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Following his pitch invasion, the fan respectfully reached out to touch MS Dhoni’s feet, eliciting a warm response from the former India captain who embraced him. Amidst the brief encounter, they engaged in conversation until security intervened, escorting the fan off the field. The fan has since disclosed their dialogue, sharing that Dhoni inquired about his labored breathing. Revealing a health concern, the fan confided in Dhoni, who compassionately pledged support for the needed surgery, exemplifying his kindness beyond cricket.
“When I saw him, I tried to surrender. I raised my hand in delight and chased him. Mahi bhai said ‘I am trying to have fun here’,” the fan said while speaking with Focussed Indian.
“I went mad. I touched his feet. He is a legend, I had tears in my eyes. He asked me why I was breathing heavily. I had jumped the fence, ran onto the pitch and I was breathing heavily. I told him about a problem with my nose. He said: ‘I will take care of your surgery. Don’t worry. I will not let anything happen to you’,” the fan added.
Will MS Dhoni play in IPL 2025?
With the conclusion of IPL 2024, attention has once again turned to MS Dhoni’s future in the tournament. Speculation has been rife regarding whether the former Indian skipper would retire following this year’s competition, especially heightened by his decision to relinquish the captaincy just before the season commenced. However, Dhoni has not yet made any official announcement regarding his plans. In a recent statement, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan addressed the uncertainty surrounding Dhoni’s future, expressing that neither the franchise nor he himself are privy to Dhoni’s decision. Nonetheless, he conveyed the franchise’s desire for the iconic former captain to continue playing for them in the upcoming seasons.
“I do not know. It is a question only MS [Dhoni] can answer,” Viswanathan said. “We have always respected the decisions taken by MS. We have left it to him and as all of you know he has always taken his decisions and announced it at the appropriate time.”
“We do expect that we will get a decision as and when he decides. But we are very hopeful he’ll be available for CSK next year,” he added. “That is the view and expectation of the fans and mine.”
