To say that MS Dhoni is synonymous with the Chennai Super Kings would be an understatement. The man is synonymous not just with the yellow brigade, but the IPL overall. And it all began right at the very beginning.
In the very first IPL auction of 2008, the 2007 T20 World Cup winning captain made headlines by becoming the most expensive buy at just over Rs 6 Crore. From 2008 to 2023, along with the salary he earns from CSK, his contributions with both bat and gloves, his stature in the team and the league, his image, brand value and the respect he commands have grown exponentially. And rightly so.