Since his international debut, Dhoni has used the 'Number 7' as his jersey number, and the number's mythology has increased with time.
Digital Desk: MS Dhoni, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings, has claimed that 'Number 7' is very special to him because he was born on July 7, and it is the reason for his famous jersey number, ruling out any superstitious connotations.
Since his international debut, Dhoni has used the 'Number 7' as his jersey number, and the number's mythology has increased with time.
The former India captain opened out to fans at a virtual interaction hosted by India Cements, the parent company of Chennai Super Kings' owners, revealing why he chose Number 7.
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"Many people assumed that seven was a fortunate number for me at first. It was initially for a very simple reason: I was born on July 7. The seventh day of the seventh month. Rather than delving into what number is a good number, I said I'd pick my own date of birth," Dhoni explained.
"… and then people kept asking me. So, I kept adding to that answer. 7/7 and then again, the year is 81. 8-1 is 7. It was a very neutral number. What people kept telling me, I absorbed it. When other people ask me, I give the answer accordingly. Seven is a neutral number, it doesn't go against you. So, I added that also in my answer. I am not very superstitious about it but it's one number that is close to my heart. So, I've kept it with me," he added.
CSK have been practising in Surat for the last week in preparation for IPL 2022, and skipper Dhoni is pleased with the facilities available there.
The IPL's 15th season will get off on March 26 at Wankhede Stadium with a match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
