Watch: Thala for a reason! MS Dhoni's big revelation about love affair with his jersey number

Number seven and MS Dhoni have a deep love affair. MSD has worn the number seven jersey right throughout his international career, whether it be playing for India or the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Dhoni is the most successful Indian captain and has won all three ICC trophies. Adding up to his achievements he has also won 5 IPL titles with the Chennai Super Kings.

Whenever there is a discussion about the number seven amongst Indian fans, the first player that comes to their brains is MS Dhoni. Also, MSD’s birthday stands on the seventh day of the seventh month of the year, which is 7th July. During a public event, Dhoni was asked about his love affair with the number seven jersey.

While speaking during the event, MS Dhoni gave his birthday as the reason behind his love affair with number seven. MSD said his birthday is 7 July 1981, which it easier for him to decide whenever someone asks him which jersey number he prefers.

MS Dhoni opens up on his love affair with number seven

MS Dhoni said, “That is the time or day my parents will come on earth. I was born on the 7th Of July. So July again the same month. 81 was the year so 8-1=7. So it was very easy for me to go out there when they ask me ‘what number do you want’.”

Many fans also see this love affair as the official entry of MS Dhoni in the ‘Thala for a Reason’ campaign. The campaign is based on celebrating number seven and its significance with MSD. The fans connected all the natural elements that are based on number seven and compared to the former Indian captain.

MS Dhoni retired from the international cricket team in August 2020 and had a brilliant 15 years on the cricket field for India. Being one of the most humble and calm players on the field, MSD is also known for his brilliant match-finishing skills. Dhoni used to take the game deep down to the wire and used to hit big shots in the slog overs when the pressure stood up equally on both teams.

On many occasions, MS Dhoni has been able to hit more than 20 runs in the last over and has taken India to many famous wins. Dhoni has also groomed many players such as Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and many more.

MS Dhoni is only seen playing for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and will return to the field in the 17th edition of the tournament. MSD has been leading the franchise since the first edition of the tournament and is the most successful captain in the history of the tournament. Dhoni has won a total of close to 60 percent of matches while leading CSK and has a win percentage of 59.37.

In a total of 225 games, MS Dhoni has been able to win 133 games for CSK whereas the franchise has landed on the losing side on 91 occasions under MSD’s leadership.