Who knew MS Dhoni could still surprise us off the pitch? The former India captain just debuted a head-turning new hairstyle, and it's making waves for all the right reasons. Dhoni has switched "Captain Cool" for "Captain Bold" with his latest ash-blonde highlights and sharp cut, and fans (plus wife Sakshi) are totally here for it.
Take a look at his new hairdo:
MS Dhoni's edgy hair transformation
It was celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim who unveiled the latest avatar of "Captain Cool" on July 30 with a series of pictures and a slick video that instantly caught fans' attention. Gone are the days of long locks or simple cropped cuts; Dhoni is now sporting a sharper, textured hairstyle with bold highlights, creating a modern salt-and-pepper effect with ash and blonde tones.
Image credit: Aalim Hakim
Aalim described the makeover as nothing short of iconic, writing, "Mahendra Singh Dhoni... when Captain Cool goes edgy — you know it’s game on! Crafted a sharp, bold, and effortless look for the legend himself. Just like his game — clean, fearless, and always ahead of the curve."
And in the accompanying video, he added, "Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Mr Cool. Serving hot. Mahi just turned up the heat. Effortless, fearless, and iconic — just like the man himself. Warning: This much swag might overheat your screen."
The new look blends Dhoni's natural charisma with a fresh, youthful flair, and it didn't go unnoticed.
Image credit: Aalim Hakim
Sakshi Dhoni reacts with pure love
The comment section was flooded soon after Aalim's post went live. The best reactions came from none other than Sakshi Dhoni, who playfully commented, "Looking so young..." Even actor Ronit Roy couldn't control himself and said, "He looks so good… like a superstar."
"Internet is going to explode again. 🥵❤️🔥," rightfully added a fan. Many also swarmed the comments section, calling Dhoni "freaking handsome", "Thala", and "King".
