A video of Indian cricketer MS Dhoni playing Candy Crush during a flight has taken the internet by storm. The viral video, captured during an Indigo flight on Sunday, shows Dhoni engrossed in the popular mobile game while an air hostess offers him chocolates and sweets. However, what caught people’s attention was Dhoni’s involvement with the game, leading to an astonishing 3.6 million downloads of Candy Crush within just three hours.
Accompanied by his wife, Sakshi Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings skipper was seen leisurely enjoying the game on his tablet while onboard the flight. As the air hostess approached him with an assortment of treats, Dhoni graciously accepted a packet of ‘Omani dates’ from her.
The video quickly gained traction on social media platforms, capturing the fascination of users who were amazed by Dhoni’s casual gaming session. Consequently, the viral footage had an unprecedented impact, resulting in a massive surge in Candy Crush downloads, with the game being downloaded 3.6 million times within a mere three-hour timeframe.