In a trending developement, the 3D model of the ancient scholar and philosopher Chanakya, reportedly created by scientists at Magadha DS University, sent the internet into a frenzy after netizens noticed its resemblance to Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni.
The picture went viral on X (formerly Twitter), where the recreated 3D model of Chanakya by the scientists is somewhat bore resemblance to the former India captain, particularly in their shared bald hairstyle. An X user shared a picture and mentioned that the 3D model showed how Chanakya might have looked.
"Scientists at Magadha DS University have reconstructed this 3D model of how Chanakya, the author of Arthashastra might have looked.”
Chanakya was a well-known author of Arthashastra, an ancient Indian piece of work on economics and political philosophy. He was also strategist and philopsher, who played a vital role in establishing Maurya Empire.
MS Dhoni, one of the other hand, is one of the finest captains in history of cricket. Under his captaincy, The Men in Blue won the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. Dhoni is the joint-most successful captain in the history of IPL, captaining Chennai Super Kings to five titles.
Fans reacted to reported 3D model of Chanakya
Indian cricket fans were quick to notice that 3D model of Chanakya reportedly reconstructed by scientists has a striking resemblance to that of MS Dhoni. Many started to compare the viral picture with Chennai Super Kings captain.
MS Dhoni joined Chennai Super Kings camp ahead of IPL 2024
CSK Skipper MS Dhoni joined the team's camp and started batting at the nets in Chepauk ahead of Indian Premier League (2024). The 42-year-old travelled to Chennai from Jamnagar after attending Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebration.
Dhoni is set to lead CSK for the 15th time in the IPL. The IPL 2024 is likely to be his last appearance in T20 cricket, given his age and knee issues. In the last IPL season, MS Dhoni was wearing knee cap frequently and struggled to run between the wickets throughout the tournament.
MS Dhoni will be aiming to lead Chennai Super Kings to the sixth IPL trophy and become the most successful captain in the history of tournament. The defending champions CSK will begin their campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on March 22, Friday.
