MS Dhoni's Pension Jumps to 70,000: A Drop in His 1200 Crore Empire

• MS Dhoni's monthly pension from BCCI increased by 20,000 rupees, now 70,000 rupees.
• The hike applies to top-tier retired Test players, including Dhoni, Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rahul Dravid.
• BCCI's welfare scheme provides financial support to retired players like Dhoni, who played 90 Tests, 350 ODIs, and 98 T20s.
• Despite the increase, the 70,000 rupees is a tiny fraction of Dhoni's estimated 1,200 crore rupees net worth.
• Dhoni's wealth comes from brand partnerships, investments, and organic farming, making him one of India's richest sports personalities.

Why It Matters: BCCI increased MS Dhoni's pension to 70,000 rupees, a small sum compared to his 1200 crore net worth.