Recently, the renowned captain of Team India, MS Dhoni, was spotted on a flight, engaged in a game of ‘Candy Crush Saga.’ As expected, this incident caused a tremendous buzz on social media platforms, with the game quickly becoming a trending topic on Twitter. In a matter of just three hours, the game garnered an astonishing 30 lakh downloads from enthusiastic users.
Accompanied by his wife, Sakshi Singh Dhoni, who also serves as the Managing Director of Dhoni Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., MS Dhoni was traveling to Ranchi on an IndiGo flight. Despite his stature, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings chose to travel in the economy class, winning over the hearts of fans with his down-to-earth nature.
A viral video captured an IndiGo air hostess approaching MS Dhoni during the flight, offering him a delightful assortment of chocolates and sweets, accompanied by a thoughtful note. Dhoni graciously acknowledged her gesture, engaging in a warm interaction.
In the video, Dhoni could be seen engrossed in playing the popular game ‘Candy Crush’ on his tablet. Observant cricket fans quickly noticed this, causing MS Dhoni and Candy Crush to become a trending topic on Twitter.
Sharing the video on June 25, Twitter user Mufaddal Vohra wrote, “MS Dhoni – the crowd favorite.” The video swiftly gained 6.2 lakh views, with the numbers continuously rising. Cricket fans from all around the world flooded the comments section with their thoughts and admiration.
MS Dhoni – the crowd favourite. pic.twitter.com/ltpud9P9Jj
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 25, 2023
Candy Crush, in response to the video’s virality, proudly declared that their app witnessed over 30 lakh downloads in a mere three hours. Expressing their gratitude to Dhoni for sparking the game’s trend, their official Twitter page stated, “Just In – We Got 3.6 Million New Downloads in Just 3 Hours. Thanks to the Indian Cricket Legend @msdhoni. We are Trending In India Just Because Of You.”
Just In – We Got 3.6 Million New Downloads in just 3 hours.
— Candy Crush Saga (@teams_dream) June 25, 2023
Thanks to the Indian Cricket Legend @msdhoni . We are Trending In India Just Because Of You.
#Candycrush #MSDhoni𓃵
~ Team Candy Crush Saga pic.twitter.com/LkpY8smxzA
MS Dhoni’s passion for video games extends beyond cricket. He has often been spotted indulging in his favorite games, such as Call of Duty, FIFA, and PUBG, alongside other Indian cricketers.
Recognized as one of the most accomplished captains in the history of Indian cricket, MS Dhoni led the national team to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy, solidifying his status as a true legend.