MS Dhoni fans trend ‘Thala for a reason’ as Donald Trump nears 47th US Presidency, here’s WHY
MS Dhoni fans have taken to social media platform X to celebrate a curious link between the former Indian cricket captain and Donald Trump as Trump gains momentum in the 2024 US Presidential election. The phrase “Thala for a reason,” which is popular among Dhoni supporters, is trending alongside the hashtag “USAElection2024,” as fans share an old picture of Dhoni with Trump. This throwback moment dates back to 2019 when Dhoni met Trump in New York, sparking renewed fan excitement over their connection.
One MS Dhoni fan went viral with a quirky numerology post, pointing out how the date of the 2024 US Election, “6-11-2024,” ties back to Dhoni’s iconic jersey number 7. Breaking it down as “6+1+1+2+2+4=16, and 1+6=7,” the fan captioned it, “Thala for a reason.” Accompanying the post was a split image: one photo from a golf match Dhoni and Trump played together last year, and another showing Trump on the phone with the words, “We did it, MS.”
6-11-2024
6+1+1+2+2+4=16
1+6=7
Thala for a reason. pic.twitter.com/k77GZrbCAf— Sanjeev Singh (@sanjiiv_singh) November 6, 2024
“The forty-7th president- Thala for a reason,” wrote another fan as he shared the same picture of Dhoni and Trump from last year’s golf match.
Winning 7 out of 7 swing states. Thala for a reason. https://t.co/mN7uVburBd pic.twitter.com/v2RpMt7vkH
— Haasay Wabib (@CaughtAtGully) November 6, 2024
Another fan joined in on the Dhoni-themed excitement, quoting a post that read, “Trump is now leading all seven of the key swing states,” and added, “Winning 7 out of 7 swing states. Thala for a reason.” The reference to the number 7 linked back to Dhoni’s famous jersey number, fueling the ongoing social media buzz.
Winning 7 out of 7 swing states. Thala for a reason. https://t.co/mN7uVburBd pic.twitter.com/v2RpMt7vkH
— Haasay Wabib (@CaughtAtGully) November 6, 2024
One internet user shared a collage hinting that meeting MS Dhoni signifies being “destined for greatness,” echoing another fan’s sentiment about Dhoni’s iconic influence.
Thala For A Reason #USElection2024 pic.twitter.com/XI6EEx2AzY
— Bharatrastrasena (@Bharatrastrsena) November 6, 2024
“Thala for a reason” is a phrase MS Dhoni’s fans use to celebrate his iconic jersey number, 7, often tying it to positive events. In Tamil, “Thala” means “leader” or “head”—a title fans believe Dhoni has truly earned. They enjoy drawing connections between various moments and the number 7, adding to Dhoni’s legendary status.
“I myself was not aware of this trend. I got to know about it via Instagram. So, I am grateful to my fans. I don’t have to defend myself on social media. I never need to come out and say anything on social media or Instagram. Whenever needed, my fans do it for me. Whenever needed, they praise me,” Dhoni said at an event.
He added, “So I am not required to do anything. I guess this was part of that too as well. So I am very grateful to my fans. Even though I am not very active on social media. Still, they just wait for me to post and they just love it.”
Speaking to supporters in West Palm Beach, Trump declared victory and proclaimed the start of a “golden age.”
“I will fight for you, for your family and your future every single day. I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America,” said Trump.