MS Dhoni, one of India’s most successful cricketers (captains and wicketkeeper-batsmen), who brought the ICC World Cup in 2007, along with the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy. He is the only captain in Indian cricket history to win all 3 major ICC trophies. MS Dhoni’s net worth as of 2025 is ₹1,000 crore, derived from cricket, endorsements, and business ventures
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| Birth Name/Full Name | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Birth Date and Age | 7 July 1981 (43 years old as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India |
| Zodiac | Cancer ♑ |
| Residence | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Profession | Cricketer (Wicket-keeper, Batsman), Former Indian Cricket Team Captain |
| Most Famous Movie | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) |
| Active since | 1999 (First-class debut), 2004 (International debut) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchi |
| Education | School graduate |
| College | St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi (did not complete degree) |
| Marital Status | Married to Sakshi Singh Rawat (since 2010) |
| Kids | 1 daughter (Ziva Dhoni) |
MS Dhoni’s Net Worth
Belonging to the category of world’s richest cricketers, MS Dhoni’s net worth is estimated to be ₹1,000 crore. It comes from his diverse business ventures, IPL contracts, and multiple active brand endorsements. So, MS Dhoni’s net worth in dollars is approximately $120 million.
diverse business ventures, including Hotel Mahi Residency, the Seven brand, and co-ownership of Chennaiyin FC. Even post-retirement, Dhoni remains a top brand ambassador, with annual endorsement earnings often exceeding ₹100 crore.
| Net Worth | ₹1,000 crore (approx. $120 million) as of 2025 |
| Revenue Streams | IPL salary (Chennai Super Kings) 2025: ₹4 crore per season (retained player)
Brand endorsements (over 20 active) ₹4 crore and ₹6 crore per campaign Business ventures: Seven, Hotel Mahi Residency, SportsFit World, MS Dhoni Global School, co-owner of Chennaiyin FC Farming and real estate investments worth crores. |
| Luxury Items Owned | Extensive collection of luxury cars and superbikes
Multiple properties, including a lavish farmhouse in Ranchi. |
MS Dhoni’s Major Brand Endorsements
His charming smile and loving personality make Dhoni one of the most prolific brand ambassadors. Currently, he tops the endorsement charts with over 40 active deals across diverse sectors in 2024–2025.
He is also one of the highest-paid celebrity endorsers in India and charges between ₹4 crore and ₹6 crore per brand endorsement deal as of 2025. Additionally, for social media endorsements, the charges range from ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore per post. From brand endorsements alone, Dhoni earns around ₹100 crore annually.
- Automotive: Citroën India, CARS24, EMotorad (e-cycles), TVS Motors, Gulf Oil, Eurogrip Tyres
- Banking & Finance: SBI (State Bank of India), Mastercard India, Navi (fintech), AMFI (mutual funds), Enigmatic Smile (Single ID), Turtlemint (insurance)
- FMCG & Food, Beverages: Lay’s, Sunrich (Patanjali Foods), Pepsi, Snickers India, Kopiko, Oreo, 7Ink Brews
- Healthcare: Maxivision Super Specialty Eye Hospital, Neuberg Diagnostics, Kauvery Group of Hospitals
- Fitness & Nutrition: Explosive Whey, Tagda Raho, Powerade
- Technology & Electronics: Oppo (smartphones), Fire-Boltt (smartwatches), SoundLogic (audio devices), WardWiz (cybersecurity)
- E-commerce & Retail: JioMart, Netmeds.com, Flipkart-owned Cleartrip, GoDaddy (web services), HomeLane (home interiors)
- Gaming & Entertainment: Garena, WinZO, PokerStars, JioCinema, Dream11
- Agriculture & Infrastructure: Swaraj Tractors, Skipper Pipes, MYK Laticrete
- Fashion & Lifestyle: Indian Terrain (menswear), Panerai (luxury watches), Asian Footwear
- Travel & Services: redBus
- Real Estate: G Square Housing, Sumadhura Group, Paints & Home Improvement, Indigo Paints
- Other Notable Brands: Colgate (oral care), Kinley (packaged drinking water), Orient Electric (consumer electronics), LivFast (batteries), Bharat Matrimony (matrimonial services), Rigi (content creation platform), Unacademy (EdTech), Garuda Aerospace (drones)
Investments and Business Ventures of MS Dhoni
Dhoni is known for his sportsman spirit, but his entrepreneurial spirit is no less. His business ventures are spread in different sectors, including agriculture, entertainment, fitness, food & beverages, hospitality, sports, and technology.
