MS Dhoni’s honest take on social media and PR

Mahendra Singh Dhoniname synonymous with indian cricket’golden age, he always believed that his performance spoke louder than any PR campaign. Despite the buzz around social media in modern sports, the former Indian captain has consistently stayed away from the Instagram and X limelight. While his peers have embraced these platforms to connect with fans, Dhoni has been deliberately silent.

Speaking further Eurogrip Tred speaksDhoni opened this selection. “I’ve never been a big fan of social media. I’ve had so many managers all the time and they’ve all been pushing. I started playing in 2004; Twitter became popular later and then Instagram came along. All the managers said to me, ‘You should do PR, build this and build that.’ I had the same answer – if you play good cricket, you don’t need a PR.”

A career built on simplicity and focus

Dhoni’s perspective is in line 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 was just noise for Dhoni. While others looked for confirmation online, Dhoni’s bat and gloves did all the talking on the field.

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

A captain like no other

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

• 27 Test wins: Out of 60 matches, with a winning percentage of 45.00.
• Three ICC trophies: 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy.
• 200 ODIs as captain: Securing 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 amplification on social media. His triumphs on the field are his loudest statements.

At 43, Dhoni continues to defy age and expectations. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to 2025 IPLwhere he will wear the legendary yellow color Chennai Super Kings one more time. Retained for INR 4 crore, Dhoni remains an integral part of CSK’s legacy, alongside stalwarts like Ravindra Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad.

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