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'I can see 7 rings. Message is clear' - Fans react to viral video of MS Dhoni smoking hookah at an event party

With this video going viral, the claims made by former Australia T20 captain George Bailey back in 2018 seem to be true.

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MS Dhoni (Source: Twitter)

MS Dhoni (Source: Twitter)

Despite not playing or being active on social media, former Indian captain MS Dhoni never fails to trend on social media. He has been in the news for simple reasons like enjoying vacations, growing his hair, or playing golf. Fan favourite 'Thala' has grabbed the headlines once again but this time in a surprising way that many never expected from the legend. 

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In a video that has gone viral on social media, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper can be seen smoking hookah. Dhoni is spotted in a formal suit with stylish long hair. He was present along with a group of people, indicating a party event.

A puff of smoke is clearly seen coming out of his mouth and the comment section of the video is filled with mixed opinions, with many supporting the cricketer and some showing their displeasure as they did not expect this from him. 

Watch the video below: 

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Was what George Bailey said about Dhoni true?

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With this video going viral, the claims made by former Australia T20 captain George Bailey back in 2018 seem to be true. In a tribute video to MS Dhoni shared by Cricket Australia, Bailey, who was part of the CSK squad between 2009 and 2012, revealed that Dhoni used to have hookah sessions with youngsters to bond with them.  

“He likes smoking a bit of the sheesha or the hookah. So, he quite often would set that up in his room, and it was very much open door policy. You would go in and quite often find a lot of younger players there. For India or lot of other cricket teams, it can be hierarchical, but he certainly broke that down," Bailey said. 

"You just find yourself in his room late at night chatting inevitably about the game or about different facets of the game or about different people and with different people it’s a great way to break down barriers."

“The greatest thing that I took from him was his ability to remain calm to impact the calmness of the team. With the chaos and whatever might be happening on the game on numerous occasions, when you saw him being so calm behind the wickets or with the bat in hand, you firmly believe that he’s got a plan," he added. 

Here's how fans reacted to video of MS Dhoni smoking Hookah: 

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