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Check out Ben Labuzzetta’s artistic twist on MS Dhoni’s portrait

The artist captures athletic greatness through numeric art

MS Dhoni’s iconic six to win the 2011 World Cup is etched in Indian cricket history — inspiring countless fan recreations. But artist Ben Labuzzetta’s take on this legendary moment is truly one of a kind. Known for his unique style, Ben uses numbers to create striking paintings, featuring athletes within the numeric outlines. His latest piece, highlighting Dhoni’s memorable number 7, is a tribute to why he’s celebrated as ‘Thala’.

Check out Ben’s Instagram to see his stunning works — from Virat Kohli to F1 legends and basketball stars. Get inspired to try this innovative painting style yourself. All you need is a canvas, some paints and your imagination. Paint your favourite athlete with their jersey number and check if Ben has already captured your sports heroes.

—Debrup Chaudhuri