Twitter removes blue verified badge from MS Dhoni's account

The micro-blogging and social networking platform Twitter on Saturday removed the blue tick from MS Dhoni's account.

MS Dhoni had last tweeted on January 8, 2021. The blue tick on a Twitter account is to let people know that the social media account is authentic. To receive the blue badge, the person's account must be authentic, notable, and active.

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The legendary cricketer retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. Dhoni now only plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and will be back in action when the UAE leg of IPL resumes in September.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the remainder of IPL where 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 while the final game of the league stage will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals on October 8.

First Qualifier will be played in Dubai on October 10. The Eliminator and 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.

-PTC News