One of the all-time greats in cricket, MS Dhoni is a genuine legend of the sport, respected as much for his contributions off the field as for his character. The wicket-keeper batter has begun training ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, even though he is no longer an international player. Although fans were happy to see Dhoni return to cricket, his bat sticker garnered media attention. Dhoni received a lot of praise for his gesture towards his longtime friend, which involved using the name of the latter’s shop on the sticker on his bat. However, it wasn’t the first time Dhoni had shown kindness in this way.
The cricketer from Ranchi, who was born in India, used a bat made by BAS in the early years of his career. This is not the only tale that has surfaced on social media.
The owner of BAS, Mr. Somi Kohli, disclosed in a social media video how Dhoni turned down a lucrative contract in exchange for a bat manufacturer’s sticker as recompense for the assistance he received in his formative cricketing years.
“Dhoni made no mention of cash. “Put your stickers on my bats and send them across,” was all he said. ‘You’re letting go of such a lucrative contract,’ I tried to persuade him. He turned down a contract worth crores of rupees. I asked for his mother, father, and wife, Sakshi. even shared with Paramjit from Ranchi and his CA. The day before the World Cup, they all went to his house. But in a video, Mr. Kohli stated, “No, it’s my decision.
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Recently, a photo of Dhoni playing in the nets with a “Prime Sports” bat went viral on social media. The former captain of India took this action as a way to repay his friend, the proprietor of the nearby sports store.
