MS Dhoni benefitted from THIS smart move from CSK to earn record ₹6 crore in IPL 2008

Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 tournament launched in 2008 to a roaring worldwide success. During auctions that unfolded prior to inaugural event, n Indian captain MS Dhoni was picked up by Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Except for two-year ban imposed on CSK between IPL 2016 and 2017 which forced MS Dhoni to join ar franchise, veteran wicketkeeper-batsman continues to remain associated with his original team.

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How MS Dhoni raked in big bucks in IPL 2008?

MS Dhoni was most expensive purchase by CSK at IPL 2008 auction. He was roped in by franchise for ₹6 crore (n valued at US$150,000) and was appointed as ir captain. However, story would have been different for MS Dhoni’s n bank balance if CSK had opted for an ‘Icon Player’ in ir team.

In inaugural season, certain franchises were allotted ‘Icon Players’ in ir line-up. said cricketers were to be paid 15 percent more than ir franchise’s highest-paid player of season. CSK’s decision to t opt for a cricketer with an ‘Icon’ status enabled m to go all-out in bidding process for n Indian limited-overs captain. If CSK had requested Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to appoint MS Dhoni as one of ‘Icon’ players, franchise would have ended up paying wicketkeeper 15 percent more than ir highest-paid players, i.e. Albie Morkel and Jacob Oram.

Both Albie Morkel and Jacob Oram were paid a handsome fee of ₹2.7 crore (US$675,000) at auction. By calculation, MS Dhoni would have been eligible to get paid 15 percent extra of ₹2.7 crore, i.e. ₹3.1 crore (US$775,000). aforementioned value would be just slightly above than half of his actual IPL 2008 salary of ₹6 crore (US$1,500,000).

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IPL 2020: MS Dhoni in CSK

MS Dhoni is all set to reprise his role as CSK captain in upcoming IPL 2020 season. During IPL 2020 trading and transfer window, MS Dhoni became one of 20 cricketers to be retained by franchise. His salary for IPL 2020 season is ₹15 crore (US$2.1 million). MS Dhoni, who made his CSK debut in inaugural 2008 edition, has led m to three IPL titles. Under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK lifted coveted trophy in 2010, 2011 and 2018 editions.

former Indian captain has been on a sabbatical break from competitive cricket since July 2019. His return to game through IPL 2020 as CSK captain remains one of most talked-about aspects of tournament. MS Dhoni’s high-profile return to field is expected to generate much interest and viewership from his fans.

When is IPL 2020 starting: VIVO IPL schedule anuncement on August 2

To answer ‘When is IPL 2020 starting’ query, VIVO IPL schedule is expected to be anunced on Sunday, August 2 through a teleconference meeting. meeting will be held between IPL 2020 governing council and BCCI members. Apart from anuncing VIVO IPL schedule, officials will also churn out several biosecurity measures for all players to follow at newly-decided venue, i.e. United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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