XtraTime Web Desk: Defeating the fear of COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian Premier League season 13 has finally began in the UAE on September 19. This new season promises something new and exciting for all sports enthusiasts; not just with its nerve-racking matches, but also with the most awaited #BreakTheBeardtrend. Cricketers are expected to unveil some of their new looks, as they show off their new beard styles after the lockdown. And do not fret, our cricketers are not beginners who are showing off their swag! This year, our favourite players have taken this a notch higher with Dhoni, Suryakumar and Hardik Pandya sporting new looks as they come on field to play their first match.
Way back in 2017, Ravindra Jadeja started the Break The Beard challenge, where he shaved off his beard because he wanted to change the look in his dressing room. Soon Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Hardik Pandya, Shikhar Dhawan, Zaheer Khan and others followed suit and it became a huge trend on social media.
Just a few months ago, Dhoni was seen sporting a full white beard, and fans couldn’t stop raving about it. Being debated as a sign of retirement,with Dhoni lovers retaliating that his beard is the best. Whatever it was, Dhoni’s beard has always been the talk of town.
Cut short to the first match of IPL 2020, Dhoni is back in what looks like a new avatar that has fans cheering for more. Kick-starting IPL 2020, he walked onto field sporting a new look with a beard that was groomed to perfection! It’s quite sure that Dhoni fans will now line up to break that quarantine beard and give Mahi some company.
As the season begins, all the fans hearts quiver in anticipation to witness their favourite cricketers in a new and fun light. So, fans this is your chance to take inspiration and sport the newest Pandya or Dhoni look.