Thala For A Reason? 7 Times MSD Found Himself in Trouble

IPL Spot-Fixing Scandal

In 2013, the Indian Premier League (IPL) was rocked by a spot-fixing scandal involving the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a team Dhoni captained. While Dhoni was not directly implicated, his association with key figures involved in the scandal led to intense scrutiny and criticism.

Conflict of Interest Allegations

Dhoni faced conflict of interest allegations due to his dual role as the captain of the Indian cricket team and his association with Rhiti Sports, a company that managed several Indian cricketers, including Dhoni himself. Critics argued that this dual role could lead to biased selections and decisions.

Questionable Team Selections

During his tenure as captain, Dhonis team selections often sparked controversy. Notable was the exclusion of prominent players like Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag from key matches. These decisions were sometimes seen as driven by personal biases rather than merit.

2011 World Cup Final 'No-Ball' Controversy

In the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka, Lasith Malingas no-ball call, which saved Dhoni early in his innings, stirred controversy. Critics suggested that the call was dubious and that it played a crucial role in Indias victory.

Amrapali Group & Dhoni

The bench was informed by the forensic auditors appointed by the highest court that the Amrapali Group had made sham agreements with Rhiti Sports Management Pvt Ltd (RSMPL), the brand that Dhoni promoted, in order to illegally divert the money of home buyers. Between 2009 and 2015, RSMPL received payments totaling Rs 42.22 crore.

Retirement Speculations

Dhonis decision to retire from Test cricket in 2014 and his handling of his retirement from international cricket in 2020 sparked debates and speculations. Many questioned the timing and manner of his retirements, suggesting they were abrupt and lacked transparency.

Dhoni's criminal case

Dhoni faced a criminal case filed against him in Bengaluru for allegedly outraging religious sentiments in 2015. The case was based on a magazine cover from 2013, which showed Dhoni holding various objects including a shoe. Dhoni had to approach the Supreme Court to quash the criminal proceedings, stating that the complaint was intended to harass him. Eventually, the Supreme Court ruled in Dhoni’s favour, and the case was dismissed in 2016.