'Imagine Thala & Thalapathy in this field together!' -- a nod to the iconic duo's immense popularity.
Glimpses from the Chennai Super Kings-Rajasthan Royals IPL 2023 game at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Dhoni has now hit most sixes in the 20th over in IPL history with 64 maximums.
Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34.
A peek into Chennai Super Kings's preparations for IPL 2020.
Check out some MS Dhoni fans during Saturday's IPL match in Chennai.
Dhoni's fans can now look forward to seeing him captivate the crowd at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in New Delhi, on Tuesday.
'A mark of respect for the markers and the ground staff who toil hard to make us game ready!' CSK captioned the Instagram video.
At IPL 2025, expect nothing short of electric cricket from Thala Dhoni and his band of machas.
'Thala' was in action immediately, working on his wicket-keeping skills.
After guiding Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League title, Thala was seen sporting a quirky outfit as he spend time with family and friends.
Dhoni Entertainment's first release will be the Tamil film, LGM.
The Chepauk crowd erupted with excitement as M S Dhoni strode out to bat
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rishabh Pant dined at Bastian in Mumbai.
After undergoing knee surgery after IPL 2023, Dhoni has displayed his trademark resilience, showcasing a remarkable recovery in recent viral images capturing his intense training sessions in Ranchi.
It's IPL season again and that means Thala's back in action! Fans wait all year to see Mahendra Singh Dhoni back doing what he does best.
In preparation for IPL 2024, during a nets session on Thursday, February 8, 2024, the Chennai Super Kings captain was seen using a bat bearing the logo of a new brand.
Dhoni, who has played over 250 IPL matches, has never bowled in the T20 league.
Ziva will be 9 on February 6. Gosh, how quickly these children grow!
Acknowledging the deafening roar at Chepauk, Dhoni showcased his six-hitting exploits.
With a pair of shades on, Dhoni was seen zipping through the streets of his hometown in his 1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455.
Regardless of where Chennai Super Kings games are played, Thala has his fans everywhere.
Jadeja was keen to reconnect with longtime teammate and bowling partner, Ravichandran Ashwin.
'There is no comparison. We are just trying to copy a great pose by a great man, nothing beyond that!'
The 23 Watts survey also stated that an overwhelming 73 per cent of fans want Chennai Super Kings' talisman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni to continue playing, highlighting the strong support Thala still receives from fans all over the country.
By the looks of it the team will be able to 'whistle podu' in time for this season's IPL, that commences on March 31.
Dhoni's new look has sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans.
In 380 T20s, Dhoni has made 7,308 runs at an average of 38.06, with 28 half-centuries.
As CSK gears up for the IPL 2024 season opener, attention remains focused on Dhoni's successor.
'There is only one Thala and everyone knows who he is.'
At the end of every Chennai Super Kings game, players from the opposing side seek out The Master and ask for advice on how to iron out the kinks in their game and attitude.
Dhoni, who had arrived in Chennai for CSK's preparatory camp early this month, left the base in front of his cheering fans.
At the launch of his app powered by Single.id, MSD said he wants to enjoy his last few years of cricket, like he did when he was a child.
Lauding legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter Mahendra Singh Dhoni for having made cricket number one sports and inspiring many to play it, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday is hopeful of many players eager to surpass former skipper 'Thala' records in the sport.
Ambati Rayudu doesn't feel MS Dhoni has played his last match, puts ball in BCCI's court
The CSK captain 'likes smoking a bit of the sheesha or the hookah. So, he quite often would set that up in his room, and it was very much open door policy. You would go in and quite often find a lot of younger players there.'
Matthew Hayden has used a variety of superlatives to describe Mahendra Singh Dhoni
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