Rs 15 Crore Fraud Happened With MS Dhoni? Read Details

MS Dhoni, former Indian captain, has lodged a criminal complaint against his ex-business associates in a sports firm. MS Dhoni's legal representative stated that Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Vishwas from Aarka Sports and Management Limited of defrauding his client, MS Dhoni, of over ₹15 crore. The complaint, MS Dhnoi, concerning a business deal from 2017, has been filed in a Ranchi court.

Reportedly, in 2017, Mr. Diwakar entered into an agreement with MS Dhoni to establish cricket academies bearing the cricketer's name, MS Dhoni Cricket Academy, both in India and overseas. However, he purportedly failed to adhere to the terms specified in the agreement, as per the complaint.

Aarka Sports was responsible for paying the franchise fee and sharing profits according to the specified agreement. However, all the outlined terms and conditions were allegedly breached. They initiated the establishment of academies without Mr. Dhoni's awareness and failed to fulfill any payments. Additionally, the authority letter granted to them was revoked on August 15, 2021, as per his statement.

Despite this, as per MS Dhoni's lawyer Dayanand Singh, they persisted in establishing cricket academies and sports complexes using Dhoni's name without sharing any funds or information with him.

Through his legal representative, MS Dhoni asserted that the firm breached the agreement terms, resulting in a loss of over ₹15 crore for him.

MS Dhoni: Career Overview

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, often referred to as MS Dhoni or "Captain Cool," is a former Indian international cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains in the history of Indian cricket.

Debut: Dhoni made his international debut for India in December 2004 in an ODI against Bangladesh. He soon became known for his explosive batting style and lightning-fast glove work behind the stumps.

Captaincy: He was appointed the captain of the Indian cricket team in 2007. Under his leadership, India achieved numerous milestones, including winning major ICC tournaments.

ICC Tournaments: Dhoni led India to victory in the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 held in 2007. His most significant achievement came in 2011 when he captained the Indian team to win the ICC Cricket World Cup, bringing India its second World Cup victory after a gap of 28 years.

Test Cricket: Dhoni was also a successful Test captain, leading India to the number one ranking in Test cricket for the first time in December 2009. He retired from Test cricket in 2014 after playing 90 matches.

Limited Overs Cricket: Known for his calm demeanor under pressure, Dhoni was an integral part of the Indian team in limited-overs cricket. He was known for his finishing skills in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

Awards and Recognitions: Throughout his career, Dhoni received numerous awards and accolades, including the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in 2018.

Indian Premier League (IPL): In the Indian Premier League, he captained the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and led them to multiple IPL titles.

Retirement: Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket in August 2020, marking the end of an illustrious career that spanned over 16 years.