CSK youngster meets MS Dhoni with family: Great leader, greater human being
'Grateful for the incredible opportunity to play under the legendary leadership of MS Dhoni,' Urvil wrote.'Every moment with Thala — on and off the field — has been a masterclass in calmness, leadership, and humility. I've already learned so much, and I'm excited to keep growing under his guidance.advertisement'From standing beside him in the dressing room to sharing the field during a match, every second has felt like a dream come true. What made it even more special was having my family there to experience it — moments we'll never forget.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urvil mukesh patel (@urvil_patel_37)Urvil also shared a photo of the signed jersey, which bore a special message from the man himself.'And now, a jersey signed with 'Best Wishes Urvil' by Dhoni bhai himself — that one's going in the frame forever.'Truly an inspiring journey with a great leader and an even greater human being,' he added.Urvil, 26, has played 50 T20s, amassing 1,230 runs at a strike rate of 172.26. The Gujarat batter also notched up his maiden first-class century earlier this year, scoring a hundred for Gujarat against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final in February.Although he went unsold at the mega auction last year, his impressive showing for the Super Kings in the 2025 season could well see him retained by the franchise for the 2026 campaign.
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