MS Dhoni’s honest take on social media and PR

Mahendra Singh Dhoninoun synonymous with Indian cricketof the golden age, he has always believed in letting his performance speak louder than any PR campaign. Despite the buzz surrounding social media in modern sports, the former Indian skipper has consistently stayed away from the limelight on Instagram and X. While his peers embraced these platforms to connect with fans, Dhoni maintained a deliberate silence

talking Eurogrip Trade TalksDhoni opened up about this choice. “I’ve never been a big fan of social media. I’ve had so many managers along the way, and they all kept pushing. I started playing in 2004; Twitter became popular later, and then Instagram came in. All the managers they said, ‘You should do a bit of PR, build this and build that’. I had the same response: if you play good cricket, you don’t need PR.”

A career based on simplicity and focus

Dhoni’s perspective aligns with his career philosophy: simplicity and focus. From the streets of Ranchi to captaining India, his journey has always revolved around hard work and results. Social media, for Dhoni, was just noise. While others sought validation online, Dhoni’s bat and gloves did all the talking on the field.

This approach resonates with fans. His refusal to chase fame online brings out a refreshing authenticity in a world dominated by trends and hashtags.

A captain like no other

As a captain, Dhoni set records that cemented his legacy. Under his leadership, India achieved monumental milestones:

• 27 test wins: Of 60 games, with a winning percentage of 45.00.
• Three ICC trophies: The 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy.
• 200 ODIs as captain: Getting 110 wins and a solid 55% win rate.
• 41 T20I wins: In 74 games, with a winning percentage of 58.33.

From leading India to the top of the ICC Test rankings to lifting the most coveted trophies, Dhoni’s achievements need no social media amplification. His triumphs on the field are his strongest statements.

At 43, Dhoni continues to defy age and expectations. Fans eagerly await his return to the 2025 IPLwhere the iconic yellow of Chennai Super Kings one more time Retained for INR 4 crore, Dhoni remains an integral part of CSK’s legacy, along with stalwarts like Ravindra Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad.

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