MS Dhoni says: “Nothing good has happened on Twitter” when asked why he prefers Instagram

Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni shared his reasons for preferring Instagram over X (formerly Twitter). Unlike many other Indian cricketers, Dhoni maintains a modest presence on social media. He is mainly active in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and occasional promotional events.

in one interview on YouTube channel Dubai Eye 103.8, Dhoni explained that his preference for Instagram is due to its less controversial nature compared to Twitter (now known as X). He points out that Twitter often becomes a controversial platform in India, which is why he avoids it.

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Dhoni’s thoughts on Twitter

“I prefer Instagram over Twitter,” said Dhoni. Twitter, I believe that nothing good happens on Twitter. You know, especially in India, there’s always controversy. Someone will write something and it becomes an argument. I thought, you know, why do I need to be there? You know, it used to be 140 characters. You cannot explain in detail. Imagine I put something there, then let people read it and they just interpret what they want to interpret.”

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Dhoni likes Instagram for its simplicity

Dhoni also mentioned that he likes to maintain a low profile on Instagram, and appreciates the platform’s ability to share photos and videos without much scrutiny. Despite this, he still posts updates for his fans from time to time.

“So I thought, no, no, that’s not really for me. Instagram is still the same, I like it because, you know, I can post my photo or video or something and just leave it at that. That is also changing now. So I still prefer Instagram, but I’m not as active because, I don’t know, I feel like, you know, less distractions is better, but in between, on and off, what am I going to post that for the fans, you know, so they know, okay, I’m in a good place, you know, in good hands. So I’m doing what I like,” he added.

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Lessons from Dhoni’s approach

In short, Dhoni’s comments highlight the challenges athletes face with social media, especially in India, where posts can quickly become a source of controversy. His approach emphasizes the importance of managing one’s online presence carefully to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and distractions.