Where the money comes from
| Hurun figure | ₹1,500 crore, tied with Sachin Tendulkar behind Virat Kohli among cricketers on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 Mint |
| Investments | Has invested in drones, financial services and used cars, reportedly including SolarSquare, BluSmart, CARS24, Khatabook and Centricity Mint |
MS Dhoni is one of India's most successful captains. The wicketkeeper from Ranchi led India to the first T20 World Cup in 2007, to the 50-over World Cup in 2011, which he finished with a famous six in the final, and to the Champions Trophy in 2013. He retired from international cricket in 2020 but has carried on in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings, whom he has led to five titles.
The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, reported by Mint in October 2026, puts his wealth at ₹1,500 crore (₹15 billion), tied with Sachin Tendulkar. That is about $158 million at the October 23, 2026 exchange rate.
How he made his money
Dhoni has been one of India's most sought-after advertising faces since he became captain, and his long IPL career with Chennai has kept him in the spotlight years after he stopped playing for India.
He has also become an active investor. Mint's summary of the Hurun list says he has put money into drones, financial services and used cars, with investments reportedly including SolarSquare, BluSmart, CARS24, Khatabook and Centricity.
About this estimate
Hurun's 2026 India list was the first to show cricketers as a separate group. It measures wealth in crore, where 1 crore is 10 million rupees, so ₹1,500 crore is ₹15 billion.
We show the figure as published, with a rough dollar conversion. It is Hurun's estimate, not an official figure.
Career at a glance
Dhoni grew up in Ranchi and worked as a railway ticket collector before breaking into the India side. He became known for his calm captaincy, his helicopter shot and his finishing in tight run chases.
He led India to No. 1 in the Test rankings and is the only captain to have won all three major ICC trophies: the T20 World Cup, the 50-over World Cup and the Champions Trophy. Fans still call him Captain Cool.
Career and money timeline
- 2004
Makes his one-day international debut for India.
- 2007
Captains India to the first T20 World Cup title.
- 2011
Hits the winning six as India win the World Cup in Mumbai.
- 2013
Wins the Champions Trophy, completing all three ICC titles as captain.
- 2020
Retires from international cricket in August.
- 2023
Leads Chennai Super Kings to a fifth IPL title.
- 2026
Hurun lists his wealth at ₹1,500 crore.
MS Dhoni net worth FAQ
What is MS Dhoni's net worth?
The M3M Hurun India Rich List estimated in October 2026 that MS Dhoni is worth ₹1,500 crore (₹15 billion). That is the most recent published estimate from the M3M Hurun India Rich List that we could find; we do not update it ourselves.
Where do these numbers come from?
The net worth figure is the M3M Hurun India Rich List's own published estimate, linked with its date at the top of the page. Every figure on this page is linked to its source below.
How many IPL titles has MS Dhoni won?
Five, all as captain of Chennai Super Kings, most recently in 2023.
Sources
- Mint, Only 7 actors and cricketers are among the wealthiest in India: Who are they? (M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026) (October 5, 2026)
- CNBC-TV18, Richest Indian celebrities 2026 on the M3M Hurun India list (cross-check) (October 5, 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, MS Dhoni (accessed October 23, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for money figures.
Photo: RIGI, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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