WATCH: MS Dhoni visits Deori Maa temple in Ranchi ahead of 2024 IPL, video goes viral

As always, Dhoni, who was escorted by police, was surrounded by fans eager to take selfies with the legendary cricketer.

WATCH: MS Dhoni visits Deori Maa temple in Ranchi ahead of 2024 IPL, video goes viral

MS Dhoni (Images via X)

With just a month left for the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL), MS Dhoni is making sure he is using his time off the cricketing field in a better way by visiting his ancestral village in Almora, vacationing in Dubai, and recently, by visiting the Deori Naa temple in Ranchi. A video of his visit to the temple surfaced on social media and has since gone viral.

As always, Dhoni, who was escorted by police, was surrounded by fans eager to take selfies with the legendary cricketer. In some pictures, the 42-year-old could be seen carrying the ‘chunari’ and ‘coconut prasad’ for the offering.

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Dhoni is a frequent visitor to this temple as videos and pictures of him seeking blessings in this temple have gone viral in the past as well.

To save himself from selfies, MS Dhoni sprints away from a group of fans, video goes viral

MS Dhoni is one of those athletes in India who gets love and respect from fans despite his retirement (Dhoni retired in 2020 but still plays in the IPL). Social media is filled with pictures and videos of exuberant fans flocking to get a glimpse of Dhoni or take selfies with him.

MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni (Image via ESPNcricinfo)

Another such video has surfaced on social media. Dhoni playfully spirited away from a group of fans who kept chasing him until Thala finally stopped for the selfies. Some fans, however, commented that the video is part of an advertisement.

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The IPL is scheduled to start on March 22, while the final will be held on May 26. Dhoni will probably play his final IPL and will be doing his best to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to record six IPL trophies. In IPL 2023, CSK defeated Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) to lift their fifth trophy.

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