IPL 2021: MS Dhoni’s unusual appearance sends social media into a tizzy
Whether it’s long hair, bald head or mohawk style, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his perfectionism.
On Thursday, the official broadcasters of the Indian Premier League, Star Sports posted a new photo of MS Dhoni sporting a spunky look. The photo has gone viral with fans wondering what the new look is all about.
While speculation is rife that MS Dhoni’s new look is going to be part of a commercial for the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 starting in a month’s time in the UAE.
Star Sports shared the photo with a disclaimer that read: “#MSDhoni’s up to something new before #VIVOIPL! Stay tuned for the Asli Picture! #AsliPictureAbhiBaakiHai.”
Dhoni will be seen in action next for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) when they take on the Mumbai Indians (MI) on September 19 in the 2021 IPL. The IPL was postponed halfway through its group stage due to the Covid-19 pandemic and will now resume with the match between CSK and MI in the UAE.
Earlier this year, Dhoni was spotted with a monk look.
A few days ago, Dhoni has been seen in an entirely new hairstyle and beard-style in an Instagram post by hairstylist Aalim Hakim. “Legend Dhoni..Sports A Dashing Look…Thoroughly enjoyed doing this haircut & beard for our legend @mahi7781,” said Hakim in his Instagram post.
MS Dhoni-led CSK players have left for the UAE. CSK will have their training base in Dubai and the team, with the available players, are heading well in advance to make sure the quarantine period is sorted and they have time for training before the resumption of IPL 2021.
MS Dhoni was seen arriving in Chennai earlier this week. The Chennai Super Kings captain was seen at the airport in photos shared by the team on social media. Suresh Raina, Karn Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Chahar and Ambati Rayudu were some of the others who are leaving with MS Dhoni to the UAE.
CSK do not have fond memories of the UAE as they finished second last in IPL 2020, their worst season as they missed out on a play-offs berth for the first time. However, Dhoni’s men roared back to form, winning 5 of their first 7 matches in IPL 2021.
Delhi Capitals are on top of the table with 6 wins from 7 matches.
