Twitter restores blue tick on MS Dhoni's official handle hours after removing it
As per his tweet history, Dhoni last tweeted on January 8, 2021. Twitter requires users to log in to the account in six months to be considered eligible for verification. MS Dhoni has 8.2 million followers on Twitter as of today.
New Delhi | Jagran Sports Desk: Captain Cool of Indian cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is not an avid social media user and posts very little on his social media handles. Dhoni's inactiveness was even noticed by Twitter, who removed the verified blue tick on his official Twitter handle on Friday morning. However, hours after removing it, Twitter restored the blue tick on MSD's handle.
As per his tweet history, Dhoni last tweeted on January 8, 2021. Twitter requires users to log in to the account in six months to be considered eligible for verification. MS Dhoni has 8.2 million followers on Twitter as of today.


The blue tick on a Twitter handle is to let people know that the social media account is authentic. It said to receive the blue badge, the person's account must be authentic, notable, and active. According to Twitter's regulations, a lack of activity for a prolonged period could lead to a verified account losing its blue tick.
Having retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020, Dhoni now only plays in the Indian Premier League and will be back in action when the UAE leg of IPL resumes in September. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the remainder of IPL. A total of 31 matches will be played in the duration of 27 days.
Mumbai Indians will lock horns with CSK on September 19 to resume IPL 2021. The final game of the league stage will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals on October 8. The 1st Qualifier will be played in Dubai on October 10. The Eliminator & Qualifier 2 will be played in Sharjah on October 11 and 13 respectively with Dubai hosting the final of IPL 2021 on October 15 this year.