NEW DELHI: Eminent cricketer and Test captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named as the brand ambassador of Dubai based hotel chain The Grand Midwest Group.

The contract with Dhoni is initially for three years, and this will be his first international endorsement.

The Grand Midwest Group has been established by Emirati businessman Zafar Shah Khan. It comprises hotels and hotel apartments across Dubai, Ireland and UK.

The company currently owns a cricket league in the United Arab Emirates by the name of MCL (Masters Champion League), which will commence in 2016.