MS Dhoni replaces Nawazuddin Siddiqui as PokerStars India's brand ambassador

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is one of most influential personalities in India. MS Dhoni has a huge fan following across country, which makes him an extremely marketable celebrity. All brands that he is associated with are ruling market and many of m continue to be interested in retaining him or associating with him. Despite t being active in competitive cricket for almost a year, MS Dhoni continues to make headlines for his business investments and deals.

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MS Dhoni appointed as brand ambassador of PokerStars India

In a recent development, PokerStars India has appointed MS Dhoni as its new brand ambassador.  anuncement of endorsement deal was delayed due to COVID-19’s impact on world and postponement of Indian Premier League (IPL) and or sporting events.

brand took to Twitter where y anunced MS Dhoni's arrival. PokerStars India’s motive to bring MS Dhoni on board is aimed at increasing its market share in industry as stalwart has a fan following among millions of Indians. Currently, brand is at rank four for player traffic among poker sites.

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Prior to MS Dhoni's appointment, popular Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui was brand ambassador of company. Muskan Sethi and Sharad Rao are or ambassadors of PokerStars India, while Aditya Agarwal quit brand in December 2019. MS Dhoni got associated with gaming industry when he was signed up as brand ambassador of fantasy sports platform Dream11 in March 2018.

Besides signing MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador, PokerStars also earlier signed an associate sponsorship deal with Big Boss Season 13 in its attempt to reach mass market.

MS Dhoni net worth

According to cakwledge.com, MS Dhoni net worth figure is estimated to be ₹760 crore 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 until start of 2020. aforementioned MS Dhoni net worth also includes his salary from Indian Premier League (IPL) with Chennai Super Kings.

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. Additionally, esteemed wicketkeeper-batsman is associated in brand endorsement deals with Orient Electric, Snickers, Indigo Paints among several ors.

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