| Agriculture & Dairy | At his Ranchi farmhouse, he made investments in organic farming and dairy production that is supplied to local markets. |
| Sports and Fitness | Seven (sportswear and footwear brand): Co-owner and brand ambassador
SportsFit World Pvt. Ltd. (Gym chain): Owns a majority stake |
| Sports Franchises | Co-owns Chennaiyin FC (Indian Super League football club), Mahi Racing Team India (motorcycle racing team), and Ranchi Rays (Hockey India League team) |
| Hospitality | Own Hotel Mahi Residency in Ranchi |
| Food & Beverages | 7Ink Brews: Co-founder and investor in this startup |
| Entertainment | Founded Dhoni Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. with his wife Sakshi (25 January 2019) |
| Startups and Strategic Investments | Dhoni has also invested in CARS24, KhataBook, and HomeLane
He is a stakeholder in Shaka Harry (plant-based meat startup) and Garuda Aerospace (drone technology startup) |
Other than these, Dhoni is closely associated and has invested in Rhiti Group, a sports marketing, entertainment, and hospitality company, which also manages his brand Seven.
Philanthropy and Social Contributions by MS Dhoni
His philanthropy mostly focuses on children’s welfare, disaster relief, education and the health sector.
In 2010, he founded the MS Dhoni Charitable Foundation. It builds classrooms, supports sports clinics, and funds scholarships.
He also contributed Chennai floods and actively donates to the Indian Army and animal welfare causes. Dhoni actively participates in high-profile charity auctions and fundraising events and supports environmental and health initiatives.
MS Dhoni’s Personal Life
Born in a Hindu Rajput family to Pan Singh (worked for MECON) and Devaki Devi, Dhoni is the youngest of 3 siblings: elder brother, Narendra Singh Dhoni, and a sister, Jayanti Gupta.
In 2010, Dhoni married Sakshi Singh Rawat and the couple has a daughter, Ziva.
MS Dhoni’s Records and Achievements
Dhoni’s calm leadership and finishing skills leaves a lasting impact on his teammates and the cricket world. He has been awarded several national awards:
- 2008 & 2009 ICC ODI Player of the Year
- 2007-2008 Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
- 2009 Padma Shri
- 2018 Padma Bhushan
Talking about IPL Achievements:
- Most matches played as captain in IPL (210)
- Most IPL titles as captain (5 with Chennai Super Kings)
- First to win 100 IPL matches as captain
- Over 5,200 IPL runs with 24 fifties
As a captain, he led India to No. 1 Test ranking (1st time in history) in 2009. He has played most international matches as a captain. Dhoni is the only Indian cricket team captain who has won all 3 major ICC trophies: ICC T20 World Cup (2007), ICC Cricket World Cup (2011), and ICC Champions Trophy (2013)
Batting and Wicketkeeping Milestones
Only wicketkeeper to achieve:
- 10,000+ ODI runs at an average above 50.
- Most runs by an Indian wicketkeeper in Tests (4,876).
- Highest ODI score by a wicketkeeper: 183* vs Sri Lanka.
- Most sixes by an Indian captain in Tests (51) and ODIs (229).
- Second wicketkeeper after Kumar Sangakkara to cross 10,000 ODI runs.
- Most dismissals by an Indian wicketkeeper in ODIs (444), Tests (294), and T20Is (91).
- World record for most stumpings in international cricket (195).
MS Dhoni’s Cars
Dhoni’s love for sports and power bikes is not hidden from us but his love for cars is no less.
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 1.2 crore
- Ferrari 599 GTO 3 crore
- Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 50 lakh (vintage)
- Hummer H2 75 lakh
- Mitsubishi Pajero SFX 18.81 lakh
- Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 2.5 crore
- Audi Q7 80 lakh
- Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography 3 crore
- Land Rover Freelander 2 45 lakh
- Citroën Basalt Dark Edition 12.8 lakh
- Volkswagen Beetle (vintage) 30 lakh (estimated)
- Mini Cooper (vintage) 35 lakh (estimated)
- Vintage cars like the 1969 Ford Mustang, 1971 Land Rover Series 3, and 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am.
MS Dhoni’s Bikes
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 ₹79.90 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Ducati 1098 ₹25–30 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ₹19.69 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Suzuki Hayabusa ₹16.91 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (2017 model) around ₹30–35 lakh (approximate, ex-showroom)
- Yamaha RD350 (vintage) in 1980s around ₹30,000 (vintage collectibles now valued much higher)
- Confederate X132 Hellcat estimated ₹1.5 crore+ (imported, very rare)
Real Estate and Properties of MS Dhoni
Currently, Dhoni with his family resides in a farmhouse on the outskirts of Ranchi. His Ranchi farmhouse, named Kailashpati, covers approximately 7 acres, features a gym, swimming pool, indoor stadium, cricket net practice area, massive lawns, along with a separate glass-walled garage for his luxury cars and bikes.
Dhoni’s other properties include real estate in Pune and Mumbai, but there are no public details available for them.
Future Plans & Projects of MS Dhoni
At present, Dhoni has not made any announcements regarding any specific plans about his future in cricket or whether he’ll be playing in IPL 2026. As mentioned by him, his choice will depend on his health and motivation.
