Watch: MS Dhoni Wins Hearts By Attending Friend's Daughter's Birthday Party
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The legendary former India captain took time out for his friend's little daughter, attending her birthday party in Ranchi after being invited in a beautiful gesture.
MS Dhoni won the hearts of cricket fans again as the India and Chennai Super Kings legend was spotted at a cake-cutting ceremony for his friend's daughter at her birthday party. In a viral video, the captain cool showed great humility and came up with a lovely gesture for one of his close friends. Known for his hideouts and maintaining secrecy about his life, it was Dhoni's rare appearance at a public gathering.
Unlike many global celebrities, keeping things private has been Dhoni's way of living. The great cricketer rarely gives interviews or makes social media updates. But in a heartening moment, he made sure to put a smile on his friend's daughter's face by attending her birthday party, something that made the entire family emotional. Dhoni poured his heart out for his close friend and was seen smiling and posing for pictures with him.
Despite an extremely busy schedule, Dhoni always makes time for his family and friends, going a mile to make ends meet for them. Notably, this is not the first time he has reached this close friend's house for a birthday party. Last year, too, a video of him attending a cake-cutting ceremony and celebrations at this friend's place in Ranchi went viral as he was seen joking and laughing around his close mates.
MS Dhoni celebrating birthday of young fans in Ranchi ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Zr4TP5vchs — ICT Fan (@Delphy06) June 22, 2024
Dhoni is enjoying the long break he has got since ending his captaincy duties at this year's Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings in late May. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter, who retired from international cricket back in August 2020, has been an IPL specialist for the last five years and led CSK to their most recent titles in 2021 and 2023 in this period.
Speculations have been rife since the final stages of the IPL 2025 about Dhoni's future in the league and whether the 43-year-old will return to don the yellow jersey for the Super Kings. But as always, the stalwart is keeping his cards close to his chest. Even as experts believe Dhoni is unlikely to make a comeback for CSK next year, his passionate fans can't get enough of one of the game's greatest and await his return at IPL 2026.
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