“It is purely in his hands”- Rajeev Shukla on whether MS Dhoni will enter politics

Shukla also revealed the reason behind MS Dhoni's private nature.

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Rajeev Shukla, who is BCCI vice-president, recently opened up about MS Dhoni's ability to be a good politician.

MS Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020 and last played a game for India in the 2019 World Cup, remains one of the most popular stars in Indian cricket. He continues to play for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL and helped them equal Mumbai Indians’ record of 5 IPL titles in 2023.

Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 World T20, 2011 ODI World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy, and he is the only skipper to win three differentlimited-overss ICC tournaments.

Fans have also been surprised to learn that the 43-year-old has yet to enter politics. There have been rumors in the past, but they were dismissed as mere speculation because they never materialized.

Dhoni's decision not to enter politics might also be attributed to his human nature of avoiding the spotlight.

Rajeev Shukla, who is Congress party leader and BCCI VP, recently talked about MS Dhoni’s potential as a politician. He also gave his thoughts on whether Dhoni will enter politics.  

I feel Dhoni can become a politician. It is up to him if he will become a politician or not. Sourav, I always felt he would enter Bengal politics. Dhoni can also be good in politics. He will win easily, he is popular. I don't know if he will enter politics, it is purely in his hands,” Shukla said on the Beer Biceps podcast.

The politician also revealed an interesting conversation with Dhoni, when the former India international was rumored to contest elections.

I asked him once that I heard that he was going to contest for Lok Sabha seat, he said ‘No, no, no’,” he revealed.

When trying to explain Dhoni's distance from politics, Shukla pointed out his ‘nature to stay hidden’.

It is nature to stay hidden, he doesn't even keep a mobile phone with him. It was even hard for the BCCI selectors to approach him, as there was no mobile with him. It is his nature to go away from fame or whatever is his nature. He is not a hermit. He does things seriously, there is no lightness in it,” he added.

MS Dhoni will be seen in the IPL 2025 season as CSK retained him as an uncapped player.

 
 

By Jatin Sharma - 02 Feb, 2025

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