MS Dhoni's Vintage Long-Haired Look Ahead Of CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 Opener Goes Viral

Famous celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim has revamped MS Dhoni's appearance with a long-haired style reminiscent of his early cricketing days, sparking a viral sensation across social media platforms.

Renowned celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim provided fans with a glimpse of the CSK skipper's transformed look through images posted on his social media profile, creating excitement among cricket enthusiasts. ( Image Source :X/@AalimHakim )

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will kick off with a thrilling match between the Chennai Super Kings, led by the legendary MS Dhoni, and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), captained by Faf du Plessis, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 22 (Friday). The spotlight is on MS Dhoni, who is anticipated to retire from cricket after this season of IPL. Notably, his distinct long-haired appearance has also captured widespread attention.

Dhoni took a nostalgic turn by adopting a long-haired style reminiscent of his early days in international cricket. Renowned celebrity hairdresser Aalim Hakim offered fans a sneak peek of the CSK skipper's revamped appearance through images shared on his social media profile.

"The One & Only Our Thala Mahendra Singh Dhoni @mahi7781," Aalim Hakim captioned the post on X (formerly Twitter).

Here’s MS Dhoni’s New Look For IPL 2024

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The One & Only Our Thala 👑Mahendra Singh Dhoni@msdhoni 👑🔥❤️@mahi7781@AalimHakim #mahendrasinghdhoni #dhoni #msd #dhonisnewhairstyle #thala #csk #ipl #2024 #indian #vintagedhoni #newdhoni #chennaisuperkings #aalimhakim #hakismaalim pic.twitter.com/sX0J5LCmf0

— Aalim Hakim (@AalimHakim) March 21, 2024

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