MS Dhoni Wanted 25 Per Cent Stake Of CSK? Blunt Verdict Dropped On Report By Ex-KKR Star

MS Dhoni and Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) are virtually synonymous. The World Cup-winning former India captain didn’t play a single match in IPL 2026, and but he was probably the most mentioned CSK figures all through your entire season. Dhoni is 45, and whereas his enjoying function has diminished lately, he stays an inspirational determine throughout the CSK ranks. The IPL 2027 retention dates are usually not but identified, however earlier than that, a narrative by Cricblogger claimed that Dhoni requested for a 25 per cent stake in CSK earlier than lowering it to twenty per cent. He was then apparently supplied a 5.5 per cent stake by the franchise.

Former India participant Aakash Chopra, who additionally performed for Kolkata Knight Riders, mentioned the declare was unrealistic and even referred to as it a planted story.

“There was speak of 1.7 to 1.8 billion when RCB have been purchased simply now. Chennai Tremendous Kings is identical form of franchise. You are able to do the valuation nonetheless you need, however that is the franchise that has 5 trophies and has a number of franchises outdoors India as effectively,” Chopra mentioned whereas talking on his YouTube channel.

“They’ve a legacy and rather a lot going for them. Chennai Tremendous Kings is a severe, severe model. If it is price 1.8 billion and Dhoni has requested for a 25 per cent stake in that, it’s unrealistic. This is not potential. Nobody offers 400 million to anybody. In truth, it’s important to make investments 400 million to get a 25 per cent stake. It’s a weird quantity. No person goes to offer anybody 25 per cent in an IPL staff.”

Chopra went on to say that even a 5.5 per cent stake is a tall ask.

“Then there was speak of three.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent. I’m saying that even when it is 5.5 per cent, simply take into consideration how a lot cash it’s. Two per cent, three per cent, or 5 per cent, that’s an unimaginable amount of cash,” Chopra mentioned.

“I really feel it’s a planted story. I do not know who has planted it. Asking for 25 per cent, then refusing 25 per cent, then giving 3.5 per cent after which settling for five.5 per cent after an estrangement, I do really feel that it is not true. As a result of I haven’t got verified info, I am unable to name it faux information. However I’ve a sense that it is not a real story.”