Overview
- A group photo from a casual football game showed MS Dhoni barefoot in a white tank-top carrying the Mumbai Indians logo and sponsors.
- Entrepreneur Arjun Vaidya posted the image on Instagram with the caption "Football game with MS," setting off widespread online reaction.
- Fans debated the image’s meaning, with some CSK supporters even floating a Rohit Sharma swap, though the discussion remained speculative.
- Multiple outlets noted a move to Mumbai Indians is considered unlikely given Dhoni’s long CSK association and his involvement in their pre-season planning.
- Dhoni has publicly stated he will take four to five months to assess fitness before deciding on IPL 2026, following CSK’s last-place finish in 2025.