Dhoni gifts autographed ball: MS Dhoni handed the signed ball to a young boy in the stands. Who could not hold back tears of joy as the CSK captain finished the match for his team?
MS Dhoni is 40 years old, he is far from his peak and is almost done with cricket. And yet, if you want to get an idea of what he means to his fans. Nothing can capture the emotions.
Better than a specific image that appeared on Sunday night. After Dhoni hit the Chennai Super Kings winning streak against Delhi. Capitals in Dubai. to reserve the three-time Champions Champions a place in the 2021 IPL final.
Shortly after Dhoni Tom Curran hit a four. The camera panned towards the CSK shelter, which was jumping and hugging in joy. He then moved to the DC shelter, sitting dejected knowing that they would meet a special from Dhoni.
He even captured Sakshi Dhoni and his daughter Ziva, who were equally delighted.
But the evening’s shot was when the camera caught some young CSK fans. Who couldn’t hold back tears as they gave their beloved Dhoni a sensational victory?
However, those tears of joy would turn into a moment. That little child would remember for the rest of their lives. Shortly after the footage, He signed the match ball. And threw it into the stands for his two young fans, fulfilling his little dream. Oh MSD, when will you stop winning our hearts?
Dhoni played an 18-ball, not 6-ball cameo to lead CSK to their ninth IPL final with a thrilling victory. Needed 24 of 11 balls and then 13 of 6, in qualifying 1 against DC, Dhoni made a six from Avesh Khan and faced three fours against Tom Curran in the final.
Surprisingly, the English pacemaker decided to throw slower balls against MS Dhoni and the experienced hitter, who did not have the best ball contacts in the tournament, had reserved the best for a hit in the all-important tie.
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