Claim: Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been initiated into Buddhism.
Fact-check: Fact Check: Netizens claim Dhoni converted to Buddhism after photo in monk attire goes viral 
Verdict: this picture of dhoni in a monk-like avatar is for a "star sports" campaign. the sports channel posted this image and a video of dhoni on social media, inviting people's reaction.
Organisation: India Today
Author: Sukanya Saha
Date published: 2021-03-14T16:26:48