From brand endorsements to IPL salary: Here's what makes MS Dhoni the second richest cricketer in world

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the legendary captain of Indian cricket, held the top contract from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the majority of his international career. He emerged as a young brute wicketkeeper batsman, but later on transformed into a master tactitian as a captain for the Men in Blue. 

However, MS Dhoni bid goodbye to international cricket in August 15, 2020. Yet, as of 2021 he earns an annual salary of around 10 million dollars which is approximately INR 74.49 crore. This is due to several brand endorsements and IPL salary. 

MS Dhoni is among the most successful captains in the Indian Premier League. The Chennai Super Kings legend earns a mind-boggling INR 15 crore per season, according to his current contract. 

MS Dhoni is still the face of some of the prominent brands. Despite staying away from social media, he is the face of brands like Dream11, GoDaddy, Mastercard, Yippee Noodles, Gulf Engine Oil etc. He earns INR 50 crore.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's house in Ranchi is very famous. His mansion is spread across seven acres. The farm house costs him around INR 6 crore. 

MS Dhoni is known to be an automobiles enthusiast. He has some of the unique and rarest bikes and cars. Captain Cool's exploits include Land Rover, Hummer H2, Audi Q7, Mercedes G Wagon, Hayabusa, Intrude and Ducati 1098. 

India's legendary captain MS Dhoni comes on the second spot. He is the second richest cricketer in the world, after Sachin Tendulkar, with a net worth of Rs 819 crore.