India, Sept. 11 -- MS Dhoni and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) share a bond that goes far beyond the boundaries of the IPL or cricket in general. For close to 19 years, Dhoni has been the heart and soul of the franchise, cementing his legacy as the league's joint-most successful captain, leading CSK to a record five titles. However, it has now emerged that the legendary wicketkeeper-batter has extended his partnership to a role that is far bigger than just on-field. A report has stated that Dhoni holds several shares in CSK, thus technically making him a minority owner of the franchise.

According to a report by Cricbuzz, MS Dhoni acquired some shares of CSK when they were made available for purchase. Dhoni reportedly holds more than one l...