Kolkata: The broadcasters for the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League have unveiled a new appearance for former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is expected to return to the field with the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League.
With a beard and lengthy hair, the 40-year-old appeared almost unrecognizable in a khaki shirt and pants. Dhoni imitated the appearance of a bus conductor or driver.
Stay Tuned#DhonisNewLook #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/S17D8L7JPD
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 26, 2022
Star Sports, the event’s broadcasters, also provided a few short snippets from the campaign to build anticipation for the tournament, which begins on March 26.
Think 🆒-ness, think #MSDhoni! 😎#DhonisNewLook #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/pS9EgGxe8Q
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 27, 2022
Dhoni’s new look has piqued the interest of cricket fans, who are eagerly anticipating a full-fledged ad featuring the Chennai Super Kings skipper.
Cue the 🥁🥁🥁, 'cause he is 🔙 in a new avatar!
How did you react to #DhonisNewLook? Let us know with an emoji! pic.twitter.com/Kv6qMr6iz5
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 26, 2022
CSK retained Dhoni for 12 crores, along with Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Moeen Ali.
Thala Dhoni’s cooking up a storm and wants YOU with him – can you guess what he’s pointing to? 🤔#DhonisNewLook pic.twitter.com/hlVqBsVRxu
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 27, 2022
The tournament begins on March 26 and runs until May 29. To eliminate air travel, which is thought to be a key factor in the transmission of the Covid-19 infection, all matches will be played in a bio-secure environment at a single hub.
