• MS Dhoni took the commercial flight from Bengaluru to Ranchi.

  • Fans lauded the wicketkeeper-batter for his down to earth nature.

Fans laud MS Dhoni’s humility as he boards an economy-class flight; video goes viral
MS Dhoni in economy class flight (PC-Twitter)

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 saw Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) journey end in disappointment. They were defeated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), leading to their elimination from the tournament. Following CSK’s exit, speculation arose about MS Dhoni‘s future.

The 42-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, who had been grappling with a knee injury throughout the season, was rumoured to consider retiring if CSK had clinched the IPL 2024 title in Chennai. However, RCB dashed Dhoni’s hopes of a dream farewell, leaving his future uncertain with no official confirmation.

MS Dhoni takes an economy-class flight

With CSK’s journey concluded Dhoni has decided to take a break from cricket. Recently, the ex-CSK captain was spotted boarding an economy-class flight from Bengaluru to Ranchi, leaving his fellow passengers amazed.

In a viral video, Dhoni can be seen stowing his luggage in the overhead compartment before taking his seat. The passengers recorded these moments on their phones and then applauded Dhoni for his humble demeanour.

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Here is how fans reacted:

Numerous fans were quick to express their admiration for Dhoni’s simplicity gesture, sharing their reactions across various social media platforms.

Dhoni’s performance in IPL

Dhoni’s impact in this season was undeniable, grabbing the spotlight with his pivotal performances that left fans in awe. Throughout 14 matches, he showcased his prowess by accumulating 161 runs with an impressive average of 54, along with a striking rate of 221, while unleashing 13 powerful sixes.

His IPL journey is nothing short of remarkable, spanning across 264 matches where he amassed a staggering total of 5243 runs, maintaining an average of 40. Leading from the front, he steered CSK to victory, securing five IPL titles and solidifying their position as one of the most dominant teams in the league’s history.

Also READ: IPL 2024: Justin Langer opens up on massive fan following of MS Dhoni and mass criticism of Hardik Pandya

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