MS Dhoni has begun prepping for the upcoming IPL 2024 where he will lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their title defense. The wicketkeeper-batter who announced his retirement from international cricket in 2020 led the Men in Yellow to their record-equaling fifth IPL title last year.
Despite rumors of IPL 2023 being Dhoni’s last outing in the tournament, the cricketer said that he will continue to play to thank the fans for their support. One of India's brightest cricket stars in terms of popularity, Dhoni is known to be loyal to all those who supported him during his days of struggle as he tried to make a mark as a cricketer.
One of those people is Chotu Bhaiya, real name Paramjit Singh. As seen in MS Dhoni’s biopic, Paramjit Singh owns the Prime Sports shop in Ranchi and helped MS Dhoni in getting his first kit sponsorship.
And recently, MS Dhoni was seen practicing at JSCA facilities with the sticker of Prime Sports on his bat, as a thank you to his friend for helping him in his struggling days.
Not only this, MS Dhoni gifted a signed bat to Paramjit Singh with a message reading: "Best wishes, Chhotu Bhaiya."
"I am feeling very proud of him. He has always been there for us. And this is our friendship. Friendship No. 1," he told Aaj Tak.
Dhoni is known for showing gratitude towards peopleorganizationstions who helped him in his early days. Notably in 2019 World Cup, Dhoni sported the stickers of SS and BAS, his first two biggest bat sponsors.
