Meet Sumit from Ranchi—whom MS Dhoni considers his own younger brother—and without whom Mahi never steps onto the tennis court.

Former captain and legend of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Mahi) is known all over the world for his simplicity and loyalty towards old friends. After retiring from international cricket, Mahi spends most of his time these days at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, where instead of cricket, a new avatar of him is seen. Dhoni is sweating profusely on the tennis court these days, but do you know that Dhoni has a partner on the tennis court whom he considers like his own younger brother? Let us know about Sumit Kumar of Ranchi, who is very close to Mahi.

Who is Sumit Kumar of Ranchi?

Ranchi resident Sumit Kumar is not an international tennis player, but he is Dhoni’s childhood friend and an important part of the local sports circle. His bonding with Dhoni is so strong that whenever Dhoni is in Ranchi, he is seen on the tennis court with Sumit. The local people and the stadium staff are witnesses that Dhoni loves and respects Sumit like his younger brother.

Dhoni’s tennis championship and Sumit’s support

Mahendra Singh Dhoni actively participates in the local tennis tournaments held in Ranchi every year. The special thing is that in Men’s Doubles category, Dhoni always pairs with Sumit Kumar. The jugalbandhi between these two is so great that they have won the title of local tennis championship several times. Sumit’s face has now become very familiar to Dhoni’s fans.

Special place not only in sports but also in personal life

According to people close to Dhoni, Sumit is not limited to just the sports field. Sumit is always present at the parties and personal get-togethers held at Mahi’s farmhouse (Eeja Farm). Despite his busy schedule, Dhoni never forgets to make time for Sumit and his other old friends, which proves that even after reaching the pinnacle of success, Dhoni remains completely connected to his roots.