Top facts that you did not know about Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mumbai: With India captain MS Dhoni decides to hang up his boots from Test cricket with immediate effect, it paves way for Virat Kohli to lead the team in Sydney test.

With 9 years of Test career, MS Dhoni has seen many ups and downs. After Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni is arguably the most highlighted Indian cricketer.

Here are somme lesser-known facts about Dhoni, which every Indian cricket lover must know.

1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was picked for the 1997/98 Vinoo Mankad Trophy Under-16 Championship where he excelled.

2. He was number 22 on Forbes list of world's highest paid athletes with total earnings of $30 Million.

3. He was one defeat away from equaling the record for most defeats as captain.

4. Bipasha Basu is one of his closest friends who informed the media that his wedding with Sakshi Rawat was not unplanned.

5. Deodhar Trophy 2003/04 winner, East Zone had first rejected him in 1998/99.

6. He is 10th most valuable brand in the field of sports worldwide, according to the SportsPro magazine.

7. According to Forbes, MS Dhoni’s net worth is $30 million, which is higher Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s net woth. 

8. Dhoni’s long locks came in for praise from none other than ex- Pakistan president Parvez Musharraf during India’s tour of Pakistan in the last decade. Musharraf not to cut his hair during a presentation ceremony.