IPL 2025 : MS Dhoni’s doppelganger grabs attention during CSK vs RR clash

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During the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), a lookalike of CSK skipper became the center of attention at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The match, while lacking in playoff significance, took a backseat as fans and cameras fixated on a spectator who bore an uncanny resemblance to the legendary MS Dhoni.

Clad in a yellow jersey and sporting Dhoni’s trademark hairstyle and beard, the doppelganger’s presence sparked a social media frenzy. Spectators erupted with chants of “Dhoni! Dhoni!” every time he appeared on the big screen. Broadcasters and commentators, too, couldn’t resist making light-hearted remarks about the striking resemblance.

Former Indian cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu, known for his distinctive style, humorously referred to the Dhoni’s lookalike as “an imposter.” He joked that the two must have been separated at a fair and that an FIR should be registered for the confusion.

He said “aree bhaiya ye kaun aa gaya duplicate, are bhaiya mele me ghum ho gaya tha kya ye? itni milti hui shakal to nhi dekhi maine. Are behrupia hai bhaiya FIR likhao (who is this duplicate, was he lost in the fair? I have never seen such a similar face. he is an impersonator, register an FIR”)

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आपने विराट कोहली के डुप्लीकेट को तो बहुत देखा होगा।उसके साथ लोग खूब सेल्फिया लेते हैं और फोटो खिंचवाते हैं। लेकिन और महेन्द्र सिंह धोनी का भी डुप्लीकेट मिल गया है इसके साथ भी लोग सेल्फी ले रहे हैं।#CSKvRR मैच में दिखा धोनी का डुप्लीकेट

— Prateek Yadav (Journalist) (@prateek_ky) May 21, 2025

Lookalikes of famous cricketers are a common sight in India, especially during major matches. Fans dressed as their idols—be it Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Shikhar Dhawan, or even Dhoni—frequently appear in stadiums, drawing attention and adding to the festive atmosphere. These impersonators often become local celebrities for the day, posing for pictures and even a famous social media influencer, celebrating the deep passion Indians have for cricket and its icons.

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