Indian cricket icon M S Dhoni has melted hearts this Christmas by dressing up as Santa Claus for a special holiday moment with his family. The cricketer, known for his calm demeanour on the field, shared a side of himself that captured the affection of fans worldwide.

In a series of photos shared by his wife, Sakshi Dhoni, on Instagram, Dhoni was seen wearing a cute Santa suit alongside his daughter Ziva and wife Sakshi, standing in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. 

The pictures quickly gained attention, with many calling Dhoni "cutest santa ever".

The post, which featured several images, showcased a heartwarming moment between Dhoni and his daughter. One of the pictures, in particular, caught everyone's attention: a loving embrace between father and daughter that melted the hearts of fans.

A user wrote, “He turned into a Santa for his daughter", another user wrote, "Insaan apne pasandida logo ke liye kuch bhi kr sakta" (men can do everything for his loved ones)

Many fans also joked about Dhoni’s influence, with comments like, "Mahi Santa… we want one more IPL trophy" and “this santa brings trophies.”

Sakshi’s post has made 'Thala' fans day, who admired the bond between Dhoni and Ziva, calling it a perfect family Christmas moment.