When a picture of MS Dhoni playing Candy Crush goes viral, 3 million players download the app right away
Recently, MS Dhoni has attracted attention for an unanticipated cause. Dhoni was observed immersed in playing the well-known smartphone game Candy Crush during a trip on IndiGo Airlines.
As was to be expected, a video documenting this occasion soon gained popularity on social media, igniting debate among his followers and gamers alike. Along with the name of the cricketing hero, the hashtag #CandyCrush quickly appeared on the Twitter trends list.
A person by the name of Mufaddal Vohra posted the video to Twitter, where it quickly racked up thousands of likes and retweets. People were quick to express their love for both Dhoni and the engrossing smartphone game, finding it relatable that even a well-known person like him partakes in such amusement.
The video shows an airline employee approaching Dhoni and giving him a kind card along with a selection of delicious chocolates and candies. Dhoni is clearly engrossed in playing Candy Crush on his iPad while the hostess converses with him. Fans were intrigued and enthused by the contrast between the flight hostess’ contact and Dhoni’s involvement in the game.
As the hashtag #CandyCrush quickly gathered traction on Twitter, it was clear how Dhoni’s Candy Crush moment had an effect. Users filled the site with sentimental remarks, recalling their own gaming memories and praising Dhoni’s endearing pastime. It should be noted, however, that several online users theorised that Dhoni may have really been concentrating on a separate game called Pet Rescue Saga.
Candy Crush’s creators took advantage of the excitement and said that downloads of their mobile game saw an incredible increase, with over 3 million users downloading the game in only three hours. The official Candy Crush Twitter feed thanked Dhoni for unintentionally boosting their game as a gesture of thanks.
For those who do not know, Dhoni’s love of video gaming goes beyond Candy Crush. Along with his accomplishments in cricket, he has also shown a strong interest in games like Call of Duty, FIFA, and PUBG. Clearly, even when Dhoni is just having some gaming fun in the middle of a trip, his diverse demeanour manages to attract people.
