M.S. Dhoni
Image source:http://www.desiwalls.com/dw/ms_dhoni_8.jpg Also known as 'Captain Cool'. Recently, Forbes ranked him 23rd in the list of 100 highest paid athletes in the world. He is the only Indian and as a matter of fact only cricketer to be featured on that list this year. He has been on that list for a long time. His super relaxed attitude has brought India many laurels. He is also the richest cricketer in the world. His annual earnings are around $31 million(approximately 195 crores) from all known sources. He serves as the Captain of the national team and Chennai Super Kings.
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Image source:http://www.desiwalls.com/dw/ms_dhoni_8.jpg Also known as 'Captain Cool'. Recently, Forbes ranked him 23rd in the list of 100 highest paid athletes in the world. He is the only Indian and as a matter of fact only cricketer to be featured on that list this year. He has been on that list for a long time. His super relaxed attitude has brought India many laurels. He is also the richest cricketer in the world. His annual earnings are around $31 million(approximately 195 crores) from all known sources. He serves as the Captain of the national team and Chennai Super Kings.
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The former captain of India, MS Dhoni won several major tournaments including the Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup. Under his leadership, India achieved the number one ranking in ICC ODI standings. He is regarded as one of India’s greatest captains.
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M.S. Dhoni has consistently ranked among the highest-paid cricketers due to his long-standing BCCI contracts, lucrative IPL deals with Chennai Super Kings, and major endorsement portfolio. His success as a World Cup–winning captain and global cricket icon has significantly boosted his commercial value.