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Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had an emotional reunion with the 2011 World Cup winning trophy. The 2011 World Cup-winning captain is one of the finest cricketers to have donned the Indian jersey. Apart from being a skilled wicketkeeper, the 42-year-old cricketer was undoubtedly the most successful captain who led India on the international stage. Under his leadership, India won several achievements, including the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy as well as the number 1 Test ranking.
While the former India cricketer put an end to his glorious international in 2020, he continues to play for his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings. The five-time winners are set to lock horns with arch-rivals Mumbai Indians in a thundering clash on April 14, Sunday, at the Wankhede Stadium. Ahead of the big match, the former India captain had an emotional reunion with the 2011 World Cup trophy. In pictures that quickly went viral on social media in no time, Dhoni could be seen touching the trophy.
The picture sent Indian fans on an emotional , nostalgic trip for obvious reasons. Interestingly, Wankhede is the same venue where Dhoni hit the last-ball six to guide the side to a memorable win in the 2011 season of the WC and brought the trophy after 28 long years. Here’s how fans reacted to the viral picture:
After leading CSK since its inception, MS Dhoni handed over the team's captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad on the eve of the IPL 2024.
