MS Dhoni in IPL 2024: A viral video featuring Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has surfaced where he discusses the significance of choosing the number 7 as his jersey number. In the viral video, likely from a promotional event, Dhoni hilariously explains the reason behind his decision to don the number 7 jersey.
During the interaction, the host queried MS Dhoni about the significance of the number 7 to him. With a chuckle, Dhoni, known for his witty replies, responded: "This number represents my birth. The month of my birth is also 7, and when considering 1981 as the year of birth, 8-1 adds up to 7 as well. So, it wasn't hard for me to choose this number when they asked me, ‘okay, what number do you want’."
Watch below viral video of CSK legend MS Dhoni explaining reason behind jersey number 7
Former India captain MS Dhoni, born on 7 July 1981 in Ranchi, continues to reside in his hometown with his family. Having retired from international cricket, the two-time World Cup winner now focuses solely on participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he captains the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
CSK veteran MS Dhoni training for IPL 2024
Speculation suggests that the forthcoming IPL season (IPL 2024) might mark Dhoni's final appearance for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a player. As one of cricket's most iconic figures, Dhoni's potential retirement from IPL would mark the end of an illustrious era in the sport.
MS Dhoni has commenced his training sessions in preparation for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). The seasoned veteran played a crucial role in leading CSK to their record-equalling fifth IPL title last year. As he potentially enters his final IPL season as a player for Chennai, Dhoni will be focused on spearheading his team's efforts to successfully defend their IPL title once again.