MS Dhoni’s Love For Hookah Returns To The Spotlight With Rediscovered Clip Featuring George Bailey-Watch

In a surprising turn of events, a viral video emerged, capturing MS Dhoni enjoying a hookah session during a New Year celebration in Dubai alongside Rishabh Pant and Bollywood star Kriti Sanon. This unexpected revelation has become a hot topic among cricket fans, unveiling a different facet of the usually disciplined cricketer. The revelation has sparked a mixture of surprise and intrigue within the cricket community, considering Dhoni’s well-known dedication to fitness.

Adding depth to this unfolding story is an old clip featuring George Bailey, Dhoni’s former teammate at the Chennai Super Kings. In a 2018 video by Cricket Australia, Bailey shared insights into Dhoni’s unique leadership style during their time together in the Indian Premier League (IPL). According to Bailey, Dhoni organized hookah sessions to foster camaraderie and break down hierarchical barriers between senior and junior players.

In the resurfaced clip, Bailey disclosed, “He likes smoking a bit of the sheesha or the hookah. So, he quite often would set that up in his room, and it was very much an open-door policy.” Bailey highlighted how Dhoni’s unconventional approach to team bonding created a relaxed atmosphere, allowing players to freely discuss various aspects of the game.

The recent video has stirred diverse opinions within the cricket community. Some find it challenging to reconcile Dhoni’s public enjoyment of hookah with his disciplined image, while others speculate that it might be flavored hookah, emphasizing the casual nature of the social gathering.

As cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate Dhoni’s return to the field as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming IPL season, this revelation adds a captivating layer to the mystique surrounding the iconic cricketer. Dhoni, who has led CSK to a record-equaling five IPL titles, continues to captivate fans, revealing that even legendary figures like him possess aspects of their personalities that can surprise and captivate.

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