Dhoni's current status on social media is no less as fans pay their homage and respect to the legend with some iconic and memorable phrases which quickly become an internet trend.
One such catchphrase is 'Thala for a reason', which signifies Dhoni's supremacy while leading any team. Dhoni is often referred to as 'Thala', which is a Tamil word that stands for 'head' or 'leader'.
In a recent promotional event, Dhoni himself reacted to the viral trend and opined on it. He was asked if he was aware of this trend and if he knew the reason behind its inception.
Dhoni replied, 'I do know, but I don't know the reason behind it. I don't know if it's funny or supposed to pull my leg, just banter, or a meme. But whatever it is, I think my fans have turned it into something that is in my favour. That's what I feel.'
'I've got brilliant fans. I don't need to open my mouth or say anything… they're the ones if they feel somebody has been asking to me… they take care of it. I'm just keeping quiet and enjoying my life. I try to play good cricket, and that's what matters to me,' Dhoni added.
Here's the video of Dhoni's reaction -