'I prefer Instagram over Twitter' - MS Dhoni on preferred social media platform

In the digital age where social media has become an integral part of public figures' lives, legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni has always been away from it. The former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain has maintained a low-key profile on these platforms, often leaving fans craving for more glimpses into his personal life.

Recently, Dhoni opened up about his preferred social media platform and shed light on his less active digital presence. As the IPL 2024 season drew to a close, speculations were rising that this might have been Dhoni's last hurrah with CSK. 

The 42-year-old revealed his preference for Instagram over Twitter. He cited the controversies and misinterpretations often associated with the latter platform as the reason behind his choice.

"I prefer Instagram over Twitter. Twitter, I believe that nothing good has happened over Twitter. You know, especially in India, there is always a controversy. Somebody will write something, and it turns into a controversy. I was like, you know, why do I need to be there? You know, it used to be 140 characters. You cannot elaborate. Imagine me putting something over there, and then it is left up to the people to read it, and they just interpret what they want to interpret," said Dhoni on the Dubai Eye 103.8 YouTube channel. 

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I feel less distractions are better: MS Dhoni

Dhoni expressed that he consciously limits his presence on Instagram, as he believes having fewer distractions in life is preferable. However, he occasionally shares glimpses of his personal life with his fans through social media posts.

"So, I'm like, no, no, that's not really for me. Instagram still, I like it because, you know, I could put up my picture or a video or something and just leave it. That is also changing now. So I still prefer Instagram, but I am not very active because, I don't know, I feel, you know, less distractions are better, but in between, on and off, I will put something for the fans, you know, so that they know, okay, I am somewhere good, you know, in good hands. So I am doing what I like," he added.

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Despite undergoing knee surgery last year, Dhoni still featured in all 14 games of the season and scored 161 runs. The hard-hitting batter seemed to be at his usual best from the moment he stepped onto the field with the bat in his hand this season.

He was delighting fans with his capability to hit massive sixes and score runs at a rapid pace. He played with an impressive average of 53.66 and a strike rate of 220.54.

However, the veteran cricketer didn't have the farewell he deserved, as CSK narrowly missed out on the playoffs after a heartbreaking 27-run loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).