Chennai Super Kings claim MS Dhoni has no stakes in the team
Dubai: Rumours of Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s interest in buying a stake in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) continue grow despite the franchise denying discussing such a proposal with their former captain. Some reports do suggest a negotiation between Dhoni and the Indian Premier League (IPL) team did take place, but both parties failed to come to an agreement. According to Cricbuzz, a senior CSK official…
Dubai – Despite the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) denying any discussions about Mahendra Singh Dhoni purchasing a stake in the franchise, rumours persist about the former captain's interest. Cricbuzz reports that CSK officials have not held conversations with Dhoni about a possible investment, noting that he never approached them regarding the matter.
It is mentioned that Dhoni acquired more than one lakh shares when they were available for purchase, though his investment is still a small fraction of the franchise's total shares. With more than 30 crore outstanding shares held by the public, representing nearly 40% of the total share capital, and the Srinivasan family owning over 55%, Dhoni's holding is estimated to be worth around Rs 2.6-3 crore based on current IPL franchise valuations.
This amount is modest compared to Dhoni's estimated net worth of Rs 1,200 crore. Dhoni's impact on the field with CSK remains substantial; he has scored 5,314 runs across 272 matches in the IPL and Champions League T20, leading the team to five IPL titles and two Champions League titles. However, the 45-year-old did not participate in the 2026 IPL season due to fitness issues, leaving his participation for next season uncertain.
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