‘Thala for a reason’ memes spread like wildfire! How a meme from Reddit became one of the best tributes to MS Dhoni

Many connected various things to the number 7 and then finished it off by typing “Thala for a reason.”

‘Thala for a reason’ memes spread like wildfire! How a meme from Reddit became one of the best tributes to MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni with the Champions Trophy (Image via Scroll)

MS Dhoni is probably the most popular Indian cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar. His fan following is huge across the country and if it weren’t for him, Chennai Super Kings wouldn’t be one of the best franchises in the Indian Premier League. 

Although he is loved by so many, many people often joke how he used to steal credit from his teammates whenever the team achieved something. This joke led to one of the biggest memes in the cricket circle of Reddit. 

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The two biggest cricket subreddits, ‘r/cricket and r/cricketshitposting’, had a running gag involving the former Indian captain. They used to take any big achievement, somehow found a connection to Dhoni and then used to finish it off by typing “Credit goes Thala” or “Thala for a reason.” 

The meme spread across to other social media sites like Instagram and Twitter, where it is now trending. Fans and brands keep sharing this meme, with almost all of them being received well. Many brands like Google, Amazon, Star Sports, Reliance Jio, and many more have joined in the trend.

Fans enjoy viral MS Dhoni meme 

The “Thala for a reason” meme has spread like wildfire, with fans everywhere creating and sharing it. Many connected various things to the number 7 and then finished it off by typing “Thala for a reason.” Some also used it to mock him, by connecting his recent tendency of playing slowly. 

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MS Dhoni during the 2023 IPL Finals (Image via ESPN)

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MS Dhoni has been retained as the CSK captain, playing his 15 season for the franchise. Many people were unsure if he would play due to his age and injured knee, but the team has confirmed that he will return. He will lead the defending champions in the 2024 IPL and has been training for it.  

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