Dhoni's Diwali family photos win fans' affection online
Pictures of former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni with his wife and daughter, shared by Sakshi to mark Diwali, drew a large fan response.
Sakshi Dhoni shared a series of photos on Instagram showing herself, the former India captain and their daughter Ziva celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Her caption was brief, reading only a Diwali greeting.
Fans rushed to the comments to thank her for the glimpse into the family's life. Dhoni, who generally stays away from the public eye outside cricket, rarely appears in such posts. The update had gathered more than 1.5 million likes within a day.
Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020 but still plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. Whether he will feature in the next IPL season has not been announced yet.