Navjot Singh Sidhu left amused after spotting MS Dhoni lookalike during CSK vs RR IPL 2025 match
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu was taken by surprise during the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) when he spotted a fan in the stands who bore a striking resemblance to CSK captain MS Dhoni. The incident took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday and was captured live on Star Sports’ broadcast.
Reacting animatedly on air, Sidhu exclaimed, “Bhaiya Dhoni ka judwa bhai. Mele mein gum ho gaya tha… Kamaal hai yaar. Itni shakal milti hui toh dekhi nahin hai maine. Behrupiya hai guru, behrupiya. FIR likhaao,” sending the commentary box into peals of laughter.
The clip was widely shared on social media, with fans also marveling at the uncanny resemblance.
Despite having retired from international cricket five years ago, the 43-year-old Dhoni continues to be a major crowd-puller. Known for his calm demeanour and sharp captaincy, Dhoni remains a central figure in the IPL, having led CSK to five titles, a record he shares with Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma.
In the match itself, however, CSK suffered another defeat in what was an inconsequential game in terms of playoff qualifications. Rajasthan Royals chased down the 188-run target with six wickets in hand and 17 balls to spare. Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred with a half-century, while Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Dhruv Jurel made vital contributions.
Though the match held no bearing on the points table, it ended on a lighter note thanks to the unexpected "Dhoni double" moment, giving fans and commentators alike something to smile about.
𝐃𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 🚨
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 20, 2025
The commentary box bursts into laughter after spotting a Dhoni lookalike in the stands during the high-octane IPL clash!
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Karnataka BJP MLA caught taking Rs 5 lakh bribe remanded to judicial custody
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP MLA Dr Chandru Lamani, caught allegedly accepting a Rs 5 lakh bribe from a contractor, has been remanded to judicial custody until March 3.
The Shirahatti MLA, a doctor, was brought from Gadag to Bengaluru on Saturday night and produced before a Special Court for Public Representatives, sources said.
The court remanded him to custody until March 3.
The MLA was caught in a Lokayukta trap following a complaint by Vijay Pujar, a Class-1 contractor from Chinchali in Gadag district.
Lokayukta officials said the alleged bribe was linked to Minor Irrigation Department works, including the construction of retaining walls along a road. The accused had demanded Rs 11 lakh from the complainant to execute the project, and Rs 5 lakh was accepted during the trap.
Along with Lamani, his personal assistants, Manjunath Valmiki and Guru Naik, were also arrested in connection with the case.
