Fans in Thiruvananthapuram arrange a big cutout of legendary former India captain MS Dhoni ahead of the fifth T20I against Recent Zealand. The coastal city is scheduled to host the match on Saturday, January 31, on the Greenfield International Stadium.
Ahead of the competition, visuals showed supporters installing a towering 50-foot cutout of Dhoni within the Indian jersey. The cutout was mounted on a tall frame, with fans at the highest and bottom pulling ropes to secure it in place.
The large display was put up by members of the All Kerala Dhoni Fans Association, as revealed within the video circulating on social media. You possibly can watch the video here:
MS DHONI CRAZE IN KERALA – It is a celebration for Thala throughout the fifth T20I today. 💛 pic.twitter.com/qjolQdeW2h
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 31, 2026
India lead the five-match T20I series 3-1, having won the primary three encounters and clinched the series with commanding performances. Recent Zealand responded strongly within the fourth T20I, securing a convincing 50-run win.
In the ultimate match, the Kiwis will look to construct on their momentum and register one other victory, while the Men in Blue will aim to finish the series on a high note. The sport holds significant importance for each side, because it marks their last outing before the T20 World Cup 2026.
MS Dhoni Kicks Off IPL 2026 Preparations
MS Dhoni has officially began his preparations for IPL 2026. The previous Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain was recently spotted training on the Jharkhand Cricket Association (JCA) stadium. CSK shared a video showing Dhoni batting within the nets.
Wearing his signature yellow pads, Dhoni practiced a mixture of defensive shots and strokes. In the course of the session, he also guided and shared suggestions with local Jharkhand cricketers, offering mentorship alongside his training. You possibly can watch the video here:
A treat, each time he bats 🥳✨
Superfans, you already know what time it’s 🔜🦁#WhistlePodu
🎥 : Jharkhand cricket association pic.twitter.com/VY6okLqVVC— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 26, 2026
Dhoni was retained by CSK ahead of the IPL 2026 auctions. He had a modest 2025 season, scoring only 196 runs in 13 innings at a mean of 24.50 and a strike rate of 135.17. The franchise also struggled overall, ending last within the points table with just 4 wins.
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