MS Dhoni is likely to make a comeback in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League next year. Before the 2026 mini-auction, the former Indian captain grabbed attention with his football playing with friends. It was his attire that grabbed everybody’s attention – a white tank top with the logo of Mumbai Indians (MI) and various sponsors.
The picture was widely circulated online, with Dhoni seen wearing flip-flops while others were wearing football boots. Fans were surprised when they saw him in a MI vest – it is not often that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain wears the logo of a rival team.
The unanticipated image touched off a frenzy of reaction, particularly among CSK partisans. Many fans were shocked and confused and some laughed at the sight. The age-old rivalry between the CSK and MI aficionados only adds to the debate on Dhoni’s choice of attire.
MS Dhoni’s Football Fun Sparks Social Media Buzz
Beyond being one of the greatest cricketers of India’s history, MS Dhoni has a love for football. Fans often see him display his skills during warm ups before matches and in friendly games in which other cricketers and Bollywood stars participate.
Dhoni’s passion for football started when he was in school playing the role of the goalkeeper. A sports teacher noticed his talent and encouraged him to switch to cricket – a decision that changed the Indian cricket history forever.
Some fans recently speculated that Dhoni may possibly join the Mumbai Indians after a viral photo of him wearing their logo was surfaced. However, that seems unlikely. At 44, he is still attached to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), to which he is closely connected since their management and faithful fans.
In IPL 2025, MS Dhoni assumed the role of a CSK captain in place of Ruturaj Gaikwad due to his injury but the team failed to be successful. The Super Kings ended up dead last for the first time with only four victories. With IPL 2026 on the horizon, CSK are expected to go on the rebuilding phase and Dhoni is likely to guide the side into this new phase.
