MS Dhoni
Rank
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At a Glance
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Source of earnings | Cricket, Endorsements |
| Career High Point | Leading India to the 2011 World Cup win |
| Number of times on list since 2017 | 3 |
|
Earnings 2019 (In Rs crore) |
135.93 |
#5 Celeb 100 Rank 2019
#5 Celeb 100 Rank 2018
#7 Celeb 100 Rank 2017
The former India captain retains his No 5 spot on the 2019 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list. He saw his income soar from Rs 101.77 crore in 2018 to Rs 135.93 crore this year. This is despite him not playing Test matches anymore. Like Sachin Tendulkar, he enjoys tremendous popularity, as a result of which several brands are keen to be associated with him.
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