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Published 08:22 IST, October 26th 2024

MS Dhoni Reacts To 'Thala For A Reason Memes', Breaks His Silence On IPL 2025 Future Too

Former Indian Captain MS Dhoni recently opened up on the 'Thala For A Reason' memes while speaking at an event.

MS Dhoni reacted to the 'Thala For A Reason' memes. | Image: Screengrab from X (@iamchandan63)

MS Dhoni is best known for his excellent captaincy for the Indian Cricket Team and his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings . Over the past few years a meme related to MS Dhoni has gone viral citing the phrase- ‘Thala For A Reason'. The meme has Tamil origins and in the Tamil language, Thala means Leader. The actual meaning of the meme is Leader For A Reason. It is a tribute to the excellence of MS Dhoni and how he has led the Indian Cricket Team and the Chennai Super Kings. 

MS Dhoni Finally Breaks His Silence On Thala For A Reason Memes 

Recently speaking at an event, MS Dhoni was asked about what he felt about the ‘Thala For A Reason Memes’ and whether he was aware of the memes. MS Dhoni replied and said that he was aware of the memes. He followed it on with how grateful he was for his fans.  

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While speaking on the memes, MS Dhoni said, “Mujhe pata hai (I know) but I dont know the reason behind it. I don't know whether it is funny or it is supposed to pull my leg, or its a banter or its a meme, but I think my fans have turned it into something that's in my favor. That's what I feel. I have got brilliant fans that is what I would say. I don't need to open my mouth or say anything, they are the ones, if they feel someone has been nasty to me they take care of it so I am just keeping quiet, enjoy my life and try to play good cricket.”  

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MS Dhoni has turned 43 years old now and has been playing the league since it's inception back in 2008. It will be interesting for fans to see how long ‘Thala’ can play for his franchise Chennai Super Kings and entertain fans around India and the world. 

Updated 08:22 IST, October 26th 2024

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