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MS Dhoni Refused Crores Of Rupees Contract Bat Manufacturer Shares Stunning Tale

MS Dhoni Refused Crores Of Rupees Contract  Bat Manufacturer Shares Stunning Tale

By Kajal Sharma - 16 Feb 2024 03:59 PM

"Using BAS bats in his early career, MS Dhoni gave up contracts worth millions of rupees to show his appreciation to the manufacturer who had supported him in the beginning. 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 pitch as for his character. The wicket-keeper batsman has begun training ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, despite the fact that he is no longer an international player. Although supporters were happy to see Dhoni return to cricket, his bat sticker garnered media attention. By including the name of his old friend's store on the sticker on his bat, Dhoni showed his appreciation for the man and received a lot of several accolades. However, it wasn't the first time Dhoni had shown kindness to a stranger. The batsman from Ranchi, who was born in India, used a bat made by BAS in the early years of his career. This is not the first tale that has surfaced on social media. The proprietor 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 valuable contract,' I attempted to persuade him. He declined to accept millions of rupees value of the agreement. 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. 'No, it's my decision,' he said,"" Mr. Kohli stated in a video posted on the Sports Launchpad YouTube channel. 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. Even the illustrious Adam Gilchrist discussed Dhoni's gesture while providing analysis during Australia and the West Indies' second Twenty20 International."

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