WATCH | Gavaskar gets emotional on live TV while showing Dhoni's autographed shirt

MS Dhoni is an emotion for millions of people across the world who have been more than his achievements on the cricket field. There were some unforgettable scenes witnessed after Chennai Super Kings' last league match at home in IPL 2023 were enough amid Dhoni's retirement speculations.

 

 

One of them was the way Sunil Gavaskar, one of Indian cricket's first superstars, ran to get an autograph of Dhoni after the match against KKR. It spoke volumes about the emotions he and the entire country has for the CSK captain.

Gavaskar was analysing the CSK vs KKR match along with fellow commentator Kevin Pietersen and presenter Neroli Meadows when Dhoni was doing a lap of honour at Chepauk. Though CSK have a high chance of making it to the playoffs, Dhoni did not take a chance. He decided to thank the crowd by waving, clapping, and throwing tennis balls.

When the CSK unit reached where Gavaskar was standing the legendary cricketer ran towards Dhoni with a marker and requested to sign his shirt. Dhoni obliged with a big smile and hugged the little master.

When the legendary cricketer was then asked to relive the moment on a Star Sports show, he showed the autographed shirt to the camera and broke down. He appreciated Dhoni for his gesture and also hailed the CSK skipper for his legacy in Indian cricket.

 

"So, I went to Mahi and requested him to sign an autograph on the shirt that I was wearing. It was so nice of him to acknowledge it. It was a very emotional moment for me because this fellow has made immense contributions to Indian Cricket," a teary-eyed Sunil Gavaskar stated.

 

 

Further, an emotional Gavaskar went on revealing the two most special moments from the cricket which he would cherish for the rest of his life. "Kapil Dev lifting the 1983 WC Trophy and MS Dhoni hitting that winning six in the 2011 WC final are the two cricketing moments I would love to see before I die."