Dhoni's shares reshape CSK's coaching search

MS Dhoni holds over one lakh CSK shares worth around three crore rupees. He acquired them through off-market deals, according to reports. The former captain never requested a formal stake in the franchise, and CSK have denied any takeover talks.

CSK are searching for a new coach after Stephen Fleming. Dhoni favours an Indian-led support staff, and former India batter Hemang Badani has emerged as the frontrunner for the head coach role. The shares give Dhoni a seat at the table when the franchise picks its next coach.

Dhoni also backs the Jharkhand batting core that powered East Zone to their first Duleep Trophy title since 2012.