'Heard of MS Dhoni A Lot..': Sami Zayn Talks About 'Popularity' of 'Thala' With Kevin Owens | WATCH

Former India captain MS Dhoni is arguably one of the most popular cricketers the nation has ever seen, and his popularity goes well beyond boundaries. Why do we say so? WWE superstars Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn were seen having a discussion about Dhoni in a clip that has gone crazy viral on social media.

Plenty of renowned names in the WWE industry have made their way to India for the unprecedented return of the wrestling event on Indian shores for the first time since 2017.

John Cena, Zayn, Owens, and the tag team duo of Veer and Sanga-Indus Sher will all headline the event. While shooting a promo for the WWE event, the pair of Zayn and Owens were seen having a chat about Dhoni, and Zayn revealed that he had heard a lot about the legendary Indian cricketer.

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“When I heard of MS Dhoni, I have heard his name a lot. I know he is very famous here,” Sami Zayn could be heard saying in the viral clip.

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Meanwhile, Dhoni was spotted in the stands as the legendary wicketkeeper batter made his way to the US Open to catch world number 1 Carlos Alcaraz in action.

Dhoni’s love for tennis isn’t hidden from anyone, and the 42-year-old is often spotted attending big tournament games such as Wimbledon and others.

Having helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) draw level with Mumbai Indians as the most successful franchise in the history of IPL with the title win earlier this year, ‘Thala’ underwent surgery on his knee and has since been recovering from the same.

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Dhoni has promised to his fans that he will return for the IPL 2024 season, and the cricketer has often been spotted in the gym in Ranchi, his hometown where he celebrated his birthday earlier this year.

Elsewhere, WWE’s Superstar Spectacle is set to take place at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on September 8, with John Cena set to pair up with Seth Rollins to take on the Imperium in the main event.