Mahendra Singh Dhoni played football just a week back in his home town in a match which was organised by the Jharkhan Home and Sports minister

Dhoni in his childhood used to play football, and then branched into cricket just like his former and India’s former captain Sourav Ganguly.

In his early days, Dhoni used to be a goal keeper but but the last match as a Striker. Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side lost 2-1 but he enjoyed the match along with his teammates.

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.