Mahendra Singh Dhoni, better known as MS Dhoni, is arguably the greatest team captain in Indian cricketing history. The 39-year old is known for his calm, collected attitude on the field and his bold gambles during the game, earning him the monikers “Captain Cool” and “Captain Extraordinary”.
While the debate about the best Indian cricketer, him or Virat Kohli, rages on between the sports’ fans, everyone is confident in naming him as the best wicket-keeper India has seen.
Speculation on an athlete’s net worth is an immortal phenomenon, and that of MS Dhoni’s is no exception.
Mahi is the second-highest paid athlete in the Indian Premier League with a $2.1 million contract with the Chennai Super Kings. Virat Kohli is the highest at $2.4 million.
MS Dhoni rose to stardom as a cricketer. He took the helm of the Indian National team, the team that won the 2007 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 championship, ending the country’s 13-year drought at the tournament.
Here are India’s other trophies under Mahi’s leadership: Commonwealth Bank Series of 2007–08, the 2010 Asia Cup, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. How much his game winnings are for each trophy-run is not clear, but we're pretty sure his pockets are already loaded from them.
In 2014 and 2015, he was the only Indian athlete to be included in Forbes’ 100 highest-paid athletes in the world, ranking 22 and 23 respectively. His highest rank in the list was in 2013 when he snatched the #16th spot with over $31.5 million in earnings during that year.
MS Dhoni's Net Worth In 2020
MS Dhoni's net worth in 2020 is estimated to be around $111 million – a far cry from his contract earnings. A bulk of his riches are in fact, from his own business ventures and brand endorsements.
According to GQ India, Mahi owns a number of sports teams. The renowned captain first trained in football as a goalkeeper and his part-ownership of Chennaiyin FC, an Indian Super League team, proves his enduring love for the sport. He also owns Mahi Racing Team India – a racing team from the Supersport World Championship, and Ranchi Rays – a hockey club from his hometown.
The legendary cricketer boasts a diverse variety of industries in his investment portfolio. This includes the hospitality industry (Hotel Mahi Residency), fitness industry (SportsFit World Pvt Ltd.), and footwear collections (Seven).
Many brands have also invested in the cricket captain’s charisma. Dhoni has endorsed a number of businesses in the likes of PepsiCo, Bose, Reebok, Star, GoDaddy, Boost, Snickers, Videocon, Orient Electric, Panerai, and many more.
Indeed, MS Dhoni’s out-of-the-box strategies and inspirational leadership has cemented his legacy in world cricketing history and propelled him to the top of India’s elite personalities.
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