Led by veteran wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the Indian Premier League (IPL) title for the record equaling fifth time after beating Gujarat Titans in a thrilling final of the IPL 2023.
With this victory, Dhoni, fondly referred to as ‘Captain Cool’, has etched his name in the annals of Indian cricketing history as one of the most successful captains of all time.
The former India captain has proven himself to be successful both on and off the field. With numerous investments and famous brand endorsements, The Captain Cool has become one of the wealthiest sportspersons in the country.
As per reports, Dhoni’s net worth is approximately Rs 1,040 crore. This remarkable financial success of the Captain Cool is due to his wise investments, lucrative brand endorsements and huge IPL salary.
As a valuable player of CSK, Dhoni’s per match salary in the 2023 edition of the cash rich league was estimated to be around Rs 85.71 lakhs.
Over the course of the last 15 seasons of IPL, Dhoni has earned a staggering amount of Rs 176 crore. This huge sum is a result of his unwavering commitment to the sport, as well as his role as the skipper of CSK and his hefty retention fees.