Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s association with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has made him inseparable from the team and the people of Tamil Nadu ever since the inception of IPL. As the undisputed leader of the franchise, the former Indian skipper, now 41 years old, has been embraced as an honorary member of the state. In the current season, CSK has shown exceptional performance, firmly securing the second position in the rankings.
Despite his unwavering commitment to cricket, Dhoni’s bond with his daughter Ziva has grown stronger than ever. Demonstrating their close relationship, CSK shared an endearing video on social media that showcased Dhoni’s daughter playing football at the iconic Chepauk stadium. The video also featured former CSK batsman Robin Uthappa, who wore a Chennai kit while his son Neale enjoyed batting, bowling and fielding alongwith Moeen Ali’s son.
Our Little World! 🌏#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/rKSwqpgZcu
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 9, 2023
Interestingly, it seems that Dhoni’s daughter has developed a greater inclination towards football rather than following in her father’s cricketing footsteps. Prior to CSK’s match against the Delhi Capitals (DC), Dhoni was spotted in a different mood as he took some time off on the ground, possibly contemplating his personal life and cherishing these special moments.
A triumph against DC would significantly bolster CSK’s chances of securing a spot in the IPL playoffs, as they have effectively overcome the challenges they faced in the previous season. Furthermore, if Dhoni manages to guide his team to lift the IPL trophy this time, he would equal Rohit Sharma’s record in terms of the number of titles won, further solidifying his legacy as one of the most accomplished captains in the tournament’s history.
Meanwhile, Rohit-led Mumbai Indians (MI) have moved up to the third spot in the points table after registering an emphatic victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last game.
