Is MS Dhoni moving to Mumbai Indians from Chennai Super Kings?

Picture shows Dhoni wearing a Mumbai Indians jersey after a casual football match

Last updated: October 08, 2025 | 16:52

Jai Rai, Assistant Editor

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Is MS Dhoni moving to Mumbai Indians from Chennai Super Kings?

Dubai: It’s no secret that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is almost synonymous with the Chennai Super Kings. The former Indian captain has been the face of the franchise since the inception of the IPL. However, a recent viral image on social media left fans stunned.

The picture showed Dhoni wearing a Mumbai Indians jersey after what appeared to be a casual football match. Posing alongside other players, Dhoni was seen in a sleeveless MI top — a sight that few fans could have ever imagined.

While Dhoni has yet to confirm his availability for the 2026 IPL season, Chennai Super Kings supporters need not worry — there’s no indication that he’s switching teams. It was simply a friendly game of football, and the jersey choice was likely coincidental.

Still, seeing Dhoni in Mumbai Indians colours is something fans from both camps never expected, which explains why the photo has quickly gone viral. For many, it’s a strange and surreal visual — the iconic CSK leader momentarily donning the colours of a rival team.

Recently, Dhoni made news about his new role in Bollywood. A newly dropped teaser of Vasan Bala’s upcoming project The Chase, it looked like the “Captain Cool” was ready to swap the cricket field for the silver screen. The teaser, which has already set social media ablaze, hints at Dhoni’s much-anticipated debut in the world of cinema.

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Jai RaiAssistant Editor

Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer's discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging. Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.