MS Dhoni turns Santa Claus Grand Christmas celebration with family

MS Dhoni, the cricketing legend, has once again stolen hearts, but not on the cricket field but on the festive spirit of Christmas. Former captain of India National Cricket Team MS Dhoni donned the Santa Claus topper and created memories for a lifetime with his family and Kriti Sanon from the film industry. The pictures and stories of this heartwarming celebration have been making waves on the internet.

Dhoni’s Christmas Magic - A Family Affair

The MS Dhoni of 2020 is not around as much these days with the quality family time becoming more prominent in his calendar. The icon does not make many of his closer friends come out into the open with the more than reserved nature that he often keeps to himself; however, there are times where the family pictures catch people by surprise for the iconic cricketer and especially during such special occasions. Christmas this time was not an exception when Dhoni and his family welcomed Christmas in an unforgettable way.

On December 25, Dhoni dressed up as Santa Claus and wished his wife, Sakshi, and little daughter, Ziva, a Merry Christmas. The party was an intimate grand affair with family getting attired in traditional red and white Christmas wear. Sakshi Dhoni posted a series of five highly engaging pictures from the event on Instagram.

The most touching moment among the photos was one where Dhoni gave his daughter, Ziva, a warm and affectionate hug. The bond between the father and daughter shone brightly, encapsulating the essence of Christmas—love and togetherness. Sakshi’s post quickly gained traction, with fans flooding social media with admiration for the heartwarming images.

While Christmas was a merry break for Dhoni, cricketing world waits with bated breath to see him return to the field again. In 2025, Dhoni, the stalwart of the Chennai Super Kings, will once again don the yellow jersey for the Indian Premier League.

The IPL season that runs from March to May might be the last where the fans get to see Dhoni on the field. He was retained by CSK at an amount of INR 4 crore under the uncapped category and will be playing a pivotal role, both as a player and mentor, for the team.

Legacy of Dhoni in the IPL

MS Dhoni ensured that even after all these years, he was one of the brightest players in the IPL history. Arguably regarded as the best finisher in cricket, Dhoni has won matches single-handedly for his team more than once when the clock showed crunch time. His temperament, apart from being an astute sense, has been some crucial factors behind the success of Chennai Super Kings.

Dhoni also has an unparallelled record as a skipper. He guided CSK to five IPL titles that earned him a place on the honor roll as the joint most successful skipper in history. He relinquished the captaincy in 2023 when he handed reins to Ruturaj Gaikwad but still remains the spine of the team.

It will be under Gaikwad's leadership in IPL 2025, and it will be a symbolic passing of the baton. The crowd is waiting for an emotional farewell as it will celebrate the glorious career of one player who has given his all to Indian cricket.

Conclusion

Being a celebration, the Christmas celebration by MS Dhoni also meant that he had the power to make other people happy not only in the field but even off it. He himself became Santa Claus in the transformation which also gave great response to the fans who reminded all of their families, love, and bonding.

As Dhoni prepares for the final season of IPL, the legacy he is building there as a cricketer and also as a public figure whom the people love and cherish, for precious moments in their life. This Christmas saw another reason to celebrate the moment with his fans for yet another magic he proved that it can transcend far beyond cricket itself.