Mahendra Singh Dhoni has made Jhakhand proud by winning the Youth Icon of the year ahead of five other biggies. Navjot Sidhu, Abhijeet Sawant, Vijay Mallaya, Respected Mr. President - Abdul Kalam and John Abraham.

Dhoni was voted number one by youngsters in the age-group of 18-24 from all over India. Previously the likes of Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Ambani have got this award.

Dhoni has become one of the most popular figures in the Indian team, whatever he touches turns gold. He is now advertising for a tobacco company, Dhoni tobacco. Dhoni tobacco was launched in Jharkhand and is available at a low price of Re.1.

Everyone admits that the tobacco in itself is nothing special, just the name ‘Dhoni’ is it’s secret! Already its gaining good marketshare in its area. ‘Dhoni guthka is giving tough competition to brands like Tiranga, Goa, Sir and others. The combined sale of all the other brands is unable to compete with it.’ Said a panwalla.