Meet MS Dhoni’s best friend Paramjit Singh, who played a BIG role in his career, got former Chennai Superkings captain his first bat sponsorship, he is now…

Paramjit Singh is one of the closest friends of Mahindra Singh Dhoni. Singh who lives in Ranchi owns a sports store in the city.

Written by: Victor Dasgupta Edited by: Victor Dasgupta
Updated: December 11, 2024, 11:42 AM IST

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a beacon of inspiration for hundreds of young and aspiring cricketers. However, his journey to success was anything but easy; it was built on years of relentless hard work and dedication. Along the way, he was supported by individuals who stood firmly by his side, contributing significantly to his incredible rise in the world of cricket. One such person who helped him through this tough journey was a friend from Ranchi named Paramjit Singh.

In the Sushant Singh-starring movie MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, a Sikh friend of MS Dhoni who owned a small sports supply store in Ranchi, Jharkhand, helped the Team India player get his first sports sponsorship. Paramjit Singh got Dhoni his first cricket kit sponsorship, and even before the start, the wicketkeeper could reach the Ranji Trophy level.

All You Need To Know About Paramjit Singh:

Paramjit Singh is one of the closest friends of Mahindra Singh Dhoni. Singh who lives in Ranchi owns a sports store in the city. Singh, who was a cricketer himself, supported Dhoni in every possible way.
It was Paramjit Singh who got MS Dhoni his bat sponsorship. He travelled to Jalandhar for six months to get this sponsorship for Dhoni, who was a rising star in cricket at the time.

In an interview with Jagran, Paramjit Singh revealed that despite having opportunities, he never visited a stadium to watch MS Dhoni play for Team India. Instead, he preferred staying glued to his small television in his Ranchi-based sports store.

Paramjit, who continues to reside in Ranchi, runs a sports supply shop adorned with memorabilia, including a bat signed by MS Dhoni and the entire Indian cricket team, displayed prominently in his store.

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