#3. MS Dhoni (INR 188 crore)
MS Dhoni (Source: Twitter)
The inaugural IPL auction saw MS Dhoni emerge as the priciest player, securing a Rs 6 crore deal. Over the years, his earnings witnessed a steady ascent, reaching Rs 8.28 crore in 2011, Rs 12.5 crore in 2014, and a substantial Rs 15 crore in 2018. For the IPL 2023 season, Dhoni commands a salary of Rs 12 crore, contributing to his cumulative IPL earnings of approximately Rs 188 crore. The 41-year-old captain of the Chennai Super Kings has amassed 5082 runs in 250 IPL matches, boasting an impressive average of 38.79 and notching up 24 half-centuries along the way.
