Dhoni finds place in list of world's highest paid athletes
With a total earning of USD 30 million and endorsements worth USD 26 million, Dhoni stands in the 22nd position in the list.
The publication said: "When Dhoni led the Indian national team to victory in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy last June, he became the first national captain to ever win all three ICC trophies and cemented his legacy as one of the cricket-crazy nation's best captains of all time. The wicket-keeper also led the IPL's Chennai Super Kings to consecutive titles in 2010 and 2011. Dhoni signed bat sponsorship deals with Spartan Sports and Amity University in late 2013 reportedly worth a combined $4 million annually, up from the $1 million or so Reebok was paying previously (Reebok continues as a Dhoni partner)."
The list is topped by American boxer Floyd Mayweather.
It also features names like Tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer among others.
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