March 29, 2024

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MS Dhoni Named in ESPN World Fame 100 List

MS Dhoni Named in ESPN World Fame 100 List

By: Tarish Bhatt

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India’s most successful captain MS Dhoni has found place in ESPN World Fame 100 List of this year. He is among the top-15 athletes on the list that made his debut last year. Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh are also in the list.

Dhoni, who has led India to two World Cup wins, is on the 15th spot. Meanwhile, Yuvraj is 90th, while Suresh Raina 95th. Current Indian captain Kohli is two places above Dhoni at 13th position.

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According to ESPN’s media release, the ranking is calculated on a formula that is devised by Ben Alamar, who is ESPN director of sports analytics. The list will be released in ESPN The Magazine June 2 issue.

The list, however, is topped by football superstar Critiano Ronaldo. NBA star LeBron James is second, followed by Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, tennis ace Roger Federer, Phil Mickelson, Neymar and Usain Bolt.

Dhoni is one of the best wicketkeeper-batsman to have ever played for the Indian team. He is also the most commercially viable athlete that has a connect with the audience.

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