Netizens unearth MS Dhoni's old appointment letter, CSK skipper's salary stuns everyone

MS Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, is undoubtedly one of the most popular and revered figures in the world of cricket. His humble beginnings and extraordinary journey to stardom have captivated the hearts of millions of fans globally. Known for his exceptional leadership skills, calm demeanor under pressure, and immense cricketing talent, Dhoni has earned immense admiration and respect throughout his illustrious career.

3 things you need to know

• An old job appointment letter of MS Dhoni has resurfaced
• The letter was originally shared by IPL founder Lalit Modi in 2017
• The letter shows the modest salary offered to Dhoni by India Cements

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MS Dhoni's job appointment letter resurfaces

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has recently made headlines due to an old offer letter that has gone viral on social media. Despite being the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since the inaugural year of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 and consistently being retained in multi-crore deals, Dhoni received an interesting job offer in 2012. The offer letter, issued by India Cements, a company owned by N Srinivasan (who also owns CSK), offered Dhoni the position of Vice President (Marketing) at the company's head office in Chennai.

What surprised Dhoni's fans the most was the seemingly modest salary mentioned in the letter – a mere Rs 43,000 per month. However, the contract did include additional benefits such as Dearness Allowance, Special Pay, Enhanced HRA, Special HRA, Special Allowance, and Education/Newspaper Expenses. The offer letter has caused a stir on social media, and it is worth noting that in the same year, Dhoni was retained by CSK for a significant sum of Rs 8.82 crore.

The letter, which was shared on social media, was originally posted by former IPL chief Lalit Modi. It's important to mention that Modi has faced bans from both the ICC and BCCI due to corruption charges. Despite the viral offer letter, Dhoni's stellar career and contributions to cricket remain legendary, and his association with CSK continues to be cherished by fans worldwide.

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Dhoni recently led Chennai Super Kings to yet another IPL title in 2023. Chennai defeated Gujarat Titans in the final of IPL 2023 to lift their record-equalling fifth IPL trophy with rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians. What is even more inspiring is that Dhoni played the entire season with a knee injury. Dhoni underwent a surgery in Mumbai after the conclusion of IPL 2023. 

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