During the IPL 2024 seÂason a devoted fan dashed onto the field reflecting on a touching eÂncounter with the esteÂemed MS Dhoni from Chennai SupeÂr Kings (CSK). The memorable incideÂnt unfolded while MS Dhoni was displaying his skills for CSK against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the NareÂndra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. OverwhelmeÂd with admiration the fan hurried onto the pitch to meÂet his idol humbly falling at his feet.
MS Dhoni too had some fun, attempting to escape the pitch invader before ultimately hugging him. In a video that has gone popular on social media, the fan speaks with Focused Indian and describes his discussion with Dhoni.
The fan further said that MS Dhoni informed him that he would handle the former’s nose surgery. This is what the fan said:
Here’s the video:
The fan also claimed that he was held by security. Dhoni then told them not to treat him forcefully and to escort him off the field with dignity.
CSK CEO hopeful of MS Dhoni playing IPL 2025
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan recently discussed MS Dhoni’s future as a Chennai player. While many have speculated that Dhoni had played his farewell IPL match, Viswanathan is expecting a reaction from the renowned wicketkeeper. Personally, he hoped Dhoni will return to play in the IPL 2025.
Here is what he stated in a video uploaded by CSK:
MS Dhoni’s CSK were eliminated from the IPL 2024 season in the league phase after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 27 runs in their last league game and failing to qualify for the playoffs.