• The Pran Pratistha ceremony of the Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya took place on Monday.

  • The cricketing world left to ponder why MS Dhoni chose not to be part of the momentous occasion.

Fans express disappointment after MS Dhoni misses Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha ceremony
Fans were not happy with MS Dhoni's absence from Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha ceremony (Image Source: Twitter)

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The much-anticipated Pran Pratistha ceremony of the Lord Ram Temple took place on Monday, January 22, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing the auspicious rituals. The event saw a star-studded attendance, with Bollywood icons like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth joining hands with cricketing legends, including Sachin Tendulkar, to mark the historic occasion.

MS Dhoni’s absence raises eyebrows

Several cricketing luminaries, such as Venkatesh Prasad, Ravindra Jadeja, Mithali Raj, and Anil Kumble, graced the ceremony, expressing their joy at being part of this significant event. Notably, modern-day cricket stalwarts like captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were also invited to attend the grand ceremony in Ayodhya. However, the absence of former skipper MS Dhoni left fans disheartened and sparked a wave of disappointment.

Social media erupts with fans’ reactions

Following Dhoni’s absence from the Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha ceremony, fans took to social media platforms to express their disappointment and frustration. While understanding the commitments of Rohit and Kohli ahead of the India-England Test series, fans struggled to comprehend why Dhoni chose not to attend.

Also READ: Sachin Tendulkar, Ravindra Jadeja and other cricket icons attend Shri Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ event; pictures and videos go viral

Here is how fans reacted:

Speaking about Indian cricket scenario, fans will soon see the Indian players participating in the five-match Test series, starting January 25 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. While Rohit will continue to lead the side, Kohli will not be available for the first two matches as the former skipper has withdrawn citing personal reasons.

Also READ: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria extends congratulations to Hindu fans on Ram Mandir’s Pran Pratishtha ceremony

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