Dressed in a black polo shirt and sunglasses, Dhoni looked relaxed as he interacted with officials and players before taking his place in the stands. 

The crowd responded with loud cheers, a reminder of the affection he continues to enjoy in his home state.

This was on Wednesday when MS Dhoni appeared in Ranchi, where he attended the opening ceremony of the inaugural Jharkhand T20 League.

As such, for cricket fans, his arrival was noteworthy, not just for the new tournament but also for fans eager to catch a glimpse of one of India's greatest cricketers.

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A video from the event quickly caught the attention of fans, showing the former India captain stepping forward to flip the ceremonial coin before the opening match. It was a familiar sight for cricket followers, who had missed seeing Dhoni around the game during the IPL season.

The 45-year-old was forced to sit out IPL 2026 because of an injury, ending a remarkable streak of involvement in the tournament. For the first time since the IPL began in 2008, Dhoni watched the entire season from the sidelines while Chennai Super Kings carried on without their iconic former captain.