New Delhi: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off tonight with the inaugural encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) & Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a rare photo of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in bowling action has caught the fancy of people on social media.
In the photo, Dhoni is seen trying his hands at bowling. MSD, the hitter cum wicketkeeper has never been seen in this avatar, and hence, this transformation has left his fans amused and elated.
The franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took to Twitter to share Dhoni’s bowling practice during the warm-up and it has created a storm, with people saluting the man with Midas touch and also showering praise on the cricketer, who doesn’t shy away from donning many hats.
Warm-up rou7ine! ?
??https://t.co/aObRGjs8f8#WhistlePodu #Yellove ?? pic.twitter.com/YbvWNSx0PB— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 26, 2022
A day ago, Dhoni stepped down as CSK captain and transferred the mantle to fellow player Ravinder Jadeja, however, he will continue to play for the franchise.
Not just the World Cup events, MSD is the most successful captain in the IPL tournament also. Under his leadership, the CSK has lifted the IPL trophy 4 times in 15 seasons of the league.
MSD’s fans laud cricketers, share memes.
Dhoni’s bowling practice has sparked speculation about him donning a new role on the cricket pitch. Whether he opts for bowling in any of the matches, it will be known only when the tournament gets underway.
However, the picture has lighted up the social media ahead of IPL’s first clash. A lot of netizens are showering love & adulation for the cricketer while others share memes & videos.
Warm-up rou7ine! ?
??https://t.co/aObRGjs8f8#WhistlePodu #Yellove ?? pic.twitter.com/YbvWNSx0PB— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 26, 2022
— Priyanshu Bhattacharya ? (@im_Priyanshu_B7) March 26, 2022
— J_Officialeditz (@Jayanth2801) March 26, 2022
I’m excited to see him coming for a toss- pic.twitter.com/54X6EnGKr5
— Cricut (@krshna33) March 26, 2022
What if ? ? pic.twitter.com/HRsNcEd5cS
— MAHIYANK™? (@Mahiyank_78) March 26, 2022
— Substitute Cricketer (@kurkureter) March 26, 2022
Thank you leo??
Keep uploading his picture ?? pic.twitter.com/mWJY7BUmqK— ????_??? (@IshuMsd7) March 26, 2022
— 314-chukka vamsi (@314Vamsi) March 26, 2022
Thala Bowling ???
— Thousif (@Thousifdon786) March 26, 2022
Jai CSK family
— Venkatesh thippana (@Venkateshthipp6) March 26, 2022
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Better than NCA Cap
— Asmit MSDian™? (@MSDhoniAddicted) March 26, 2022
Better than lord
— :/ (@MSDhoniwarriors) March 26, 2022
Highest wicket taker for CSK this season ???
— ` (@FourOverthrows) March 26, 2022
