In a recent development, the 3D model of the ancient scholar and philosopher Chanakya, reportedly made by scientists at Magadha DS University, became viral on the internet after fans noticed its resemblance to former India as well as Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni.

The picture went viral on X (formerly Twitter), where the recreated 3D model of Chanakya is somewhat similar to the former India captain, particularly in their bald hairstyle. An X user shared the picture and added that the 3D model showed how Chanakya might have looked as well.

“Scientists at Magadha DS University have reconstructed this 3D model of how Chanakya, the author of Arthashastra might have looked.”

Chanakya was a famous author of Arthashastra, an ancient Indian piece of work on economics and political philosophy. Moreover, he was also a strategist and philosopher, who played a key role in establishing Maurya Empire. MS Dhoni, on the other hand, is one of the best captains in the history of cricket. Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. Notably, Dhoni is the joint-most successful captain in the history of IPL, leading Chennai Super Kings to five titles.

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Here is how fans reacted:

Meanwhile, former Indian left-arm pacer, Zaheer Khan hopes his former captain to play IPL for a bit longer as well. However, Dhoni will be donning the Yellow jersey of Chennai Super Kings as the CSK will defend the IPL title. However, they won their 5th IPL title in IPL 2023 by beating Gujarat as well.

“He was looking very fit and mentally fresh” – Zaheer Khan on MS Dhoni

“I feel you will see him on the field for a long time to come. You enjoy the game when you go away from the pressures of international cricket. The only challenge is how you prepare in the middle phase from IPL to IPL when you are away from cricket.” – Zaheer Khan said in a recent interview.

“However, if you talk only about cricket and the way he is taking the team along, you see an inspiration walking on the ground, and you will want this journey to continue for many years to come. I met him recently. He was looking very fit and mentally fresh. He was looking forward to this season. They have an extremely settled squad. Chennai’s approach has been that you don’t see too many changes there. Shardul Thakur has come back now, who was a part of the Chennai Super Kings earlier as well. So he would know the team culture.” – Zaheer Khan concluded.