A viral video circulating on social media recently captured former India captain MS Dhoni smoking, adding to the buzz around his vacation in Dubai. Over the past days, various photos and videos of Dhoni enjoying his time in Dubai have been making rounds, often featuring young Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant alongside him. .
However, the latest video depicting Dhoni smoking has startled his fans. The video shows the Chennai Super Kings captain dressed in a formal suit, sporting his trademark stylish long hair, accompanied by a group of people. A visible puff of smoke emerges from Dhoni’s mouth in the video.
Former Australia T20 captain George Bailey previously mentioned that MS Dhoni used hookah sessions as a way to bond with younger players. Bailey, who was part of the CSK squad from 2009 to 2012 and later played for the Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016 under Dhoni’s leadership, revealed this insight about the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman in a tribute video shared by Cricket Australia in 2018.
Bailey shared some lesser-known details about Dhoni, mentioning, “He enjoys smoking hookah or sheesha. He would often set it up in his room, and it was an open-door policy. Younger players would frequently be there. In many cricket teams, including India, there’s often a hierarchy, but Dhoni certainly broke that norm.”
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Late at night, you’d often find yourself in his room, engaged in conversations about the game, its various aspects, or even discussing different individuals. These discussions were a fantastic way to dissolve barriers and connect with various people.
Additionally, Bailey remarked, “What I learned the most from him was his skill in maintaining composure and how it affected the team. Amidst the chaos of the game, whenever you saw him stay composed behind the stumps or while batting, you knew he had a plan. It instilled a firm belief in everyone around.”