Published 14:54 IST, January 27th 2021

MS Dhoni ups business interests by launching cricket academy in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad-based Shri Enterprise, along with Indian talent management firm Aarka Sports, announced the MS Dhoni Cricket Academy launch in the Gujarat city.

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Former India captain MS Dhoni pulled plug on his international cricket career by anuncing his retirement on August 15 last year. Post his international retirement, Dhoni was last seen in action during Dream11 IPL 2020 in United Arab Emirates where CSK me an early exit from tournament and failed to reach playoffs for first time in history of tournament.

While Dhoni will t be active on cricket field until next IPL, he is very much active off field and recently launched Mahendra Singh Dhoni Cricket Acemy (MSDCA) in Ahmedab. According to various media reports, Ahmedab-based Shri Enterprise, who provides training to emerging talents in field of sports, in association with Indian sports manment firm Aarka Sports, anunced grand launch of MS Dhoni Cricket Acemy.

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Details about MS Dhoni acemy in Ahmedab

As per reports, MS Dhoni Acemy (MSDCA) is set to transform standards of coaching and development of cricket in India and abro as it will be equipped with all modern techlogy, high-class coaching facility and certified coaches.  MSDCA is also planning to spre its centres to every corner of India and abro, having alrey done so in Dubai for example. Sridhar Reddy of Shri Enterprises, in his statement, said that  company is extremely happy to be associated with MS Dhoni Acemy and with this collaboration, children of Gujarat will get opportunity to learn modern coaching methodologies from MSDCA and ir accredited coaches.

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He also ded that MSDCA Cricket Coaching Program will promote importance of developing quality cricketers as well as people who are leers, have strong teamwork capabilities, strive for excellence and display sportsmanship and fair play. Registrations are currently open for acemy. 

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founder of Aarka Sports and former India Under-19 cricketer Mihir Diwakar, said that aim of this collaboration is to bring structured cricket coaching to all aspiring cricketers in India. He ded that coaching program is built around core values of MS Dhoni which is integrity, teamwork, enjoyment, professionalism and aptability. 

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Dhoni net worth

Coming to MS Dhoni net worth, former cricketer is one of richest cricketers in world with a net worth that currently stands at an estimated $170 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. Dhoni h me it to . 5 spot on 2019 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list. He saw his income soar from ₹101.77 crore in 2018 to ₹135.93 in 2019, despite his absence from Test cricket. He also boasts of major endorsement deals throughout his career with brands like Aircel, Pepsi, Spartan Sports, Reebok, Gulf Oil, McDowell's Soda, TVS Motors, Sony Bravia, Sonata Watches and more. 

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IPL 2021: Dhoni IPL price

Despite having a poor IPL season last time around, CSK retained MS Dhoni for upcoming edition of cash-rich league. skipper of Yellow Army h himself confirmed about playing for Chennai outfit for IPL 2021 clearing air about his IPL future. Dhoni IPL price currently stands at ₹15 crore per season to play for CSK. Dhoni also holds post of VP Marketing at India Cements Ltd which owns CSK team.

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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14:54 IST, January 27th 2021