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MS Dhoni owed his state, Jharkhand State Cricket Association a sum of Rs. 1800 which is 18% GST on his life membership fee of Rs. 10,000. Finally, a draft of Rs 1800 was submitted to the state body on Saturday by his loving fans who were extremely hurt by their claim that the former India skipper owes Rs 1800 to the body. So, they got together and raised the amount.

MS Dhoni retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020, as the nation was celebrating Independence Day. He had led India to wins in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and 2011 50 overs World Cup. The former was the inaugural edition while the latter was achieved after a hiatus of 28 years. With the Champions Trophy win in 2013, he became the only skipper to win all three ICC trophies.

MS Dhoni’s Fans Raised Funds And Submitted To JSCA

The fans submitted the draft worth Rs 1800 to JSCA’s registered office at Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur. The JSCA said that the due amount is 18 percent GST on MS Dhoni’s life membership fee, which is Rs 10,000 as reported by The New Indian Express.

“We learnt about it (due) from media and decided to raise funds. Even school children contributed. Dhoni played for the country and won laurels both for India and Jharkhand. This is the least we can do for him,” Sheshnath Pathak, convener of Ex-Cricketers’ Association of Jamshedpur, told this daily.

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“I was asked to write a letter addressing JSCA’s president Dr Nafis A Khan, who incidentally hails from the city, explaining why we are submitting the draft. They didn’t give me a receipt though,” informed Pathak.

A proposal to make the Chennai Super Kings skipper life member of his hometown Jharkhand state association was placed before the management committee in September last year which was approved next month in the annual general meeting of the association. The 39-year-old MS Dhoni was eventually given life membership in July.

Jharkhand Premier League T20 Tournament To Commence From September 15

The JSCA on Friday announced that the Jharkhand Premier League T20 tournament will begin on September 15.

“A total of 33 matches will be played across 17 day during the tournament, which will be played at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi,” said Sahay.

Six teams namely Ranchi Raiders, Dumka Daredevils, Dhanbad Dynamos, Singhbhum Strikers, Jamshedpur Jugglers, and Bokaro Blasters will compete by participating in the league. The association also announced TCM as its official partner for the tournament. The JSCA has also sought the board BCCI‘s approval in this regard but not received their reply or approval regarding the tournament till date.