Thala for a Reason: Mahendra Singh Dhoni is considered one of the greatest captains in the world. Dhoni led India to three ICC titles under his captaincy. Dhoni retired from international cricket on 15 August 2020. However, he still plays for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Dhoni is not very active on social media but fans never get tired of praising him on social media. 'Thala for a Reason' has trended several times on social media. The 'Thala for a Reason' trend basically meant to associate Dhoni's jersey number 7 with everything good.
Thala for a Reason was also seen after India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. India's victory also had a special connection with Dhoni's favorite number 7. Because Team India won this match by 7 runs. That is, according to the fans, a Dhoni connection was also seen in the World Cup final. The number 7 has always been associated with Dhoni and fans somehow manage to bring the mathematical equation of every event to 7.
Now Dhoni has broken his silence on the Thala for a Reason trend. Dhoni said that he came to know about this trend from Instagram. Dhoni said in a program, 'I myself did not know. I came to know about this from Instagram. That's why I am grateful to my fans. I do not need to defend myself on social media.' Dhoni says, 'I never need to come on social media or Instagram and say anything. Whenever there is a need, my fans call me.' Whenever there is a need, they praise me.'