The order stated that the complainant pursued personal grievances and could not represent a third party in the matter. It added that MS Dhoni may be considered the owner of cricket academies run by Aarka Sports and Management Pvt Ltd, but the agreement was signed in 2017—before the Board of Control for Cricket in India conflict-of-interest rules came into effect in September 2018—therefore no violation occurred during his tenure as India’s captain or player.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings have retained Dhoni for the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with the franchise’s CEO confirming that the veteran will play all matches. CSK open their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30, before hosting Punjab Kings on April 3, travelling to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 5, and hosting Delhi Capitals on April 11.
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MS Dhoni Cleared as Complaint Termed Personal Grievance
The order said the complainant pursued personal grievances and failed to represent any third party in the matter. It added that MS Dhoni owns cricket academies run by Aarka Sports and Management Pvt Ltd, but he signed the agreement in 2017, before the Board of Control for Cricket in India introduced its conflict-of-interest rules in September 2018, meaning no violation occurred during his tenure as India’s captain or player.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings retained Dhoni for the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with the franchise’s CEO confirming that the veteran will feature in all matches. CSK begin their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30, host Punjab Kings on April 3, travel to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 5, and return home to take on Delhi Capitals on April 11.
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