Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni before the start of the IPL 2023 cricket match. (PTI Photo) MS Dhoni is renowned as captain cool and keeps his emotion in check. However, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, recalled one occasion when where even Dhoni cried while being surrounded by his CSK teammates.
Speaking on Star Sports Harbhajan in a conversation with former South African spinner Imran Tahir said, “There is a story which I want to share. Back in 2018, when CSK made a comeback to this league after a 2-year ban, there was a team dinner. I have heard the saying that ‘Men don’t cry’, but MS Dhoni cried on that night. He became emotional. I think no one knows about this. Right, Imran (Tahir)?”
“Yes, of course,” Tahir said. “Even I was there. It was a very emotional moment for him (MS Dhoni). Looking at him like that, I came to know how close this team is to his heart. He considers the team as his family. It was very emotional for all of us.,” he added.
“We came back after 2 years and won the trophy. And when people give your team the tag of ‘buddhe’ (old men), and even I was in the squad that season, but we won the title. I am very proud of that victory,” he added.
Chennai Super Kings powered their way to a record-breaking 10th Indian Premier League final with a 15-run win over defending champion Gujarat Titans in the playoffs on Tuesday.
Gujarat will have another chance to meet Chennai in the final when it takes on the winner of Wednesday’s playoff between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.
(AP input)
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