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Recently, former India captain MS Dhoni once again demonstrated his exquisite shooting prowess during a visit to the National Security Guard (NSG) Regional Hub, Chennai.

Dhoni is seen in a detailed gun test at NSG, along with other NSG commanders, and taking part in fireman drills in the widely circulated video. The 251-year-old cricketing icon was able to manage multiple fancy handguns and hit without any recoil with perfect accuracy, with cheers from the class.

It was also a good time of interaction between Dhoni and the commandos, as Dhoni playfully asked them if he was looking healthy or fit: “Am I looking fit?” The former CSK skipper had got his hands dirty when he was busy examining the sophisticated training structure and equipment of India's best anti-terror force.

The clip has garnered tremendous buzz on social media; the fans have been applauding Dhoni's fitness, concentration, and natural skill years after his retirement from the international game. It was yet another instance of his “never-miss” aura that characterized his career at the stumps and as a finisher, many called it.

Dhoni's visit underscores his commitment to fitness, adventure activities, and valorizing the armed forces. The clip has succeeded in making him look great and brought to everyone's mind his glory days. Why is he such a sports icon of India?