KL Rahul demonstrated respect by removing his cap before shaking hands with MS Dhoni. The Lucknow Super Giants captain greeted the Chennai Super Kings keeper-batter after their IPL 2024 match at Ekana Cricket Stadium. KL Rahul, born in Karnataka, displayed this polite gesture towards the legendary cricketer.
The event was caught when the players walked back to the locker room. While KL Rahul kept the headgear on while approaching Ruturaj Gaikwad, the right-handed batsman showed a different degree of respect for MS Dhoni.
Here’s the video:
The LSG skipper was outstanding with the bat on the night, scoring 82 off 53 and leading the Super Giants to an eight-wicket victory against the Super Kings. The 32-year-old and Quinton de Kock shared a 134-run opening partnership to set up the chase for 177.
“Special person for the whole country” – KL Rahul on MS Dhoni
Rahul stated in a recent Star Sports video that some of his most memorable moments in cricket had occurred with Dhoni at his side. The exquisite right-handed hitter stated:
“He (MS Dhoni) is a special person for the whole country, and my most special moments with MS Dhoni were obviously when I received the Indian team’s cap from him.
“In all three formats- Test, ODI, and T20, I received the cap from his hand as he was the captain. To receive those caps from his hand will be on top in the special moments and of course other things like playing cricket, wins, losses were also special, but they will come later.”
KL Rahul
MS Dhoni has been a force with the bat in the previous two IPL games, providing important cameos.
The 42-year-old hit three sixes in his four-ball 20 against the Mumbai Indians and scored 29 from eight deliveries against the Super Giants on Friday. However, it was in vain since LSG was too good, resulting in the Super Kings’ third loss of the season.
