Meet Jayanti Gupta, MS Dhoni's sister who married the Legend's Best friend

Prior to his meteoric journey to fame, MS Dhoni was raised in a middle-class home.

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The contribution made by his sister Jayanti Gupta to his accomplishment is not widely known, though.

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MS Dhoni's older sister, Jayanti Gupta, is the child of Pan Singh Dhoni and Devaki Devi.

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One of Dhoni's oldest buddies from Ranchi, Gautam Gupta, is now married to Jayanti Gupta.

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One of MS Dhoni's closest pals, Gautam Gupta supported him when he was a state and district player in the beginning of his career.

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The eldest sister of MS Dhoni is presently employed as an English teacher in a Ranchi public school.

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The older sister of MS Dhoni always encouraged him to follow his sporting interest.

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Names of the Indian Cricketers babies with their meanings

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