Mahendra Singh Dhoni

42 and counting: Dhoni leading scorer in brand world; outpaces Big B, SRK

Dhoni's leadership has been credited for attracting top-tier sponsors and maintaining CSK's mass fan following

MS Dhoni to undergo muscle tear surgery, retirement decision after recovery

Veteran cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni will visit London for a muscle tear surgery. It will take him five to six months to recover completely; the retirement decision will be taken thereafter

Dhoni as a brand will continue to reign even if he retires post IPL

Dhoni is expected to continue playing for CSK and even if he retires, according to a media report

Dhoni's smoking video goes viral on social media, netizens are divided

A video went viral on social media, where Dhoni could be seen smoking hookah. The social media users are divided on the issue. Here's all you need to know

MS Dhoni files cheating case against business partners for loss of Rs 15 cr

Dayanand Singh, who is representing Dhoni in the court, said that not honouring the contract by Aarka Sports caused losses of more than Rs 15 crore to Dhoni and his associates

Madras HC convicts ex-IPS officer Sampath Kumar in Dhoni's contempt plea

The Madras High Court on Friday imposed a punishment of 15 days' simple imprisonment on retired IPS officer G Sampath Kumar in a contempt of court case filed by former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. A division bench comprising Justices S S Sundar and Sunder Mohan found Sampath Kumar guilty of committing criminal contempt. "However, taking into consideration the credentials of the respondent (Sampath Kumar), as projected by him in his written statement as well in the reply affidavit, this court, showing lenience, restricts the punishment for a period of 15 days." "Even though a request is not received from the side of the respondent, this court is inclined to exercise its power under section 19 (3) of the Contempt of Courts Act and suspend the execution of punishment imposed on the respondent by this court, for a period of 30 days" (to enable him file an appeal). In his contempt petition, Dhoni sought to punish Sampath Kumar for the remarks made by him against the

After Sachin Tendulkar, BCCI to retire MS Dhoni's iconic number 7 jersey

The only other Indian cricketer to have been given the honour is Sachin Tendulkar. In 2017, the BCCI decided to put his number 10 jersey off the shelf for the new players

Netizens react to Google's 'Thala for a reason' tribute to MS Dhoni

A viral trend going on the internet has fans imaginatively associating the number 7 to different parts of life and nature, all to pay respect to former Indian captain MS Dhoni

SBI ropes in MS Dhoni as ambassador, to be part of marketing campaigns

The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Sunday announced its collaboration with cricketing legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its official brand ambassador. As the brand ambassador of SBI, Dhoni will play a pivotal role in various marketing and promotional campaigns, the bank said in a statement. His remarkable capacity to maintain composure in stressful situations and his renowned ability for clear thinking and rapid decision-making under duress makes him the ideal choice that resonates with SBI to connect with its customers and stakeholders across the country, it added. This association symbolises the bank's commitment to forging deeper connections with its customers, reflecting the values of reliability and leadership, it said. SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara said, "Dhoni's association with SBI as a satisfied customer makes him a perfect embodiment of our brand's ethos. With this partnership, we aim to reinforce our commitment to serving the nation and our customers with

Dhoni 42nd birthday: Here are five stunning facts about the cricket legend

Considered the most successful Indian cricket captain, MS Dhoni is celebrating his 42nd birthday today. Check out the five stunning facts about the cricket legend

IPL 2023: Here's why Anand Mahindra thinks M S Dhoni should join politics

Adding that Dhoni is an 'obvious future leader', Mahindra's comment comes hours after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won its fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) under Dhoni's leadership

Destiny had written for him: Hardik on Dhoni leading CSK to fifth IPL title

Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya paid rich tributes to his mentor and rival captain MS Dhoni, saying "destiny had this written for him" to lead Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth IPL title in what could be his last season in the lucrative league. CSK beat GT by five wickets in a thrilling rain-affected summit showdown with Ravindra Jadeja smashing a six and a four off the last two balls to chase down a revised target of 171 in 15 overs here on Monday. "I'm very happy for him (Dhoni). Destiny had this written for him," Pandya said after the heartbreaking loss. "If I had to lose, I don't mind losing to him. Good things happen to good people and he's been one of the best people I know. God has been kind, God has been kind to me as well but today was his night," added the India white-ball all-rounder who led GT to title triumph in 2022. Dhoni himself has not yet ruled out playing in the IPL next year but said for that to happen, his body will have to hold up. Jadeja,

JioCinema breaks world record with over 32 mn viewers during IPL final

JioCinema, the official digital streaming partner of IPL (Indian Premier League) 2023, has broken the world record for the most concurrent views to a live-streamed event on Monday

IPL 2023: What happens if rain washes out today's CSK vs GT match too?

CSK vs GT: The final match that was supposed to take place on Sunday could not take place due to incessant rains in Ahmedabad

Anushka is an inspiration, sacrifices made by her massive: Virat Kohli

Kohli added that apart from Sharma, it was only MS Dhoni who had reached out to Kohli during his tough phase

ILT20: Dhoni advised me to stay calm, believe in myself, says Zadran

Zadran said the MI Emirates have learnt their lesson from that loss and are thirsting for revenge in the return fixture

MS Dhoni to remain Chennai Super Kings captain for IPL 2023, says report

Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will continue to lead the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023, the franchise CEO Kasi Vishwanathan confirmed

Pandya reveals Dhoni's advice which helped him become a better player

All-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is enjoying a golden run of form, has revealed how advice from former India captain Dhoni early on in his career has helped him tremendously to become a better player.

Garuda Aerospace picks 'farmer' MS Dhoni as shareholder, brand ambassador

To have MS Dhoni as a part of the Garuda Aerospace family is honestly a dream come true, says Garuda Aerospace CEO, Agnishwar Jayaprakash

Byju tops recall value in IPL ads; Dhoni, Virat most recalled celebrities

RCB captain Virat Kohli was just behind Dhoni with a CELEBAR score of 69