MS Dhoni | ‘Not because it’s my lucky number’; Dhoni reveals reason behind wearing number seven jersey

Number 7 jersey is one of the most important jersey numbers in sports. The jersey was popularized by Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese footballer, while MS Dhoni was the former captain of India in cricket. Since making his international debut in 2007, Dhoni has been wearing the number seven jersey. Despite retiring from international cricket, he has played a pivotal role as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, wearing the number seven jersey in Chennai as well. Regarded as one of the best captains in cricket, Dhoni has revealed why he chose the number seven jersey. Revealing that the number was not chosen as part of any superstition, Dhoni revealed the simple thing behind it.

Dhoni revealed the secret behind the selection of number seven at a function hosted by India Cements, the parent company of Chennai Super Kings, ahead of the IPL.

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‘At first many people thought seven was my lucky number. But the reason behind my choice of this number is very simple. Number seven is one that stays close to my heart. I have heard many people talk about the importance of this number. I was born on July 7th. Being born on the seventh day of the seventh month, I accepted it as my jersey number. – Dhoni said.

When someone asks me about the same, I say I was born in ’81. So subtracting one from eight is seven, and seven is a neutral number. So it is believed that seven brings good luck but not bad luck. I’m not a fanatic. But number seven stays close to my heart. ‘ -Dhoni added.

The Chennai Super Kings players are training at a camp in Surat as part of preparations for the upcoming IPL. The reigning IPL champions Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the first match on the 26th.

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The fights will be played in group format for the coming season. Chennai is in Group B, which is categorized as Group A and B. Chennai are joined by Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans.