Why is Dhoni leaving the number-7 jersey? Now number will be written – 8, Mahi shared the video, created an uproar on social media
MS Dhoni: Before IPL 2026, MS Dhoni has shared a video on his social media account and other platforms besides Facebook, in which his number-7 jersey is being removed. In its place, jersey number 8 is being kept, on which Dhoni is written. This video of Dhoni has gone viral rapidly on social media.
M Dhoni wrote in the caption of his video, “Some numbers are always remembered. 7 has been one of them, but today I am switching to 8, you will soon know why.” This video of Dhoni is becoming increasingly viral on social media.
Many types of questions are arising in the minds of fans. Fans say whether Dhoni is changing his jersey number-7 forever or is he doing this for some promotion and advertisement. However, Dhoni has written in his caption that soon we will know why he is doing this. Now the fans will eagerly wait for it.
Thala MS Dhoni switching from the
Jersey No. 7 to Jersey No. 8Is it permanent or some kind of promotion or advertisement for something?
What do you think? pic.twitter.com/IgtYI0bkHr
—HolyPun (@HolyPun) March 17, 2026
MS Dhoni’s jersey number-7 is historical
MS Dhoni’s jersey number 7 is one of the most iconic and historical numbers in cricket history. Dhoni has won 3 ICC trophies (T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, Champions Trophy) for India by wearing this number jersey. Apart from this, he has made his IPL franchise team Chennai Super Kings champion 5 times with this jersey number. Dhoni’s jersey number was kept on his birthday number.
BCCI has retired MS Dhoni’s jersey number-7.
Let us tell you that in honor of MS Dhoni’s contribution to Indian cricket, BCCI has retired his jersey number. BCCI had retired Dhoni’s jersey number-7 on 15 December 2023. BCCI jersey was retired 3 years after his retirement from international cricket. Retiring the jersey means that now no Indian player will be able to wear this number. Let us tell you that till now in the history of Indian cricket, the jerseys of only 2 players have been retired. Apart from Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar’s jersey number-10 has been retired.
MS Dhoni is ready for IPL 2026
In IPL 2026, MS Dhoni will once again be seen playing in the jersey of Chennai Super Kings. Fans are eagerly waiting to see him. MS Dhoni had started practicing for a long time. IPL 2026 will start from March 28. Chennai Super Kings will play its first match against Punjab Rajasthan Royals on March 30 in Guwahati.
In sync. Firing in tandem!
Rutu & Thala, for you 💛#WhistlePodu#AnbudenDiariespic.twitter.com/SJCOQiFnMF—Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 14, 2026
Chennai Super Kings squad for IPL 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brewis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dubey, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmed, Khalil Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapaneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Chaudhary, Sanju Samson (traded from Rajasthan Royals), Akil Hussain, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Jack Foulkes.
Schedule of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026
| date | match | place |
|---|---|---|
| 30 March 2026 | RR vs CSK | Guwahati |
| 03 April 2026 | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai |
| 05 April 2026 | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru |
| 11 April 2026 | CSK vs DC | Chennai |
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