New Delhi. Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is once again in the news on social media. This time the reason is not the cricket field but a viral VIDEO in which Dhoni is seen partying with Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. This clip with the presence of both the players is being shared rapidly on social media. In the VIDEO, Pant is seen relaxing with some friends while Dhoni is seen at the back. During this time, Dhoni's voice is allegedly heard in which he is seen saying, 'I am coming after having some hookah'. Since then, debate has started on social media regarding hookah.
In the viral VIDEO, Rishabh Pant is seen sitting on a sofa with some people. The surrounding environment looks like a hotel or a private get together. Some beverages are also visible on the table. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni returns after getting a photograph clicked and is seen approaching Pant. There is also a friendly atmosphere between the two. However, the authenticity of this VIDEO has not been independently confirmed. Apart from this, it is also not clear when and where the VIDEO was recorded.
Dhoni's alleged statement regarding hookah also attracted people's attention because in the old statements of former cricketers, mention of Dhoni's use of hookah or shisha has also been revealed. Former Australia captain George Bailey has earlier told interesting things about the atmosphere in Dhoni's room. According to him, Dhoni sometimes used shisha or hookah and there was a constant flow of players coming and going in his room. Young players also used to spend time sitting in his room and talking.
Former Chennai Super Kings player Michael Hussey has also told similar things about Dhoni's hotel room. According to him, Dhoni's room often became an informal meeting place for the players. The players used to sit there and talk and share personal matters besides team related matters. These old stories have once again come into discussion on social media after the viral video surfaced.
The friendship between Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni has also been special for cricket fans. Dhoni has been seen as a mentor for Pant since his early days. There is a good bonding between the two wicket-keeper batsmen even outside the field. In recent times also, both were seen spending time together in Ranchi. Pant was training there and pictures and videos of his meeting with Dhoni were also in the news.
While on one hand the party video of Dhoni and Pant is making headlines, Rishabh Pant has also been in the news recently due to his excellent performance on the field. Pant scored 168 runs in three innings in the Test series against Sri Lanka. His average was 56 and he scored two half-centuries. Pant played an important inning of 66 runs in the second innings of the Galle Test.
During this series, Pant also achieved a big achievement in Test cricket. He became the first Indian batsman to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. He now has 3725 runs in his name in Test cricket. He has scored eight centuries and 21 half-centuries in 90 innings.
At present, the most talked about statement on social media is Dhoni's alleged statement 'I am a hookah PK aata hoon'. Fans are giving different opinions regarding the VIDEO. However, until the time and authenticity of the video is confirmed, it is important to be cautious about the claims related to it. Despite the VIDEO going viral, there has been no official reaction from Dhoni or Pant on this matter.