IPL: Highest paid players in the history of each franchise

#4) Chennai Super Kings- Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Rs.15 crore)

MS Dhoni is a massive fan favorite among the CSK fans.

MS Dhoni requires no introduction when it comes to the IPL. The former Indian skipper is the longest serving captain in the IPL history and was the first ever Indian captain to win the IPL. The Super Kings have won the title twice under Dhoni- in 2010 and 2011, thereby becoming the first ever skipper to successfully defend the crown.

Dhoni led the Chennai Super Kings to the knockouts in all the eight seasons they have played in (2008-2015). His contribution to the Chennai-based franchise has been immense, both with the bat as well as behind the stumps.

Dhoni has scored 2987 runs in 129 matches for the CSK and has 56 catches and 23 stumpings to his name over the eight seasons. The Super Kings, who are returning to the league after serving a two-year suspension, retained him for the 2018 IPL for a mammoth Rs.15 crore. Thereby, MS Dhoni is now the highest paid player in the history of the Chennai outfit.