"Any Tips Sir?": When MS Dhoni Shut Down A Troll With His Epic Reply

02.06.2023 - 10:27 sports.ndtv.com

Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni might have modernised the way wicket-keeping is perceived with his unorthodox style. But, there remain multiple aspects of life in which the 41-year-old still remains old school.

In the age of social media and 5G internet, Dhoni is someone who stays away from his phone. But, there used to be a time when the legendary cricketer was active on social media platforms and even used to reply to fans and trolls mocking him in the online space.

One such incident took place in July 2012 when a fan asked Dhoni to 'focus on his batting'. The fan tweeted: "plzz concentrate on ur batting not in twitter".

To the surprise of many, Dhoni responded to the fan, saying: "sir yes sir, any tips sir". @urssrilu666 sir yes sir, any tips sir The hilarious response from Dhoni didn't just leave the fan stunned but also sent a message to trolls imparting such wisdom on social media platforms.

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