cricket

Former India cricketer and legendary captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni completed 16 years in international cricket on Wednesday. MS Dhoni debut came under Sourav Ganguly’s captaincy on December 23, 2004, against Banglesh in an ODI at Chattogram. It wasn’t exactly a debut to remember for Dhoni as he was, unfortunately, run-out for a first-ball duck.

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Fans pay tribute to MS Dhoni on 16th anniversary in cricket

But, little did we kw that it was just a blip before a Dhoni-sized juggernaut would take over Indian cricket. As Dhoni completed 16 years in international cricket on Wednesday, his fans on Twitter poured in with posts to pay tribute to man who changed dynamics of Indian cricket with his exceptional cricketing skills. Several reactions poured in as fans expressed how y missed veteran stumper and in time, Dhoni's name started trending on Twitter. Here's a look at a few reactions.

Dhoni anunced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, reby calling it a day on a glorious career. Dhoni, who called it quits from longest format of game in 2014, decided to hang his boots from limited-overs formats as well for India. Dhoni anunced his retirement through a video on Instagram, which featured top moments of his cricketing journey since making his debut in 2004. He captioned video, "Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired."

Shortly after anuncing his retirement, Dhoni was in action in Dream11 IPL 2020 for Chennai franchise. Dhoni me his first competitive appearance in more than a year for Chennai in Dream11 IPL 2020 opening match against Mumbai. His last competitive match before playing in IPL was ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand where Men in Blue were kcked out of tournament by Kiwis.

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Dhoni's comeback to competitive cricket, however, h a rar anti-climatic end. Chennai franchise got off to a solid start in competition as y comprehensively beat defending champions Mumbai in tournament opener. But after first game, thing mostly went against Men in Yellow. Chennai were one of favourites going into tournament but ir performances in competition were extremely disappointing.

Chennai IPL team, who finished ir campaign at penultimate position on points table, could only win six of ir 14 matches, with three of m coming in ir last three matches after y h bowed out of tournament. Except a couple of youngsters in form of Sam Curran and youngster Ruturaj Gaikw during end of tournament, ne of ir players played consistent cricket which led to ir downfall. This was also first time that Chennai franchise failed to make it to playoffs of competition.

Dhoni IPL 2020 price

MS Dhoni me his IPL debut for Chennai team in inaugural edition of tournament (2008). Since 2008, veteran has contested all 12 IPL seasons (between 2008 and 2019). While MS Dhoni spent majority of those 12 seasonal camps in Chennai, he also played for Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016 and 2017.

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During IPL 2020 tring and transfer window, Chennai franchise retained cricketer for much-awaited 13th edition of tournament. MS Dhoni IPL salary, cumulative of all 13 seasons, places him among some of highest-paid cricketers of cash-rich T20 league. As per his performance across IPL auctions and tring windows, MS Dhoni IPL salary amounts to approximately ₹137.84 crore (US$18.4 million). Dhoni IPL 2020 price was ₹15 crore.

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. This MS Dhoni 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 includes his salary from participating in IPL for Chennai.

MS Dhoni also earns money through numerous endorsement deals and through his various business ventures. cricketer is co-owner of a popular Hockey India League team Ranchi Rays. He also co-owns Chennaiyin FC, a football club from Indian Super League. ditionally, esteemed wicketkeeper-batsman is associated in brand endorsement deals with Orient Electric, Snickers, Indigo Paints among several ors.

Disclaimer: above MS Dhoni net worth information is sourced from various websites and media reports. website does t guarantee a 100% accuracy of figures.

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