‘Dhoni chose to let go of crores of rupees’: BAS Owner Reveals CSK Captain's Heart-Warming Gesture From 2019
Renowned as one of cricket's finest, MS Dhoni 's legacy extends far beyond his on-field heroics . Though no longer donning the national colors, the iconic wicket-keeper batter has resurfaced in the nets, gearing up for the upcoming IPL 2024 season .
This isn't the first time Dhoni has showcased such generosity. A recent social media revelation shed light on his early career days, recounting how he opted out of a lucrative contract worth crores to endorse a lesser-known bat manufacturer BAS.
Mr. Somi Kohli, the proprietor, shared in a heartfelt video how Dhoni, without any mention of money, simply requested the BAS sticker on his bats as a token of gratitude for the support he received in his cricketing journey.
"Dhoni did not mention any money. He just said 'put your stickers on my bats and send them across'. I tried to convince him, 'You're letting go of such a lucrative contract'. He refused crores of rupees worth of contract. I requested his wife Sakshi, his father, mother. Even told his CA and Paramjit from Ranchi. They all went to his home before the World Cup. But he said 'No... it is my decision'," Mr. Kohli recounted.
Recently, a snapshot surfaced on social media, depicting Dhoni wielding a 'Prime Sports' bat in the practice nets - a nod to his local sports shop-owning friend, marking yet another instance of his altruism.
Even cricketing luminaries like Adam Gilchrist couldn't help but laud Dhoni's gestures, acknowledging his acts of kindness on and off the field.
Such stories serve as a reminder of Dhoni's enduring legacy, not merely as a cricketing maestro but as a compassionate human being whose deeds resonate far beyond the boundary ropes.
This isn't the first time Dhoni has showcased such generosity. A recent social media revelation shed light on his early career days, recounting how he opted out of a lucrative contract worth crores to endorse a lesser-known bat manufacturer BAS.
Mr. Somi Kohli, the proprietor, shared in a heartfelt video how Dhoni, without any mention of money, simply requested the BAS sticker on his bats as a token of gratitude for the support he received in his cricketing journey.
"Dhoni did not mention any money. He just said 'put your stickers on my bats and send them across'. I tried to convince him, 'You're letting go of such a lucrative contract'. He refused crores of rupees worth of contract. I requested his wife Sakshi, his father, mother. Even told his CA and Paramjit from Ranchi. They all went to his home before the World Cup. But he said 'No... it is my decision'," Mr. Kohli recounted.
Recently, a snapshot surfaced on social media, depicting Dhoni wielding a 'Prime Sports' bat in the practice nets - a nod to his local sports shop-owning friend, marking yet another instance of his altruism.
Even cricketing luminaries like Adam Gilchrist couldn't help but laud Dhoni's gestures, acknowledging his acts of kindness on and off the field.
Such stories serve as a reminder of Dhoni's enduring legacy, not merely as a cricketing maestro but as a compassionate human being whose deeds resonate far beyond the boundary ropes.
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