Fact Check: Did MS Dhoni download Candy Crush 3.6 million in just 3 hours?

Former India cricketer MS Dhoni holds a special place in the hearts of fans, who often take to social media to celebrate his legacy. One such incident happened on Sunday (June 25) when Dhoni’s fans started trending his name on Twitter. This wave of appreciation coincides with the 40th anniversary of India’s historic victory in the 1983 World Cup, a moment that brings back nostalgic memories. Cricket lovers are raising their glasses in honor of Kapil Dev and his teammates, the great player who took India to new heights in the world of cricket.

Interestingly, Dhoni’s name was trending on the micro-blogging platform along with the popular online mobile game ‘Candy Crush’. Curiosity arose among the fans as to why MS Dhoni and Candy Crush are trending together. A video had gone viral on Twitter, which showed the air hostess experiencing a fan moment on a flight in the presence of the revered Indian captain.

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After the viral video of MS Dhoni playing Candy Crush, there is another significant development on the internet. One tweet quickly gained popularity, announcing, “Just in – we got 3.6 million new downloads in just 3 hours. Thank you Indian cricket legend @msdhoni. We are trending in India just because of you. # Candycrush #MSDhoni ~ Team Candy Crush Saga.” It is important to note that this Twitter account does not officially belong to Candy Crush. Nevertheless, the tweet further fueled the discussion around the cricketer and the game, highlighting the tremendous influence Dhoni has on his fans.

JUST IN – We got 3.6 million new downloads in just 3 hours.

Thanks to Indian cricket legend @M S Dhoni , We are trending in India only because of you.

#candy Crush #M S Dhoni_

~ Team Candy Crush Saga pic.twitter.com/LkpY8smxzA– Candy Crush Saga Official (@teams_dream) 25 June 2023

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That lovely moment of MS Dhoni!! ,pic.twitter.com/MFbdv1uyMB– Deepti MSDIAN (@Diptiranjan_7) 25 June 2023

In the video, an air hostess can be seen carrying a collection of chocolates for Dhoni during the flight. The cricketer warmly acknowledged his gesture while interacting with him. In the same video, a tab displaying Candy Crush was visible on the tray table in front of Dhoni.

Seeing the cricket legend playing the game online has created curiosity among the fans. For those unaware, Dhoni is an avid gamer, especially in the field of video games. He enjoys playing games like FIFA, Call of Duty and PUBG, he often indulges in gaming sessions with his mates. In a recent episode of The Ranveer Show on YouTube, senior Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma revealed, “We all carry PlayStations with us wherever we go. Mahi Bhai likes to play online/video games like Call of Duty and He is very fond of PUBG.”

After emerging victorious with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2023, Dhoni underwent knee surgery in Mumbai. Remarkably, he played the entire IPL season with an injured knee. Despite this, the wicketkeeper-batsman has assured his fans that he will be back for the next IPL season. He believes he has had enough time to recover and will evaluate his future in the coming days.