MS Dhoni gave Sunil Gavaskar an autograph on his shirt during CSK’s lap of honour at the Chepauk. Gavaskar ran away from camera while doing a post-match show and approached Dhoni like a fan to get his signature on his shirt. Dhoni and Gavaskar are widely regarded as two of India’s greatest ever.
Updated May 15, 2023 | 12:23 AM IST
MS Dhoni and Sunil Gavaskar shared a heartwarming moment |Courtesy-screengrab
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Sunil Gavaskar took Dhoni’s autograph
- Dhoni did a lap of honour with the CSK team
- CSK’s defeat to KKR was their last home game of the season
The incident happened after the end of the match when CSK were taking a lap of honour for Chepauk as the jam-packed stadium waited to greet their heroes as this was CSK’s final league stage match at home this season. While Qualifier 1 and Eliminator are scheduled to take place at the venue, CSK has yet to confirm a playoff berth.
Gavaskar was part of a post-match show with the broadcaster when he suddenly rushed away from the camera after spotting Dhoni coming near him. Dhoni obliged Gavaskar’s request, and the duo shared a warm embrace later on.
Gavaskar Makes a Pen Revelation
After coming back to take over duties as an expert panellist, Gavaskar revealed he had borrowed a pen when he got to know about CSK’s plans for a lap of honour. The Indian cricket legend showered praise on Dhoni for his contribution to Indian cricket.
“Who doesn’t love him? What he has done for Indian cricket over the years has been amazing. What is most important is the role model that he has been. So many youngsters look up to him. “Thank you very much, I borrowed a pen. As soon as I heard they were going on a lap, I kept it with me,” he added.
If CSK do not qualify for the playoffs, this could end up being Dhoni’s last game at Chepauk. Both the qualifier 1 and eliminator are scheduled in Chennai, and the four-time champions will hope Dhoni can have another outing at the stadium.
Dhoni has yet to make an announcement on his future, but many have speculated that 2023 will be his last season. He has been playing the ongoing season with a knee injury, which was visible during the lap as the 41-year-old’s knee was heavily strapped and also had an ice pack.
