Former Indian wicketkeeper and two-time World Cup-winning captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has long retired from international cricket, but he remains one of the most popular cricketers in India and abroad. Dhoni’s name often overshadows those of other cricketing greats like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson. Statistically, he is the only captain to have won three different limited-overs ICC tournaments. Under his leadership, India clinched the 2007 World T20, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Despite rumors in the past, the 43-year-old has not ventured into politics. Whether it’s his ongoing IPL career with the Chennai Super Kings or his enduring love for cricket, Dhoni has chosen to stay away from the political arena.
According to the Hindustan Times, many former players and teammates have revealed that Dhoni does not carry a personal mobile phone. If they wish to contact him, they must go through his agent first.
Dhoni’s enduring popularity and enigmatic presence continue to captivate fans around the world.
Will MS Dhoni join politics?
Recently, Rajeev Shukla, who is BCCI vice-president, opened up about Dhoni’s ability to be a good politician. Speaking to BeerBiceps on YouTube, he predicted that Dhoni ‘can become a good politician’.
“I feel Dhoni can become a politician,” HT quoted Shukla as saying.
“It is up to him, if he will become a politician or not. Sourav, I always felt he would enter Bengal politics. Dhoni can also be good in politics. He will win easily, he is popular. I don’t know if he will enter politics, it is purely in his hands,” he added.
Revealing about an interesting conversation with Dhoni, Shukla said, “I asked him once that I heard that he was going to contest for Lok Sabha seat, he said ‘No, no, no’.”
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