MS Dhoni (left) signs autograph on Sunil Gavaskar's shirt. (Twitter/CSK) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has thanked MS Dhoni for signing an autograph on his shirt during Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) last league match at the Chepauk on Sunday.
The legendary Indian cricketer revealed the real reason behind his impulsive action and why he got emotional when Dhoni was giving him the autograph.
“When I got to know about Chennai Super Kings and MS Dhoni are going to take a lap of honour at Chepauk, I decided to create a special memory,” Gavaskar told Star Sports.
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Of the fans..
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“That’s why I ran towards MSD to take his autograph. It was his last home game at Chepauk.
“Of course, he will get a chance to play here if CSK qualifies for the playoffs. But I decided to make that moment special.
“I was fortunate enough that someone in the camera unit had a marker pen. So, I am thankful to that person as well.”
Gavaskar appreciated Dhoni for his gesture and also hailed the CSK skipper for his legacy in Indian cricket.
“So, I went to Mahi and requested him to sign an autograph on the shirt that I was wearing. It was so nice of him to acknowledge it. It was a very emotional moment for me because this fellow has made immense contributions to Indian Cricket.”
An emotional Gavaskar also said: “If I know I have only a few moments left to live, there are two moments I would like to see again in my last two minutes.
Kapil lifting the World Cup. And Dhoni’s six where he swung the bat. If those are my last two moments, then I can die with a smile on my face.”
Legend #SunilGavaskar reveals why Thala Dhoni’s autograph will be ♾ treasured.
The Little Master remembers two of #TeamIndia‘s most iconic moments ft. @msdhoni & @therealkapildev that he will cherish forever! 💯
Tune-in to more heartfelt content at #IPLonStar. #BetterTogether pic.twitter.com/QM2ozYZTJO— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 16, 2023
If Chennai Super Kings qualify for the knockout stage then they stand a chance to play a game at their home ground in Chepauk.
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