MS Dhoni gives ICC Hall of Fame event in London a miss, gets felicitated by Jharkhand State Cricket Association

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his low-key profile. Despite leading India to World Cup titles and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to five Indian Premier League (IPL) trophies, Dhoni chose to stay away from all the glitz and glamour and lead a simple life with his family and friends.

A similar kind-of thing happened recently when the former Indian captain gave the ICC Hall of Fame event in London a miss. The two-time World Cup-winning captain became the 11th Indian to be inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Monday.

While the likes of Hashim Amla, Matthew Hayden, Graeme Smith, Sana Mir and Sarah Taylor stood at the dias during the ceremony, Dhoni was the only missing puzzle among the star-studded line-up.

Instead, Dhoni was felicitated by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) president Ajay Nath Shah Deo, thus honouring the 43-year-old’s contribution to Indian cricket and his illustrious legacy.

“Heartiest congratulations to #Mahi @mahi7781 on his #ICCHallOfFame induction! Had the pleasure of meeting him and celebrating this remarkable achievement. Wishing #Mahi continued success and admiration from fans worldwide!” Shah Deo wrote in an Instagram post along with a photograph with Dhoni.