In 2009, Dhoni topped the list of world`s top 10 earning cricketers compiled by Forbes. Forbes also ranked Dhoni at 16th in the list of highest paid athletes in the world in June 2013. His earnings are estimated at $31.5 million.
The TIME magazine also honoured Dhoni and it added him in its "Time 100" list of 100 most influential people of 2011, while SportsPro has rated Dhoni as the 16th most remarkable athlete in the world.
Dhoni married Sakshi Singh Rawat, a native of Dehradun, on July 4, 2010.
