Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni recently took the cricket fraternity by storm with a cryptic post on his official Facebook handle. It is no secret that MS Dhoni is not active on social media portals as he remains a fiercely private person. However, the netizens were taken aback when the senior pro said, “Can’t wait for the new season and the new ‘role’. Stay tuned.” This very post triggered shockwaves among the fans as the post spread like wildfire ahead of IPL 2024.
Soon after that, the fans started to come up with their theories, with some speculating that MS Dhoni might open for CSK in IPL 2024, which will probably be his farewell season. On the other hand, some expected that Dhoni might pass on the captaincy baton to someone like Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad, or Ravindra Jadeja. However, very few people thought that it would be just a promotional post for the upcoming season.
MS Dhoni hogs the limelight in an IPL 2024 promo
While the fans were curious to know about MS Dhoni’s new role, the veteran cricketer himself finally revealed his new role in a new promo ahead of IPL 2024. The 42-year-old can be seen enacting dual roles in an advertisement for the first time. The video clip begins with Dhoni watching a clip of Suryakumar Yadav hitting a shot. Seconds later, the senior cricketer can be seen in an entirely different avatar, this time in grandfather’s get-up.
MS Dhoni's new role – JioCinema Ad for IPL 2024. pic.twitter.com/POW2777q90
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The video clip garnered traction among the fans of the cricket fraternity, with the majority of the fans chipping in with their views on this post. MS Dhoni will be looking forward to finishing his IPL career on a high by adding yet another title to their decorated trophy cabinet.
The highly-anticipated cash-rich Indian Premier League is just around the corner as it is just a fortnight away from getting underway. MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings will cross words with Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in the tournament opener on March 22 (Friday) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.