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MS Dhoni (Source:X)
In a significant development, former India captain MS Dhoni was fined Rs 1,000 by Ranchi traffic authorities after his vehicle was caught overspeeding near his residence. According to India Today, the city’s automated traffic monitoring system recorded the violation, and an e-challan was issued under Section 183 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Officials clarified that the offence was minor and routine. However, any incident involving MS Dhoni immediately attracts attention from fans and trends on social media.
The automated system, using cameras and radar, detected that MS Dhoni's vehicle exceeded the speed limit and issued the fine digitally, in accordance with standard traffic enforcement procedures.
Traffic police emphasised that the law applies equally to everyone, and the e-challan was issued solely based on the technical detection system.
MS Dhoni fined for over-speeding after housing board notice adds to controversy
This traffic fine comes shortly after another legal issue involving MS Dhoni. The Jharkhand State Housing Board recently issued him a notice over the alleged misuse of a residential plot on Harmu Road in Ranchi.
Officials stated that the plot was allotted strictly for residential purposes, but there are concerns that it may have been used commercially. MS Dhoni has not yet provided clarification, and the Housing Board is reviewing the matter.
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“A residential plot was allotted by the Jharkhand State Housing Board to cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, but it was found to be used for commercial purposes.
We have issued a notice to him for violation of rules and norms,” Housing Board chairman Sanjay Lal Paswan told PTI.
MS Dhoni's focus shifts to IPL 2026 preparations
Despite these off-field developments, MS Dhoni remains fully committed to preparing for the upcoming IPL 2026 season.
He joined CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and other teammates at the team’s high-performance centre for the first practice session on Sunday, March 1.
“We can confirm this much that he is coming to Chennai and had confirmed his availability for the season,” a top CSK source told PTI on condition of anonymity.
“Whether he will play all games or not is something we can't say at the moment,” the source added.
Assistant coaches Sridharan Sriram and Rajeev Kumar, along with strength and conditioning coach Greg King, led the training as overseas players and foreign staff will gradually join the camp.
MS Dhoni’s presence immediately lifted spirits in the nets, with teammates enjoying his playful energy. In the nets, one moment has gained limelight: after a left-arm spinner delieverd a wide bowl, Dhoni paused, signalled the wide, and broke into a dance-like gesture, prompting laughter from everyone nearby.
At 44, Dhoni continues to be an influential figure in CSK’s plans and dressing room. Retained for Rs 4 crore under the uncapped player rule, he is expected to play a finishing role in the batting order.
MS Dhoni's numbers in IPL
Taking a look at MS Dhoni’s numbers, the star player has played 278 matches in IPL for two teams - Chennai Super Kings and Rising Pune Supergiant. He has made 5439 runs at an average of 38.30 and a strike-rate of 137.45.
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